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...
Prof. Babalola to chair SON’s technical committee on tourism, related services
Professor Wasiu Babalola, a professor of hotel management, forensic accounting and audit was today, August 9, in Lagos elected to chair Standards Organisation of Nigeria’s (SON) National Technical Committee on Tourism and Related Services. Key roles of the committee include: to identify the standards the tourism industry needs; participate fully in their development, and also champion their implementation. Speaking during...
Cardoso Hails Wole Soyinka’s Heritage Voyage of Return project
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Yemi Cardoso has described the Heritage Voyage Return (HVR) project currently being championed by Nobel Laureate Profeesor Wole Soyinka as a masterstroke that would help woo the Diaspora back to Africa and grow tourism in the continent. Cardoso said this at a historic parliamentary session held at the Legislative Chamber of the Federal District...
Victoria Crown Plaza: Sustaining 4-Star Excellence in Nigeria’s Hospitality Industry
Victoria Crown Plaza (VCP) Hotel has been a key player in Nigeria’s hospitality industry for 18 years, standing as a beacon of luxury and quality amidst a volatile economic landscape. Renowned for its impeccable services and world-class facilities, VCP has consistently maintained its four-star rating, offering a blend of comfort, elegance, and Authenticity that continues to set it apart from...
Motherland Beckons partners FESTAC Africa 2025 to host Africa’s first cross border carnival Sept 18
Ahead of FESTAC Africa 2025 celebration, which is slated to hold in Accra, Ghana, between September 21 and 27, 2025, the world will witness the first ever Africa’s cross border carnival parade put together by Motherland Beckons, the organisers of IPADA Initiative, in collaboration with FESTAC Africa 2025. It is a two-day carnival parade, holding between September 18 and 19,...
Akwaaba Organiser, Uko announces April date for late father’s burial
Organiser of the Akwaaba African Travel Market, and Publisher, Akwaaba Travel Quarterly, Ambassador Ikechi Uko has announced that activities leading up to the interment of his late father, Elder S.O Uko, will commence from April 7, 2025. Late Elder S.O Uko Amb Uko was a leader of the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET). He is a Member,...
Motherland Initiative 2025 ‘a duplication of existing effort’ – FTAN
Umbrella body of private sector operators, the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has told the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Mrs Hannatu Musawa that the Motherland Initiative 2025 Project is 'a duplication of an effort' which 'already exists in the nation, fully supported by it, the President, Presidency and even the Minister and the...
