The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), in collaboration with the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, hosted the 2026 Nigeria–China Food Festival in Abuja, bringing together stakeholders from both countries to celebrate their food, culture and longstanding friendship. The festival, held on August 27 at the China Cultural Centre, Abuja, was themed “From Farm…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a globally competitive hospitality, travel and tourism ecosystem, as key stakeholders across government, the private sector and industry institutions rallied strong support for the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) at the Sectoral Personnel, Practitioners, Operators and Institutions Registration, Induction, Fellowship Conferment and Inauguration of…
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare Dr. Abisoye Fagade, has commended the Federal Government for lifting the suspension on regulatory activities within Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism sector, describing the decision as a significant step towards revitalising the industry and advancing inclusive sector development. Aare Fagade…
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, 2028, signed by the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture,…
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (Nihotour) has announced that its highly anticipated Gastronomy Oriki Royal Festival, earlier scheduled for December 6, will be shifted to a new date following consultations with key local and international partners. The festival, described as an “Olympic gastronomy event,” aims to break a Guinness World Record by hosting…
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to build a globally competitive and data-driven hospitality, travel, and tourism industry. This partnership represents a bold step toward transforming Nigeria’s tourism landscape by deepening…
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), in partnership with Novarosta, is proud to announce the global unveiling of ORÍKÌ — a landmark cultural and culinary experience designed to project Nigeria’s creative excellence, deepen global cultural exchange, and attract investment into Africa’s burgeoning culinary tourism industry. The grand event will hold on Saturday, 6th…
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has emphasized the urgent need for effective regulation in Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism sector, noting that the industry must be properly guided by law to yield full national and economic benefit. He made this remark when the Director-General of the National Institute for…
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), in partnership with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), set the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja aglow in a burst of rhythm, energy, and national pride — as both agencies staged a surprise “Service in Motion” Flash Mob to mark this year’s Customer Service Week. The…
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) today 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…
