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ATPN warns against fake virtual meetings, reaffirms leadership unity
By Maureen Aguta
The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) has distanced itself from unauthorized virtual meetings and communications being circulated in its name, describing them as…
Lagos, NATOP take Nigeria’s cultural tourism to global stage at Africa Market Place, Dubai
By Maureen Aguta
Nigeria is set to make a bold statement on the global tourism map as the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) partners with the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture to showcase…
FTAN Vice President Joins NAFEST 2025 LOC, Backs Enugu’s Drive for a World-Class Cultural Festival
By Maureen Aguta
Preparations for the 2025 edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) received a major boost this week with the inauguration of Wilson Uche Ugwu, Vice President (South…
NIHOTOUR unveils Oríkì: Nigeria’s cultural and culinary showcase to spotlight African excellence
By Maureen Aguta
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), in partnership with Novarosta, has announced the global unveiling of Oríkì — an immersive cultural and culinary experience…
Global Spotlight: NANTA shines at African Tourism Awards in London
By Maureen Aguta
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has been named the Best African Travel Association at the 2025 African Tourism Awards held in London, United Kingdom—an accolade that…
Dollar ticket sales will soon end, says NANTA President
By Maureen Aguta
The President of the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA), Mr. Yinka Folami, has declared that the era of selling airline tickets in foreign currency is drawing to a close, as…
Ex-FTAN President, Onung invites global audience to Akwa Ibom for Experience Ibom Tourism Carnival
By Maureen Aguta
The Immediate Past President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) and Special Adviser to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Culture and Tourism, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, has extended a…
Runsewe bags ‘Pillar of Nigerian Tourism and Culture’ award
By Maureen Aguta
Former Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Otunba Segun Runsewe, has been honoured with the award of Pillar of…
FTAN hails Obi of Onitsha at 24th Ofala Festival, welcomes Tourism Minister in grand style
By Maureen Aguta
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has joined the people of Onitsha and cultural enthusiasts worldwide to celebrate the 24th Ofala Festival of His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred…
Ofala Festival: How Obi Agu Segun Tunsewe would have responded
By Frank Meke
From Ojude Oba to Ofala festivals, Nigeria’s biggest telecoms brand, Glo, has contributed immensely to the rebranding and revitalization of our cultural tourism festivals. Glo gave some of our…