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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

The Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, on Thursday received the management of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), led by its Director-General, Dr. Ola Awakan, during a courtesy visit to the Board’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting focused on strengthening collaborationContinue Reading

Ile-Ife, Osun State – A high-powered delegation from the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) paid a courtesy visit to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, at the Palace in Ile-Ife. The delegation, led by Dr. Dagunduro Olatokunbo, 2nd National Deputy President,Continue Reading

By Jimoh Babatunde For decades, Nigeria’s tourism sector has been described as a sleeping giant—rich in culture, heritage, festivals and natural attractions, yet largely underexploited economically. While policymakers and stakeholders have often spoken about unlocking the sector’s vast potential, tangible platforms that translate that promise into business opportunities have remainedContinue Reading