By Wilson Uche Ugwu – Vice President, South East, FTAN A new cultural awakening is unfolding in Igboland, driven by the vibrant energy of Aba Fashion Week. Once known primarily for its manufacturing prowess and entrepreneurial spirit, Aba is now repositioning itself as a cradle of fashion innovation—where creativity, identity, and craftsmanship converge to shape […]

The National President of the National Association of Chambers of Commerce industry mines and agriculture (NACCIMA), Engr. Jani Ibrahim, has called on all African returnees from the diaspora, to embrace Nigeria and make the country, their home. While delivering his goodwill message at the grand opening of the IPADA Initatives 2025 at La Campagne Tropicana […]

Nigeria’s newest aviation landmark, the Akwa Ibom International Airport in Uyo, has been hailed as a significant catalyst for the country’s tourism advancement. The airport—recently designated an international facility by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo—is located adjacent to the state’s domestic terminal and features cutting-edge aviation and travel technology, five-star lounges, […]

Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the House Committee Chairman on Tourism and Culture, Honourable Bonu Solomon Saanu, has called for the full implementation of the Lagos State Tourism Master-plan that was passed by the state house of assembly and signed into law. He made this call while speaking with the members […]

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has announced the postponement of the 2025 edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) earlier scheduled to commence today, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Enugu State. The decision, according to the ministry, follows a careful assessment of the national mood and […]

The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) and the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) have pledged strategic collaborative efforts, with the end-objective of achieving shared goals. As part of this strategic partnership, NTDA will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FTAN on the joint marketing of Nigeria across international channels, as Nigeria looks […]

The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to build a globally competitive and data-driven hospitality, travel, and tourism industry. The partnership represents a bold step toward transforming Nigeria’s tourism landscape by deepening […]

All is set for the 8th edition of the National Tourism Transportation Summit and Expo (NTTS) holding on 2nd and 3rd December, 2025 at the Palm D’or Event Centre, Garki, Abuja. The event will bring together key players, policymakers and stakeholders in the tourism and transportation sectors to engage on advancing Nigeria’s socio-economic development through […]

The Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) is set to curate and showcase the best of Nigeria’s rich cultural tourism offerings at the Africa Market Place — an emerging global tourism trade exhibition holding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 12th to 15th, 2025. In partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts […]

The President of the Association of Tourist Boat Operators of Nigeria (ATBOWATON)  and Managing Director of Gani-Tarzan Marine Enterprises Limited, Engineer Ganiyu Shekoni Balogun (Tarzan) has described the recent conferment of the Seriki Adeen on him by by the Da’iratu Maga’mi Ibrahi’m Movement Dawah of Nigeria (DAHMOD) of Ilese-Awo, Abeokuta, Ogun as vehicle to help […]