Nigeria tourism professionals identify poverty, envy at root of South Africa’s Afrophobia attacks
Following the increasing attacks on African migrants, particularly Nigerians, Industry Professionals have attributed these incidents to poverty and a lack of education among some South African citizens. In recent times, the crime rate in South Africa has risen, with some citizens accusing migrants of being responsible for criminal activities in the country. This perception has contributed to the growing...
Ojo-Lanre urges IIJ new students to embrace developmental Journalism
The Director-General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre, has charged newly admitted students of the International Institute of Journalism, IIJ, Ekiti State Campus, to distinguish themselves from the growing army of untrained citizen reporters by embracing development journalism as a responsible professional pathway. Ojo-Lanre gave the charge while delivering the matriculation lecture titled “Development Journalism:...
Ota welcomes 40-bed Oba Timothy Oloyede Fadina primary health care centre
Ota Kingdom witnessed a historic moment of legacy, leadership, and community development with the official presentation of the 40-Bed Oba Timothy Oloyede Fadina Primary Health Care Center, a major healthcare intervention facilitated by the Olota of Ota, His Majesty Professor Adeyemi AbdulKabir Obalanlege, PhD. The state-of-the-art Primary Health Care Center, named in honor of the late Oba Timothy Oloyede Fadina,...
Runsewe commends NANTA over ANJET’s, Frank Meke’s awards
The former Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC ) and the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) Otunba Runsewe has commended the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) for recognizing the contributions of the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET), and veteran travel writer and Managing Director of Cre8tive Naija Media...
“Jesus is Lord and Truth Is Constant! Well Said!”
A Tribute to Victor Olanrewaju Kayode By Frank Meke Like all men, I am not perfect. No man is, and there is no prevaricating about it. However, I won't trade truth for butter and won't look away from oppression and injustice. I can eat with the devil with a long spoon, but I won't buy any of his wares: malice, bitterness, divisiveness,...
NHCI loses President Victor Kayode
The Nigerian tourism industry has lost one of the leading industry voices, Mr. Victor Olarenwaju Kolade. He was the President of the Nigerian Hotel and Catering Institute (NHCI) and a council member of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN). The late Kayode was, until his death, also the Group General Manager of Etal Concepts Limited, owners...
I will fight quackery, improve NANTA membership, says Mustapha Mohammed
The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies’ (NANTA) Public Relations Officers (PRO) for Northern Zone and contestant for the post of the association’s First Deputy President in the forthcoming elective AGM in Ibadan, Alhaji Mustapha Mohammed, has promised, if elected, to double the membership of the association and also wage war against quack travel agents. Mohammed made this vow while...
Glocient Hospitality advocates strategic investment in tourism infrastructure
Glocient Hospitality has reinforced the urgent need for strengthened public and private sector collaboration to drive infrastructure development and sustainable growth in Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry. Speaking at the National Hospitality and Tourism Stakeholders Forum, the General Manager of Glocient Hospitality, Mr. Lanre Sharafa Balogun, highlighted the critical role of strategic investment in unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s...
From Lagos to Rwanda: Why Radisson Blu Kigali is Favourite for Nigerian Travellers
For many Nigerian travellers, the definition of luxury travel is evolving. While global cities such as London and Dubai remain familiar destinations, a growing number of African high-net-worth travellers are increasingly looking closer to home for experiences that combine luxury, culture,and convenience. One destination quickly rising on that list is Kigali, Rwanda a city often referred to as the “Singapore...
FG orders full implementation of NIHOTOUR Act 2022, Regulations 2025
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has directed the immediate and full implementation of the NIHOTOUR Act 2022 and the NIHOTOUR Regulations 2025 by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR). The directive was conveyed in a letter dated February 26, 2026, signed by the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu...
