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
…Unveils Agenda to Transform Tourism Sector The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has called for the re-enactment of the Nigerian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Act 2022 and the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) Act, arguing that ambiguities in the laws have created confusion, industry-wide disagreements andContinue Reading
…as body holds retreat in Ghana A delegation from the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) will be in Ghana for a four-day retreat aimed at strengthening tourism ties and pressing for easier movement of people within Africa. Under the theme “Africa for Africa: Tourism, Unity and Shared Growth”,Continue Reading
The Chairman of the Tourism Sector Skills Council of Nigeria (TSSCN) and Special Adviser to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Tourism, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, has called on tour operators in Nigeria to imbibe the culture of responsible tourism while building Nigeria as a tourist destination. Onung gave this adviceContinue Reading
By Jimoh Babatunde The 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) was more than another gathering of tourism stakeholders. It became a meeting point for ideas, policy advocacy and institutional reforms that could shape the future of Nigeria’s tourism industry. Held in Lagos, theContinue Reading
Hajia Bolaji Mustapha was yesterday returned unopposed as President of the National Association of Nigeria Tour Operators, NATOP, at the Association’s Annual General Meeting held at the Remi Tinubu Hall, Alausa, Ikeja. The AGM marked a historic moment for NATOP as Hajia Mustapha highlighted key achievements from her first term,Continue Reading
