** The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has urged Christians to take an active role in governance by electing leaders with integrity, competence and the capacity to serve, rather than voting based on sentiment. Oyebamiji made the call on Sunday during aContinue Reading
….Nigeria must move from tourism rhetoric to action ABUJA — Chancellor of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina, Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Ida, has called for the immediate implementation of a 10-year Tourism Transformation Roadmap, describing it as critical to unlocking Nigeria’s vast tourism potential and repositioning the sector as a majorContinue Reading
…Industry seeks policy reforms to unlock sector’s potential ABUJA — Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has urged tourism operators to embrace digital transformation, sustainability and quality service delivery to position Nigeria as a competitive destination in the global tourism market. She made theContinue Reading
Abuja – The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has successfully revived the Conseil Patronal Interprofessionnel du Tourisme (COPITOUR), the umbrella body for private sector tourism operators in West Africa, in a move aimed at strengthening regional collaboration and repositioning the organisation as the leading voice of the tourismContinue Reading
…Urges Stronger Tourism Safety Measures The African Travel Commission (ATC) has expressed profound sympathy to the Government and people of Uganda following the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of several pupils and school officials returning from an educational excursion to the famous Sipi Falls in Kapchorwa District, easternContinue Reading
Osun State is set to celebrate its rich cultural heritage as no fewer than 500 drummers and non-drummers converge in Ede for a unique tourism and cultural event aimed at promoting peace ahead of the state’s governorship election. The event, “Drum for Peace,” is being organised by Prince Adewale LaoyeContinue Reading
Ghana has restated its commitment to deepening tourism and cultural relations with Nigeria, with the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mr. Yusif Jajah, describing Nigeria as a critical partner in growing visitor numbers to Ghana. The Minister spoke on Tuesday night at an executive dinner held atContinue Reading
… Musawa, Senate Ali, others as speakers Ahead of its forthcoming Nigeria Tourism Investors Forum and Exhibition (NTIFE) 2026, the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has disclosed that the event this year will showcase the Federation’s push for investment, partnerships and development of the tourism sector. This wasContinue Reading
….Association Says Quality Manpower is Key to Repositioning Nigeria as a Preferred Destination_ *Lagos, Nigeria – July 2026* The Nigerian Association of Tour Operators, NATOP, has reaffirmed its commitment to work closely with the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOURS, to bridge the gap between industry practice and professionalContinue Reading
