The House of Representatives Committee on Delegated Legislation has pledged stronger legislative backing for Nigeria’s tourism sector, as part of efforts to enhance economic diversification and sustainable development. The Chairman of the Committee, Rt. Hon. Richard Olufemi Bamisile, PhD, gave the assurance during a familiarisation visit to the Nigerian TourismContinue Reading
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has formally written to the Director General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, calling for the immediate suspension of all activities related to nominations into the National Technical/Mirror Committee (TC/MC) on Tourism and Related Services. FTAN, theContinue Reading
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has announced the timetable for its zonal elections across the country, as part of preparations for its forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) and national elections scheduled to hold later in the year. The association said the zonal elections, conducted in line withContinue Reading
The Managing Director of Tarzan Jetties, Tarzan Marine Enterprises Limited and President of the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) Engineer Ganiyu Shekoni Balogun (Tarzan) has called on commuters on the waterways to always adhere to the safety instructions of boat operators while in theContinue Reading
Former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that he is in consultations to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the claims as baseless and speculative. In a statement signed by the former minister, he categorically stated that the report isContinue Reading
The President, Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Dr Aliyu Badaki has charged both the government and private sector to focus on recovery, growth and strategic partnership in order to grow Nigerian tourism in 2026. Badaki, who gave this charge in his 2026 message, said the new year holdsContinue Reading
… collaboration with HATMAN The President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Dr Aliyu Ajayi Badaki, has charged the Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Dr Abisoye Fagade, to focus more on training and capacity building in the sector, noting that theseContinue Reading
Former Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has dismissed as false a viral online publication alleging he resigned from office because he “could not stand and watch the US and Tinubu government bombing our brothers in the forest.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, Badaru described the claim asContinue Reading
… holds investiture of Badaki It was a night of glitz, celebration, honour and rewards for excellent service to the nation and immense contributions to tourism as the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) bestowed its prestigious awards of Tourism Icon on selected individuals and organisations in recognition ofContinue Reading
