By Taiye Olayemi The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) on Wednesday called for the mandatory use of life jackets by people on waterways and adherence to other safety rules. Mr Nkereuwem Onung, National President of FTAN, during an interactive session with the media in Lagos, said that theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has urged its members to be law abiding when conducting their lawful activities in 774 Local Governments in the country. The association’s Deputy National President, Administration, Amb. Muhammad Bishara, made the call in a statement on Monday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mrs Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism has promised to collaborate with the members of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP), to promote Nigeria’s tourism sites, landmarks and diverse cultural heritage. Ade-John made the pledge when she received Mrs Bolaji Mustapha, National President of the Nigeria AssociationContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The International Human Rights Observatory Africa (IHRO-Africa), a civil society organisation, on Friday inducted Daniel Koussou as the Chairman, Committee on Economic Diplomacy, Trade, and Investment in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Daniel Koussou is a philanthropist and the Chief Executive Officer ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The BIGWIL International Community of CEOs and Diplomatic Forum, under the aegis of the International Human Rights Observatory – Africa (IHRO-Africa), has appointed Daniel Chukwuka Koussou as the Chairman, Nigeria chapter. Prof Adamu Shaffa, National Secretary, IHRO-Africa, who disclosed this in a statement, on Tuesday, said KoussouContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Arts Theater is unlocking infinite possibilities for creativity, innovation, and cultural expression, says its General Manager, Mrs Tola Akerele. Akerele said this during the 48th anniversary celebration of the Theatre on Monday in Lagos, with the theme: “Rebranding Boundless Opportunities”. She said the National ArtsContinue Reading
By Stanley Nkwocha The 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 79th UNGA, might have come and gone. However, its echoes will reverbrate across the world. Indeed, it was the Session in which Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, gave Africa and developing nations a voice that resonated globally.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Oniru of Iru Land in Lagos State, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, on Friday advised Nigeria to take a cue from Turkey’s style of groomimg the tourism industry. According to Lawal, Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, is a prime example of how tourism can drive economic growth and promoteContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Some tourism and hospitality experts on Friday revealed diverse ways to upscale Nigeria’s tourism industry, as the world celebrated the 2024 World Tourism Day (WTD). They spoke during the commemoration of WTD, organised by Sterling Bank and the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, inContinue Reading
