By Yinka Folami When a handful of travel agents gathered on Broad Street, Lagos, in November 1973, few could have predicted that their modest meeting would birth what is today Nigeria’s foremost travel trade association. At the time, the industry was fragmented, with individual agents operating in isolation—grappling with airlineContinue Reading
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has issued a Save Our Soul (SOS) appeal to authorities, urging urgent intervention to rescue residents of Sukuntuni and surrounding communities in Kankiya Local Government Area of Katsina State following threats from suspected bandits. In a statement released on April 8, 2026, Executive Director ofContinue Reading
As Osun State looks toward the future, the question before many citizens is whether the current pace of governance should be sustained or disrupted. For supporters of Governor Ademola Adeleke, the answer is clear: continuity under his leadership offers Osun the opportunity to consolidate recent gains, deepen reforms, and completeContinue Reading
EKPOMA — The management of Ambrose Alli University has dismissed as false and misleading recent reports alleging a looming crisis and governance breakdown in the institution. In a statement issued by the institution’s Head of Information, Protocol and Public Relations, Mike Ade Aladenika, the university described the publications as “repleteContinue Reading
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare Dr. Abisoye Fagade, has commended the Federal Government for lifting the suspension on regulatory activities within Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism sector, describing the decision as a significant step towards revitalising the industry and advancingContinue Reading
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism sector have called for urgent policy reforms, improved coordination, and enhanced service standards to boost inbound tourism and position the country as a competitive global destination. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the National Hospitality and Tourism Stakeholders’ ForumContinue Reading
The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has intensified efforts to position Nigeria as a leading global destination, with a renewed focus on boosting inbound tourism and attracting international visitors. Director-General of the Authority, Ola Awakan, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the maiden National Hospitality and Tourism Stakeholders’ ForumContinue Reading
A new dawn is in the offing for Kastina State as the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has committed to a strategic partnership with the State Government aimed at identifying, harnessing, developing and promoting the cultural tourism assets of the State through Private – Public Partnership model.Continue Reading
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has honoured leading Nollywood actress, producer, and director, Toyin Abraham-Ajeyemi with the prestigious Box Office Champion Award, in recognition of her outstanding cinematic achievement and record-breaking performance of her film, Oversabi Aunty, at the Nigerian box office. Presenting the award in Lagos,Continue Reading
