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In a move toward transforming Nigeria’s tourism future through strategic youth empowerment, the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) has officially adopted the Tourism and Hospitality Mentorship for Development Brand (TMD Brand) as its national mentorship and youth development initiative. The announcement was made on July 4, 2025, during the Hospitality and Business Summit […]

Global literary icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has been inducted as an Honorary Fellow of theAssociation of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN), in recognition of her remarkable contributions to promoting Nigeria’s cultural identity through literature. Her works, which have earned worldwide acclaim, continue to project Nigerian—and particularly Igbo—culture on the global stage. The honorary induction took […]

The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government in advancing Nigeria’s travel and tourism agenda. This was made known during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Dr. (Hon.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Welcoming the NANTA delegation, the Minister affirmed the […]

In a bold move to attract global attention and participation to this year’s edition of IPADA Celebrations 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to host all envoys in Nigeria, UN Tourism, and Ministers of Tourism, alongside Commissioners of Arts, Culture and Tourism. Also expected in attendance are the 774 local government council chairmen, the […]

Radisson Hotel Group was honoured at the recently concluded 2025 Hotel Managers Conference, Africa held in Lagos, Nigeria. The group’s Radisson Blu Anchorage won leading hotel awards for the Best Luxury Hospitality Experience in Nigeria, and Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos Ikeja won the Best in Hotel Operations in-country. In the leading hospitality personality awards category, […]

The Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has said the state would continue to support initiatives aimed at developing the state’s tourism assets and promoting the state as a preferred tourist destination. Aiyedatiwa said this while delivering his goodwill message on Thursday, July 3 during the opening ceremony of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators […]

An enemy of Ekiti State’s progress and advancement? I’m just asking a question! And you’re looking at me as if I’ve committed a blue murder? You might draw your lifeline from him; I don’t. So, I have the liberty to ask a question, or many questions. So, Lanre Balogun , or Dauda Lawal , Raheem […]

*Orders status quo be maintained A   Federal High Court Judge in Lagos, Justice Lewis-Allagoa,  has expressed his displeasure over the refusal of the Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Dr. Abisoye Fagade  to obey his order that the parties in the suit between  the institute and Hotel Owners and Managers […]

The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has announced the official debut of competitive esports at NAFEST 2025, taking place in Enugu from November 22–29, 2025. This historic expansion marks a major milestone for Nigeria’s creative and cultural ecosystem—ushering esports into the national festival stage for the very first time. Through a strategic collaboration […]

Jibola Oluseyi Abati, the founder of Taste of African Vibes and pioneer organizer of the African Content Creators Conference, has won two prestigious categories of awards at the Golden Star Awards 2025., a testament to Abati’s dedication and passion for promoting African tourism and content creation. Abati’s outstanding contributions to promoting tourism across Africa through […]