The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) has honoured the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) with a Special Recognition Award during its 50th anniversary Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Ibadan. NANTA said the award was in recognition of ANJET’s contributions to the growth andContinue Reading
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Industry, Hannatu Musawa, has issued a rallying cry for a stronger role of the private sector in revitalizing Nigeria’s cultural tourism and enhancing the country’s global image during her address at the 50th anniversary and Annual General Meeting of the NationalContinue Reading
By Akano Kolobo As the countdown to the 2026 governorship election in Osun State gathers momentum, the political atmosphere is becoming saturated with familiar patterns—carefully crafted narratives, selective projections, and the age-old attempt to sell “newness” as a substitute for tested leadership. In recent weeks, attention has been drawn toContinue Reading
By Tunde Akano The governorship ambition of Senator Sabo Mohammed Nakudu, CON, in Jigawa State received a significant boost on Sunday following the declaration of loyalty by the political structure of Alhaji Shehu Mohammed Sanusi, Dan’iyan Dutse, to his movement under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The event, held inContinue Reading
Mr. Yinka Folami has been returned unopposed as President of the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies for another two-year term, consolidating his leadership of the country’s foremost travel trade body. The election, held at the Conference Hall of the University of Ibadan, attracted members from across the country andContinue Reading
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kemi Pinheiro, has called for constitutional reforms and stronger regulatory compliance within the travel sector as the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies marked its 50th Conference, Exhibition and Annual General Meeting in Ibadan. Delivering a goodwill message at the golden jubilee event on Thursday,Continue Reading
IBADAN — The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare Dr. Abisoye Fagade, has dissolved the Governing Board of the Hospitality and Tourism Sector Skills Council of Nigeria (HTSSCN), as part of efforts to reposition the body for greater efficiency andContinue Reading
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
