Tourism minister promises to work with private sector practitioners

The Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Lola Ade-John has promised to work with the private sector to build the tourism industry. She said a delegation of the Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN) paid her a courtesy visit. The delegation was led by FTAN president, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung. Onung, on behalf of the federation, made […]

ATHCON felicitate with Tinubu on 100 days in office

The National President, Mr. Olatunde Oluloye FTHC and all the Executives and Members of the Association of Tourism and Hospitality Consultants of Nigeria (ATHCON) has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 100 days in office. ATHCON said the Tinubu administration has made key policy changes one of which was the creation of the Ministry of […]

Traditional rulers should re-orientate youths on culture-Runsewe

The Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe has called on traditional rulers to use their positions of being close to the grassroots and also as primary custodians of the people’s traditional and culture, to re-orientate the youths on Nigeria’s cultural  values. Runsewe was speaking when the Ata – Mmanya […]

We will expand Ayangalu to pan-African drum festival next year-Akanni

Prince Segun Akanni is the publisher of the Drum Online Media Organisation, organisers of the Ayangalu Drum festival in Canada. The maiden edition of the festival  was successful held in Canada last July. In this interview with Africa Travel Herald, Prince Akanni talked about the maiden edition and plans for the future edition of the […]

100 days in office: FTAN president hails Gov. Eno’s impactful leadership

THE President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Mr Nkereuwen Onung has described the 100 days in office of the Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, as impactful and re-energising. He praised the  governor for reawakening the business environment in the state and  providing succor to Akwa Ibom citizens and residents alike. […]

Student calls out Dana Air over refusal to pay tickets refund

A Nigerian student studying in Sheffield University, United Kingdom, Mr. Chinonso Nwemeh has appealed to Dana Airlines to pay back his refund for a cancelled flight. Nwemeh said he has fulfilled all the requirements demanded of him by the airline for a canceled flight. Speaking to Africa Travel Herald, Nwemeh said he and his family […]

INAC showcases Nigeria’s craft for business opportunities -Runsewe

THE Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) Otunba Segun Runsewe has said the International Arts and Craft Expo (INAC) is a platform that showcases Nigeria’s arts and craft and create business opportunity for Nigerian artists and craftsmen. Runsewe said this while speaking to pressmen at the opening ceremony of the […]

0ver 1500 business leaders expected for Abuja Investment Summit

The maiden edition of the Abuja Investment Summit and Expo (AISE) will hold at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja on September 25 and 26 with the theme: Unlocking investment opportunities in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. According to a release by TDF Consultants Limited organizers of the summit, the event is expected to welcome […]

Runsewe harps on role of traditional rulers in governance

The Director General National Council for Arts and Culture Otunba Segun Runsewe has stressed the need for the direct involvement of Traditional rulers in governance. Otunba Runsewe said this when he received in audience a delegation from Ijumu Kingdom of Kogi State led by His Royal Majesty, Oba Williams Olusegun Ayeni, the Oluyemi of Ijumu […]

Odusanwo hails Tinubu on tourism ministry, congratulates minister, stakeholders

National President of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), Chief Abiodun Odusanwo has praised President Bola Tinubu for creating a stand-alone tourism ministry for the country. He described the action as ‘a very key and strategic move by the government to embrace tourism as a major driver of socio-economic growth of the country.’ […]