The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has commenced the process of reviving the Oguta River Port in Imo State. The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Mr Bola Oyebamiji disclosed this in a meeting with the Technical Team of the Orashi Special Energy Free Trade Zone, led by its Managing Director, Dr Chioma […]
Ex-tourism minister Ogbuewu, Bode-Thomas, Runsewe, others for honour at ANJET conference, awards
More than 18 years after he presided over affairs at the Nigerian Ministry of Tourism and Culture, former minister Ambassador Franklin Nchita Ogbuewu will be among the award recipients at the 2025 ANJET Conference and Award. The event is expected to be held at Sheraton Lagos Hotel and Towers on Thursday, October 23. Other personalities […]
AITEC-World appoints ex-FTAN president Onung as special advisor
The Africa International Tourism and Economic Council (AITEC–World) has appointed the immediate past President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, as its Special Advisor. In a letter of appointment sent to Mr. Onung, AITEC-World said the appointment was based on Onung’s ‘distinguished record as a visioner in tourism development, […]
NIHOTOUR commissions new, refurbished buildings at Lagos zonal office
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has commissioned a structure recently built and the second refurbished at its Lagos zonal office. The commissioned properties include the one-storey building that houses the institute’s hall, kitchen for training, ICT room and other offices, and another building in the zonal office demolished and built from the […]
DNGTC backs Nigeria’s First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative Green Challenge
The Destination Nigeria Governors’ Tourism Conference (DNGTC) has extended its warmth and solidarity with the Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, towards the Green Sustainable Development across the states.Report has it that Enugu State bagged a N100 million award as the cleanest state as the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, unveiled the Renewed […]
NovaRosta partners NIHOTOUR to showcase Tastes of Culture Nigeria
… debuts Òríkí Dining Experience on longest dining table For lovers of adventure, culture and food with an entertaining blast of fun filled packages, here comes Tastes of Culture (TOC) Nigeria, an innovative immersive dining experience curated by NovaRosta – an all-round tourism company and destination concierge, and powered by the National Institute for Hospitality […]
ATPN inaugurates FCT Abuja chapter
*A bold step for Nigerian tourism says National President The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) has officially inaugurated its FCT Abuja chapter in a grand ceremony at Blu Cubana, Abuja, marking a new dawn for tourism advocacy and development in the nation’s capital. The historic event was presided over by the National President […]
NIHOTOUR dialogues with HOFA on industry regulation
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) hosted the leadership and members of the Hotel Owners Forum Abuja (HOFA) at its headquarters in Abuja, in a meeting aimed at strengthening collaboration, clarifying regulatory responsibilities, and charting a path for joint growth in Nigeria’s hospitality sector. The delegation, led by HOFA President Mr. Emeka Ezekwesili, […]
Cardoso Hails Wole Soyinka’s Heritage Voyage of Return
*calls it a masterstroke to woo the Diaspora back to Africa Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Yemi Cardoso has described the Heritage Voyage Return (HVR) project currently being championed by Nobel Laureate Profeesor Wole Soyinka as a masterstroke that would help woo the Diaspora back to Africa and grow tourism in the continent. Cardoso […]
Prof. Babalola to chair SON’s technical committee on tourism, related services
Professor Wasiu Babalola, a professor of hotel management, forensic accounting and audit was today, August 9, in Lagos elected to chair Standards Organisation of Nigeria’s (SON) National Technical Committee on Tourism and Related Services. Key roles of the committee include: to identify the standards the tourism industry needs; participate fully in their development, and also […]