# Nigeria tourism push expands partnerships and reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-tourism-promotion-program > Updated: 2026-08-18T06:29:04.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 11. Nigeria’s tourism and creative economy drive has intensified through calls for digital transformation, infrastructure upgrades, and regional partnerships. At the 9th Nigeria Tourism Investors Forum and Exhibition (NTIFE) in late July and early August 2026, Minister Hannatu Musawa urged operators to adopt sustainability and digital innovation to remain globally competitive, linking these efforts to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’. Industry stakeholders, including FTAN President Dr Aliyu Badaki, emphasized the need to resolve fragmented operations and overlapping statutes. Key demands from the forum included modernized airports, improved roads, a dedicated tourist police, and streamlined regulations to attract investment. Parallel efforts to bolster the creative economy include federal reforms to regulate emerging technologies like AI and strengthen the digital economy. On a regional level, Minister Musawa collaborated with the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, to develop cultural tourism in the Warri Kingdom. State governments are also pursuing localized growth through private-sector hospitality partnerships. In Lagos, officials met with hospitality operators to discuss service standards and digitization, while the Oyo State Government pledged support for investors to enhance security and infrastructure, particularly surrounding major cultural events like the World Egungun and Sango Festivals. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Nigerian states seek hospitality partnerships to boost tourism Nigerian state governments in Lagos and Oyo are strengthening partnerships with private hospitality providers to drive tourism growth through improved infrastructure, digitization, and service standards. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-states-seek-hospitality-partnerships-to-boost-tourism ### 2026-08-06: Nigeria government backs creative industries and tourism for growth Nigeria’s government under President Tinubu pledged support for advertising, creative industries and cultural tourism, citing job creation, digital growth and heritage promotion with ARCON and the Warri Kingdom 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-government-backs-creative-industries-and-tourism-for-growth ### 2026-08-02: Nigeria tourism stakeholders demand infrastructure upgrades and policy reforms At Nigeria’s 9th Tourism Investors Forum, stakeholders called for better infrastructure, streamlined regulations and investment incentives to grow tourism and diversify the economy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-tourism-stakeholders-demand-infrastructure-upgrades-and-policy-reforms ### 2026-07-30: Nigeria's Tourism Minister Hannatu Musawa Calls for Digital and Green Overhaul Nigeria’s tourism minister Hannatu Musawa urged digital, sustainable reforms at NTIFE 2026, linking them to President Tinubu’s agenda for diversification and job growth. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-tourism-minister-hannatu-musawa-calls-for-digital-and-green-overhaul ### 2026-07-20: Nigeria pushes tourism growth with festival calendar and university partnership Nigeria’s United Nigeria Airlines calls for a festival calendar while FTAN partners with the University of Abuja to boost tourism education ahead of the July NTIFE event. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-pushes-tourism-growth-with-festival-calendar-and-university-partnership ### 2026-07-19: Nigerian Travel Association Deepens Tourism Partnership with Ghana NANTA's executive council toured Ghana, hosted by Safari World, to forge a long‑term tourism partnership that will promote travel between Nigeria and Ghana and boost regional tourism business. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-travel-association-deepens-tourism-partnership-with-ghana ### 2026-07-15: Nigeria Tourism Authority and Diaspora Commission forge tourism partnership Nigeria’s Tourism Development Authority and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission partnered to promote diaspora tourism, rebrand tourism assets and launch initiatives like the Door of Return, Naija Flavour Expo, 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-tourism-authority-and-diaspora-commission-forge-tourism-partnership ### 2026-07-15: Nigeria tourism federation seeks law overhaul as agencies plan Ghana trade retreat Nigeria's tourism federation calls for legal reforms while NANTA heads to Ghana for a trade retreat to boost bilateral tourism under AfCFTA. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-tourism-federation-seeks-law-overhaul-as-agencies-plan-ghana-trade-retreat ### 2026-07-09: Nigeria tourism officials push stronger partnerships, sustainability at NATOP AGM Nigeria’s tourism leaders urged stronger partnerships, professional tour operators and sustainable practices at the NATOP AGM, citing state investments, upcoming Arise Palm Resort and the need for financing and 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-tourism-sector-pushes-for-sustainable-growth-and-investment ### 2026-06-20: Nigeria's Tourism Authority Launches Digital Platform and Seeks Engineering Regulator Guidelines Nigeria's tourism authority launches the NITOUREY digital platform while FTAN seeks COREN's regulatory model to professionalise the sector and enhance promotion. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-tourism-authority-launches-digital-platform-and-seeks-engineering-regulator-guidelines ### 2026-06-13: Nigeria’s Tourism Authority and PR Institute Partner to Leverage Culture Ranking Nigeria’s tourism authority and PR institute announced a partnership to turn the country’s top cultural reputation ranking into increased visitor numbers, using storytelling, PPPs and digital platforms. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-tourism-authority-and-pr-institute-partner-to-leverage-culture-ranking --- Cite as: Nigeria tourism push expands partnerships and reforms. 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