Janefrances Chibuzor, THEWILL

UK Sanctions Networks Exploiting Nigerians For Russia’s War

May 06, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom has imposed fresh sanctions on Russian-linked networks accused of recruiting vulnerable foreign migrants, including Nigerians, to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. The sanctions target 35 individuals and organisations involved in human trafficking,...

FTAN Advises Members To Withhold Participation In NIHOTOUR Certification Exercise Amid Ongoing Concerns

May 06, (THEWILL) — The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has advised its member associations not to participate in the ongoing Competency-Based Interview (CBI) and registration exercise being conducted by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism...

Industry Captains Harp On Gains In Generosity

May 05, (THEWILL) — Industry leaders have re-echoed the essence and need for giving, calling on both rich and poor to imbibe the culture of Generosity across board. It was against this background that on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, a...

Otu Unveils Carnival Calabar 2026 Theme, Seeks Greater Tourism Investment

June 1 (THEWILL) — The road to another unforgettable edition of Africa's Biggest Street Party officially began on Sunday night as Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, unveiled the theme for Carnival Calabar and Festival 2026, “Rethinking...

Birthday Without Balloons: Boatman Tarzan Turns Celebration Into Lifeline For Lagos Waterway Communities

May 01, (THEWILL) — What would have been a lavish birthday party became something far more powerful: a movement, relief, and renewed hope, across the waterways of Lagos. On April 30, Chief Ganiyu Shekoni Balogun, the Managing Director of Tarzan...

Port Harcourt To Host Over 500 Industry Leaders At Hospitality Summit 2026

April 30, (THEWILL) — Organisers have unveiled the maiden edition of the Stars of the South Hospitality Conference & Awards (SSHCA) Port Harcourt 2026, a two-day summit aimed at advancing leadership, investment, and operational excellence in Nigeria’s hospitality sector. The...

UK Launches Creative Fund Targeting Nigeria’s $3bn Creative Economy

April 28, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s creative industries, currently valued at an estimated $3 billion annually, are poised for expansion following the launch of a targeted funding initiative designed to strengthen technical production capacity across film, fashion and music. The UK-Nigeria...

NTDA Partners Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom To Elevate Gelede Festival As National Cultural Celebration

April 28, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has announced plans to collaborate with the Igbobi‑Sabe Kingdom to develop the revered Gelede Festival into a recognised national cultural celebration, as part of broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s...

UK–Nigeria Education Trade Mission Strengthens Partnerships During Lagos Engagement

April 24, (THEWILL) — Lagos strengthened its position as a strategic hub for international education partnerships as delegates of the UK–Nigeria Skills and Schools Trade Mission concluded high-level engagements in the city, fostering collaboration between United Kingdom institutions and...

Nwonyo Fishing Festival Returns As Middle Belt States Signal Tourism Partnership With Taraba

By Janefrances Chibuzor The revival of the Nwonyo Fishing Festival in Taraba State has drawn renewed regional interest, with leaders from Middle Belt states pledging support for tourism collaboration, following the successful staging of the cultural event at Nwonyo...

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Janefrances Ebere Chibuzor is a Tourism Writer at THEWILL
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