The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has commiserated with the Niger State Government and families of those who died in the recent boat accident on Gbajibo River, in Niger State. This is even as he admonishes boat users to avoid night travels, over-loading, and ensure they put on their live jacket before […]

Tourism leaders from Africa and the Americas have jointly committed to working together to make the sector a pillar of collective sustainable and inclusive development across both continents. The agreement called the “Punta Cana Declaration” was adopted at the conclusion of the very first joint meeting of UN Tourism’s Regional Commissions for Africa and the […]

The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), led by the Director General Mr. Obi Asika, has announced that the 2024 International Arts and Crafts (INAC) Expo will hold in Abuja next month. The event will showcase Nigeria’s cultural diversity and artistic prowess, while promoting national unity and driving economic growth. To set the stage […]

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Arole Oodua Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, is set to mark his 50th birthday. It will be commemorated with a series of events that honor the life, achievements, and leadership of the Ooni, a distinguished traditional ruler whose influence and commitment to cultural preservation, peace, and development have […]

The oldest multi-sectorial cultural tourism trade body in Nigeria, Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria ( ATPN), has announced November 19, 2024, as the official date for its National Elective General Meeting slated for Abuja. The meeting will be preceded by a workshop with the theme ” Tourism is life” and will also evaluate selected […]

The Lagos State government has called on tourism practitioners to use tourism to promote peace and unity in the country. This statement was made the state’s Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka during the celebration of the World Tourism Day (WTD) in Lagos. Speaking on the theme for the year, Tourism and […]

Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka has said the state has put structures in place to tell the story of Lagos. ““We are working on some materials we would use to brand Lagos. We do not want anybody telling us our story. When they tell our story, they tell it […]

As the global community unites to mark World Tourism Day (WTD) 2024 with the theme “Tourism and Peace,” Nigeria’s Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to using tourism as a force for promoting peace, fostering understanding, and driving economic development. She spoke during the celebration marking 2024 WTD. She highlighted the vital […]

Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria [FTAN] has praised its members on the occasion of 2024 World Tourism Day (WTD) billed for Friday, September 27, just as the federation hailed their contributions towards sustaining the sector in the face of a myriad of challenges. The WTD is celebrated globally as recognised at the United Nations. […]

The DAM Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that registration and expression of interest for the highly anticipated DAM Global Summit 2025 are now open. This prestigious event invites qualified CHAMA members, partnering NGOs, churches, businesses, organizations, individuals, and the general public to participate in a global gathering of leaders, innovators, and change-makers. Scheduled to […]