By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s leading travel and tourism trade body, the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), is set for another major outing at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, scheduled to hold from November 3 to 5. The association, which spearheaded Nigeria’s return to the global travel and tourism marketplace between 2022…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to developing Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry, with the Federal Government expected to sustain reforms aimed at boosting investment, creating jobs and diversifying the economy. Tinubu gave the assurance during a meeting with the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Hospitality…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has rejected media reports describing a recent Federal High Court judgment in a suit involving the Hotel Owners and Managers Association of Lagos (HOMAL) as an end to the alleged harassment of hotel owners in Lagos, insisting that the case remains active. The Institute…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has said it will pursue appropriate legal options following the reported judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos in a suit filed by the Hotel Owners and Managers Association of Lagos (HOMAL) against the institute and other defendants. The institute disclosed this in…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, attended the national premiere of MKO, a documentary chronicling the life, political struggle and enduring legacy of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and Nigeria’s historic June 12 pro-democracy struggle. The premiere, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) has marked the 2026 World Tourism Day with a series of activities focused on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, destination promotion, capacity building and domestic tourism. In Lagos, nearly 200 tour operators from the South-West Zone gathered at Ziba Beach Resort for a specialised training on…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) and the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to working together to strengthen Nigeria’s hospitality, tourism and travel industry in support of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The commitment followed a strategic meeting between the leadership of both…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has inaugurated its South-East Zonal Executive Council with a mandate to transform the region’s tourism potential into measurable economic impact through increased investment, job creation, visitor growth and revenue generation. The inauguration, held in Enugu on Sunday, September 6, 2026, marked the beginning of…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), in collaboration with the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, has hosted the 2026 Nigeria–China Food Festival in Abuja as part of activities marking 55 years of diplomatic relations between both countries. The festival, held on August 27 at the China Cultural Centre, Abuja, was…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Chairman of the Hospitality and Tourism Skills Council of Nigeria (HTSSCN), Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, has pledged to work closely with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to strengthen skills development and enhance workforce capacity in Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism industry. Onung made the commitment during the formal handover of the National Sector…
