Runsewe bags ‘Pillar of Nigerian Tourism and Culture’ award
Former Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Otunba Segun Runsewe, has bagged the award of Pillar of Nigerian Culture and Tourism. The award was conferred on him by the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET), the umbrella body for Nigerian travel press, on Thursday, October...
Anjet Award to Focus on Institutional Memory, Legacy
The Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) has announced plans to award distinguished individuals who have contributed to the development of tourism in Nigeria in what it tagged “Celebrating Institutional Memory and Legacy. The award will focus on Institutions and individuals who have played a huge role in the tourism industry. The event is scheduled to...
Tarzan Balogun calls for greater govt’s support for tourism industry practitioners
The National President of the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) and Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of Tarzan Marine Enterprises, Dr. Ganiyu Tarzan Balogun, has commended the Federal Government for its efforts to develop the Nigerian water waterways and make them safer, and for supporting the tourism industry. He, however, called for greater government...
Stakeholders back NSQF in tourism, advocate strengthening of sector’s skills council
Nigeria’s trajectory of skills transfer has evolved significantly, progressing from traditional, informal apprenticeship systems to the more structured National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). This evolution underscores a national shift toward fostering economic growth, empowering youth, and building a skilled workforce for the future. Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Dr. Abisoye Fagade, in his drive to advance the industry,...
Alleged suspension of Fadina is illegality taken too far, says Wale Ojo-Lanre
Prince Femi Fadina A legal practitioner and the Director General of the Ekiti State Tourism Bureau, Mr. Wale Ojo-Lanre, has described the purported suspension of democratically elected president of the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) Prince Femi Fadina as illegal and an exercise in futility. Sharing his thoughts on the issue, Ojo-Lanre wrote: “The purported suspension of a democratically...
ATPN’s NEC debunks leadership change, says Fadina remains President
The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) has debunked the news circulating that there has been a change in leadetship, describing it as fake. In a release by the National Executive Council (NEC), ATPN described the news as false saying members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) lacks the constitutional power to remove the president. The press release said:...
WTTC Global Summit 2005 opens in Rome
The 2025 Global Summit of World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) kicked off today, Monday, September 29, in the Eternal City of Rome, the Italian capital. The event opened with an opening press conference at the architecturally impressive Auditorium Parco della Musica, featuring WTTC Interim CEO Gloria Guevara, WTTC Chair Greg O’Hara, WTTC Chair-Elect Manfredi Levebvfre, Italian Minister...
Ex-tourism minister Ogbuewu, Bode-Thomas, Runsewe, others for honour at ANJET conference, awards
More than 18 years after he presided over affairs at the Nigerian Ministry of Tourism and Culture, former minister Ambassador Franklin Nchita Ogbuewu will be among the award recipients at the 2025 ANJET Conference and Award. The event is expected to be held at Sheraton Lagos Hotel and Towers on Thursday, October 23. Other personalities to be honoured at the...
AITEC-World appoints ex-FTAN president Onung as special advisor
The Africa International Tourism and Economic Council (AITEC–World) has appointed the immediate past President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, as its Special Advisor. In a letter of appointment sent to Mr. Onung, AITEC-World said the appointment was based on Onung’s ‘distinguished record as a visioner in tourism development, cultural heritage promotion, and socio-economic...
NIHOTOUR, HOFA Parley on Industry Regulation
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) hosted the leadership and members of the Hotel Owners Forum Abuja (HOFA) at its Headquarters in Abuja, in a meeting aimed at strengthening collaboration, clarifying regulatory responsibilities, and charting a path for joint growth in Nigeria’s hospitality sector. The delegation, led by HOFA President Mr. Emeka Ezekwesili, was received by the Director-General...
