_Party Stakeholders Express Confidence in Nakudu’s Victory_ Supporters of Distinguished Senator Mohammed Sabo Mohammed Nakudu, CON, Saturday, stormed his residence in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, in a show of solidarity ahead of the forthcoming governorship and State Assembly primary elections of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The gathering, attendedContinue Reading
By Onyeka Ezike In medieval times, gatekeepers were entrusted with protecting city entrances from external threats and ensuring that only authorized individuals gained access. In today’s hospitality industry, hotel professionals occupy a similar strategic position as the first point of contact between a nation and its visitors. Their attitude, conduct,Continue Reading
Abuja — The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has received the World Health Organization (WHO) Director‑General’s Special Award for the African Region in recognition of its leadership in tobacco control within entertainment media. The Board was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by WHO Director‑General Dr. Tedros AdhanomContinue Reading
… applauds Tourism Minister, PS push for PPP …says Hospitality Skill Sector not properly reconstituted The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has reiterated its position on the National Institute of Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Act 2022. This is as its distanced itself from the induction ceremony of someContinue Reading
By Tiri Jimoh Senator Ede Dafinone has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Delta Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections, following his victory at the party’s senatorial primary election. In his acceptance speech after the exercise held on Monday, Dafinone described theContinue Reading
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to building a globally competitive hospitality, travel and tourism sector, as the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) inducted professionals and conferred fellowship honours on distinguished stakeholders in Abuja on Thursday. Abuja ceremony The event, held at Merit House, Maitama, also featuredContinue Reading
By Frank Meke In the past year, the tourism industry has witnessed the emergence of what can best be described as “shadow boxing” experts—individuals more invested in self-validation than in the genuine growth and development of the sector. They strive to appear impactful, yet often lack the depth of thoughtContinue Reading
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has advised its member associations not to participate in the ongoing Competency-Based Interview (CBI) and registration exercise organised by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), citing non-compliance with government directives. The advisory, issued on May 5, 2026, and signed byContinue Reading
2027: Jigawa NextGen Alliance Pressures Nakudu to Declare for Governorship … Cites Experience and Integrity The Jigawa State NextGen Alliance, under the leadership of Comrade MA Abdullahi, has formally called on Distinguished Senator Sabo Mohammed Nakudu, CON, to declare his intention to contest for the governorship of Jigawa State underContinue Reading
