FG hikes fees of standard Nigerian passports
Federal Government, through the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a hike in the fees charged for the processing of the country's standard international passport. According to the NIS, the increase will take effect from September 1, 2024 and will affect all categories of the standard passport booklets, except the Diaspora. A statement signed by the NIS spokesperson, DCI Kenneth Udo,...
Tourism ministry, COMCEC open capacity building workshop for local, international operators
Nigeria's Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC), Tuesday, launched a crucial three-day training programme for local and international industry operators. Titled; "Enhancing Capacities of Tourism Stakeholders for Adapting to Customers' Changing Needs," the training programme draws participants from across the country, as well as...
Tinubu endorses Ipada Initiative, as Tourism ministry, Motherland Beckons strategize ahead 2024 carnival
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally endorsed the Ipada Initiative and the Ipada Carnival, both groundbreaking projects championed by Motherland Beckons, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Tourism. These initiatives represent a pivotal advancement in Nigeria’s efforts to enhance tourism and foster a deeper connection between Africa and the global diaspora. In a statement, Monday, conveying his endorsement of the...
FTAN AGM 2024: T&H regulators elevate buck passing to new level
On a veritable platform set for them to project their programmes and window of opportunities created to grow the industry, and align them with the aspirations of the private sector operators, in line with the theme of the conference, which is; ‘The Role of Private Sector in the Development of Tourism in Nigeria,’ industry regulators opted for buck passing...
2024 FTAN AGM: T&H operators harp on collaboration, chart course for industry growth
Tourism and Hospitality (T&H) industry operators from both the private and public divide have re-emphasised the imperative of collaboration, synergy of purpose and activity-driven agenda by all players industry for any meaningful growth to be achieved in the long term quest to reposition the Nigerian economy. (From left): President, HOFA, Mrs Funmi Kazeem; FTAN 1sr Deputy President, Alhaji Aliyu Badaki;...
2024 FTAN AGM: Investment in infrastructure, key to driving growth in tourism–Kereng, as Dantata confirmed BOT chairman
(From right): FTAN President, Mr Nkereuwem Onung, Board of Trustees (BOT) chairman, Alhaji Munzali Dantata and another Board member, Mr Ikechi Uko during the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) which held at the Rockview Royale Hotel, Abuja, Tuesday High Commissioner of Botswana to Nigeria, Philda Kereng, has told tourism operators and...
NATOP, NCAC agree to explore collaborative opportunities
(From left): Ms. Ogugua Anobili, Financial Secretary; Ms. Geraldine Itoe, Deputy President; Director General, NCAC Mr. Obi Asika; Hajia Bolaji Mustapha, President; and Mr. Onyeka Okwudiri, PRO during the courtesy visit by the NATOP executive committee members to the office of the NCAC in Abuja, Monday, July 29 National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the Nigeria Association of...
Nigeria secures hosting rights for 68th UN Tourism CAF Meeting in 2025
Nigeria has secured hosting rights for the 68th meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) meeting in 2025. (From left): Yusuf Abdul-Rauf, Charge d’ Affaires Nigeria High Commission Zambia; Lai Mohammed, Special Adviser to UN Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili; Secretary General, UN Tourism, Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism; Elcia Grandcourt, Director, UN Tourism Regional Department for Africa; Dorothy...
ANJET’s Olapade loses father, as family announces burial plans
Family of Prince Wale Olapade, a member of the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) has released burial plans for late patriarch, Charles Olatunbosun Olapade. Late Pa Olapade Pa Olapade, a community leader and retired military officer, died on 3rd July 2024 at the age of 84. Pa Olapade is the father of Prince Wale Olapade, Tourism Editor at...
NATOP concludes 2024 AGM/Conference in Ilorin, as Mustapha emerges new president
National Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) has concluded its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, with the election of Mrs Bolaji Mustapha as its new president, succeeding Mrs Ime Udo, who was previously in the position. Minister of Tourism, Mrs Lola Ade-John (middle) flanked by prominent members of NATOP, including the FTAN...
