The President of the National Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) Alhaja Bolaji Mustapha has said her associations is poised to sell Ondo as a tourist destination and also promote other states in Nigeria to boost domestic tourism in generate revenue for locals and government. This, she said, would encourage Nigerians to explore the country and […]
Oyetola flags off 3,500 life jacket distribution campaign in Lagos
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola, has launched the distribution of 3,500 life jackets in Lagos State, as part of the Federal Government’s nationwide water safety campaign aimed at enhancing security on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The event, held during a Marine Safety Sensitization and Life Jackets Distribution Exercise in Lagos, underscores the […]
After NANTA tour, Turkiye to ease visa regime, targets trade with Nigeria
Barely a week after the leadership of National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) returned from a trade penetration and visa regime advocacy visit to Istanbul, supported Türkiye Airlines, the Ambassador of the Türkiye to Nigeria, Mr. Mehmet Poroy announced that the stringent visa ecosystem of Türkiye would henceforth be eased to encourage travel, tourism, […]
HOMAL, NIHOTOUR set for legal battle over institute’s 2022 Establishment Act
*Case postponed to end of September The court case between the Hotel Owners and Managers Association Lagos (HOMAL) and the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) came up at the Federal Magistrate Court Ikoyi, Lagos under Justice Alegoa. However, the case has been postponed for end of September for mention. The court case was […]
Nigeria’s first travelpreneur conference to hold from September 19-20
The Nigerian travel industry is set for a significant transformation with the launch of the very first Travelpreneur Conference and Expo (TRAVCONEXPO), a premier MICE event. This event aims to unite industry stakeholders, entrepreneurs and experts to shape the future of travel in Nigeria and beyond. Dr. Oludayo Taiwo Gideon, Group Chief Executive Officer of […]
National Park Service holds workshop on FAO, GEF7 Biodiversity project
The National Park Service of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and other partners on Monday, May 26 in Ogun State, organized a two -day National Inception Workshop on FOA GEF7 Biodiversity Project. The workshop is aimed at conservation biodiversity and sustainable use of lowland forest Mosiac […]
Ex-Gambian tourism minister leads training of NANTA members in Banjul
As members of National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) depart Nigeria for Banjul, Gambia for the 2025 Travel Trade Training Course, the association has unveiled the training faculty, with a former Tourism Minister of The Gambia, Fatou Mas Jobe, leading the experts to hone the skills of the Nigerian participants. NANTA President, Yinka Folami, […]
Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana to witness Motherland Beckons’ carnival procession
Come September 18th and 19th, Nigerians, Beninoise, Togolese and Ghanaians will witness the first cross border road carnival procession put together by Motherland Beckons Ipada Initiative and the FESTAC 2025 group. The colourful cross border carnival route will take off point in Lagos, passing through Cotonou (Benin Republic), Lome (Togo) and Accra (Ghana). In Ghana, […]
We want to be global tourism destination, says Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor
The Akwa Ibom State Deputy Governor Mrs. Akon Etim Eyakenyi, has said the state government is consciously working to develop the state into a world class tourist destination capable of attracting inbound tourists from all over the world. The deputy governor said it while receiving members of the governing council of the Federation of Tourism […]
Fadina signs MoU with DAWN Commission for Detty December 2025 project
In a move to promote cultural preservation and creative industry growth, Prince Adetunji Femi Fadina, Principal Partner of Dinat Consulting Inc. and Chairman of Jethro de Dinat Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the DAWN Commission to execute the Legacy Project—a flagship component of the highly anticipated Detty December 2025 cultural showcase. […]