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The organisers of the prestigious Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards, led by Sola Olugbemiro, Chief Executive Officer of Solkem Entertainment, have appointed veteran journalist Mr. Paul Ukpabio as the Media Spokesperson for the 20th anniversary edition of the Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards. The appointment is part of the organisers’ efforts to strengthen communication, public […]

Ahead of the December 3, 2026 opening date of this year’s IPADA Initiatives Celebrations 2026, IPADA Initiatives, the promoter of the annual mega cultural tourism fiesta, has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), and D Evans Consulting Inc. Effective July 29, 2026, the strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), […]

Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has reaffirmed her support for Nigeria Fashion Week (NFW) 2026, scheduled to hold from 2–4 October 2026 in Abuja. The Minister gave the assurance while receiving a delegation from Legendary Gold Limited, organisers of NFW, accompanied by Qualitrend Group, the event’s official […]

The Chairman, Hospitality and Tourism Skills Council of Nigeria (HTSSCN), Mr. Nkereuwem Onung has pledged to work with the Director General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun to improve the industrial tourism skills within the Nigerian tourism ecosystem.  Onung made the promise during the handing over ceremony of the National Sector […]

A member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of  the Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN) and also newly re-elected President of the Association of Tourism Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) Dr. Ganiyu Tarzan Balogun has called for peace and unity among members of FTAN. Tarzan made the call while delivering […]

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has declared that no political ambition or public office is worth the loss of a single life, stressing that the protection of lives and the welfare of citizens must remain the primary responsibility of any government. Speaking during an interactive […]

The leadership and members of the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) on Wednesday, July 29, paid a courtesy visit to the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, Abuja Area/Liaison Office. The visit was to congratulate the Acting Managing Director of NIWA, Alhaji Umar Yusuf Girei, and the Area Manager, Abuja […]

The protracted dispute surrounding the Ogba Zoological Garden and Nature Park in Benin City has evolved beyond a mere contractual disagreement into a defining test of government credibility, environmental stewardship, and the viability of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Nigeria’s ecotourism sector. At the heart of the controversy lies a troubling mix of land encroachment, alleged […]

As the rainy season peaks with rising water levels and increased pollution, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has moved to sensitize waterfront communities in the Federal Capital Territory on safety and environmental protection. The NIWA Abuja Area/Liaison Office on Wednesday, July 28, staged a Marine Safety and Environmental Protection campaign at Abaji Area Council. […]

Professor Wasiu A. Babalola is a distinguished academic, legal practitioner, hospitality and tourism professional, and corporate governance expert whose career spans academia, law, hospitality, tourism, finance, forensic accounting and audit, taxation and culinary arts, to mention but few. His multi-disciplinary expertise reflects a rare combination of scholarship, industry leadership, and professional excellence. A Professor of […]