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Eight years of waste, missed opportunities as Coker exits from NTDA

The Nigerian tourism industry is currently in the twilight of the eight years tenure of the Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) Mr. Folorunsho Coker. By March 31, he would have completely the second term of his mandatory eight-year tenure, and will exit from the office. It was an eight-year tenure that […]

Heathrow Airport closure causes flight chaos across the world

 An electrical substation fire incident in west London, which supplies Heathrow, has caused a major power outage at the airport, prompting the closure of Heathrow Airport, London. It is one of the world ‘s busiest airports. The airport shutdown has sparked travel chaos across the globe, with tens of thousands of passengers left stranded at airports […]

Lagos tourism ministry gets new permanent secretary

A new permanent secretary has been appointed for the Lagos State Ministry for Tourism, Arts, and Culture. He is Mr. Olanrewaju Adetokunbo Bajulaye. Welcoming him to the ministry, the state’s Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, described the appointment as well-deserved. She said: “This appointment is a well-earned recognition of your dedication, […]

Akinboboye writes Tinubu on Motherland Beckons’ Ipada celebrations

… unveils 5 years programmes In a rare move, the Founder and President of La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, has penned an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In the letter personally signed by Akinboboye and dated March 10, 2025, he among others commended and expressed appreciation to the President for […]

NFVCB partners with Catholic Church to promote healthy screen culture

In a significant move to foster a positive media environment, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has agreed to collaborate with the Catholic Church in Nigeria to promote a healthy screen culture. The partnership was announced during a visit by a delegation from the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, led by the National Director […]

Oyo, Ekiti states to partner for regional tourism developments

In a move towards to foster inter-state tourism collaboration, the Director General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Amb. Wale Ojo-Lanre, paid an official visit to the Oyo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture, and Tourism, Mr Wasiu Olatunbosun, at his office in the Oyo State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. During the engagement, Amb. Ojo-Lanre […]

NIHOTOUR, NIS to check influx of uncertified expatriates in Nigerian tourism industry

The Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare Abisoye Fagade, recently met with the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs. Kemi Nandap, to seek a strategic collaboration aimed at enforcing industry standards within the tourism, hospitality, and travel sectors. This partnership, he said, is crucial in addressing […]

Ẹ̀gbáliganza 2025: Celebration of heritage, style, and $1 billion vision

All is set for the Ẹ̀gbáliganza 2025. The event is more than just a cultural celebration; it is a movement, a revival, and a powerful economic vision aimed at transforming the fashion and creative industries in Ẹ̀gbáland, in Ogun State. Following the resounding success of the inaugural edition in 2024, this year’s event, headlined by […]

NCAC partners NITDA to drive Nigeria’s creative economy

The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the digital transformation of Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries. The agreement, formalized at The Omniverse 2.0 Summit, marks a pivotal shift in the fusion of technology and culture to […]

La Campagne Tropicana Hills, Forest, Caves places Ondo as new tourism destination

As part of the efforts to expand tourism offerings in Nigeria, most especially in the South West, the proprietor of La Campagne Tropicana Group and founder of the Motherland Beckons Initiative Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, has unveiled the La Campagne Tropicana Hills, Forest and Caves Resorts in Ondo town, Ondo State. He said the aim is […]