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The organisers of the National Tourism and Transportation Summit (NTTS) will be honouring some of Nigeria’s leading travel journalists at this year’s summit billed for December 3 and 4, 2024. Among those to be honoured is frontline multi talented print and broadcast journalist Frank Meke. Other recipients are Andrew Okungbowa of New Telegraph newspaper, Lucky […]

Driven by the desire to redefine the negative narratives about Edo, it’s heritage and people, the Benin Art Fair (TBAF) – an art festival designed to promote the culture, artists and other creatives of Edo State will berth in Benin City this month. The ten-day event aims to reclaim Edo State’s prominence in the contemporary […]

President of Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Mr. Nkereuwem Onung has stated that the transformative growth envisioned by the country’s policy makers can be realized only with sustainable funding models, strategic investments, and a workforce equipped with the necessary skills to drive innovation and excellence in the sector. Speaking while declaring open the […]

Kogi State will, between December 1 and 7 2024, play host to Nigerians and the global community at the Kogi International Carnival, to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the ethnic groups that make up the state.   The much awaited carnival tagged ‘”Kogi International Carnival” is designed to showcase the people’s culture and woo local and international investors to […]

The concept of an automatic ticket for an incumbent governor or president refers to a situation where a sitting governor or president, as a member of a political party, seeks re-election and is typically guaranteed the party’s nomination without facing significant competition in a primary election. While the notion of incumbents receiving an automatic ticket […]

The House Committee on National Inland Waterways has lauded the Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, for his achievements and dedication within a short period of his tenure. During their oversight visit to NIWA’s operational headquarters in Lokoja, the committee acknowledged the strides made in enhancing inland waterways operations […]

Ethiopian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Nigeria, His Excellency Legesse Gerenew Haile says Ethiopia is ready to open up and excite the cultural tourism trade link with Nigeria which will help boost the three trillion dollars intra Africa continental economy. The ambassador, who is barely a month in office in Nigeria, disclosed that Nigeria is […]

Dr. Abisoye Fagade assumed duty as the Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) at the head office of the Institute in Abuja today. There was a brief handover ceremony by the management team of NIHOTOUR led by Dr. Philip Maga, the Director of Special Duties of the Institute. At the […]

President, Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria ( FTAN) and a member, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the federation, Dr. Gani Tarzan Balogun on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Conservator General of the Federation, Dr Ibrahim Goni in Abuja. The duo, who were long time friend of the Federal Government’s Premier Conservation Regulatory […]

The Managing Director of Jethro Tours and founder of Awori Tourism Prince Femi Fadina has been elected as the new President of the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN). He was elected in the just concluded AGM of the association held today in Abuja. Some of the new executives of the association also elected […]