NIHOTOUR to appeal Lagos Court ruling in dispute with Hotel owners

By Adebowale Johnson
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has announced plans to appeal a reported Federal High Court ruling in Lagos in a suit instituted by the Hotel Owners and Managers Association of Lagos (HOMAL) against the institute and other defendants.
In a statement dated October 15, 2026, NIHOTOUR said it would obtain a certified true copy of the judgment and consult its legal advisers on the appropriate steps to challenge the ruling.
The institute reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling its statutory mandate and promoting professional standards in Nigeria’s hospitality, travel and tourism sectors.
It said the dispute raised broader questions a...