Travel/Tourism
Lagos Sheraton Unveils 107 Renovated Facilities
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The iconic Sheraton Lagos Hotel has unveiled 107 newly renovated club rooms and suites, all refreshed and elegantly furnished with modern interiors and enhanced amenities.
Intuitive design blends seamlessly with local cultural elements and permeates through the re- energized interiors to provide a sense of place.
The hotel also revealed an all new invigorated Sheraton® Club Lounge, the brand’s exclusive lounge destination that provides upgraded access and enhanced privileges.
“The renovation of our Club Rooms and Suites and the Sheraton Club Lounge at the Sheraton Lagos underscores the brand’s new elevated and customized approach to design as part of Sheraton 2020, a 10-point plan designed to put Sheraton back in the global spotlight and solidify its positioning as a leading global hotel brand of choice, everywhere,” said Barry Curran, Area General Manager for Nigeria. “We are confident that these modern enhancements and added amenities will further empower our guests and enable them to experience more during their stay.”
All of the 107 Sheraton Club Rooms and Suites have been completely redesigned in order to create a modern and elegant experience. Purposefully designed with attention to detail, they come equipped with the renowned Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience providing unmatched comfort. Particular attention has been given to the lighting to ensure efficient task lighting where required and just the right level of ambient light for relaxation. The use of a mosaic pattern on the wall tiling adds intricate detail to the room. The bathrooms are thoughtfully designed using quality materials and fittings with premium bath amenities.
The Hotel also unveiled the new Sheraton Club Lounge which combines intuitive design with a higher level of comfort and access, providing Club guests with added privileges and highly personalized services. Guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast, tea, coffee, drinks and snacks.
“We’ve inspired change that we’re sure will exceed expectations by issuing modern, elegant and intelligent updates to both our service and Club Room and Suites design,” added Barry. “Our associates are excited to connect with our guests whenever possible, collaborate on their passions and make each stay memorable delivering on our commitment to service excellence”.
The hotel celebrated and showcased its refurbished spaces with “Paired”, the Sheraton brand’s new hotel lobby bar experience that comprises of artisanal small plates and elevated bar snacks, served alongside premium wines and suggested beverages. Paired stretches the boundaries of traditional pairing principles by blending ingredients together in new and unexpected ways. The food and beverage experience was complimented with music and cultural nuances for a truly delightful intimate evening attended by the esteemed invitees for this exclusive showcase and celebration.
Sheraton Lagos Hotel which opened in 1985 as the first arrival point for international travelers to Lagos has since been a city landmark and a hotspot for the local community as well as the international traveler. The hotel’s close proximity to the international airport has positioned it as a safe haven in the commercial capital of Nigeria.
Sheraton Lagos offers a variety of dining experiences that range from local cuisine to an international buffet to authentic Italian at the three restaurants. A lively and eclectic Sunday brunch, Theme Nights every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday at the Pool Terrace along with local live entertainment on Fridays and the very popular Wazobia nights form a highlight, while the buzzing atmosphere of the lobby and bars creates the ideal ambience for regular Sheraton Paired events where friends, family and colleagues connect over a delightful selection of premium wines paired with unexpected bar snacks and food.
Recreational facilities include Sheraton Fitness, outdoor pool, tennis courts, and a mini golf range ensuring guests can make the most out of every stay. Endless connectivity through high-speed Wi-Fi and a full-service business centre caters to every business need round the clock while flexible meeting spaces with the dedicated event specialists ensure the success of any gathering.
Sheraton Lagos Hotel continues to deliver effortless travel experiences enabling guests to experience more combining international facilities with the warm and welcoming spirit of Nigerian hospitality.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
About 14.12 per cent stake in Ikeja Hotel Plc has been acquired by Honeywell Group Limited, a notice on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited has revealed.
Honeywell Group took up the part of the hospitality firm through one of its affiliates known as HGL Real Estate Limited.
Ikeja Hotel, in the disclosure filed with the NGX on July 2, 2026, said the stake comprised 305,323,525 units of its equities.
“Ikeja Hotel hereby notifies the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the general public that it has received notification from HGL Real Estate Limited, an affiliate of Honeywell Group Limited, that it has acquired 305,323,525 units of Ikeja Hotel Plc’s shares, representing 14.12 per cent shareholding in the company,” the notice stated.
Ikeja Hotel is one of Nigeria’s leading hospitality investment and hotel management companies with premium hospitality assets.
It operates two leading hospitality organisations in Lagos, the Sheraton Lagos Hotel and Balmoral Convention Centre.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
About 10 hospitality establishments, including hotels and restaurants, were sealed on Wednesday by officials of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).
The affected businesses are located in different locations in the Alimosho Local Government Area of the metropolis, Business Post learned from a statement from the agency.
It was stated that they were sealed by LASEPA for persistent violations of environmental regulations despite repeated warnings, abatement notices, and several opportunities to comply with the agency’s directives.
According to the notice, the enforcement exercise was carried out in line with the directives of the Lagos State government to ensure strict compliance with environmental laws and to safeguard public health.
The affected facilities were said to have breached various environmental regulations, including noise pollution, air pollution, unlawful discharge of untreated effluent, obstruction of official duties, among others.
LASEPA closed the premises of Granduer Meridian at Obasa Akiniyi Street, Oluwaga, Ipaja for non-compliance with the agency’s directives; Lasola (Spazio Bar), located on Ipaja Road, Fatolu Bus Stop, Ipaja, was sealed for noise pollution and non-compliance with directives; Millennium Restaurant, located at Gate Bus Stop, Ipaja, Ayobo, was shut down for non-compliance with directives; O2 Exquisite Suites & Tower on Jimoh Akinremi Street, Jimoh Bus Stop, Akowonjo, was sealed for non-compliance with directives; and Chirozz Hotel & Suites, located on Samuel Street, Akowonjo, by Vulcanizer Bus Stop, Egbeda, was closed for noise pollution and non-compliance with directives.
In addition, House 7 Hotel, located at Remi Akande Street, Egbeda, was sealed for non-compliance with LASEPA’s directives; House 48 on Isiba Oluwo Street, Egbeda, was sealed for non-compliance with directives; Exclusive Hotel, located at Ishan Kimishe, Akesan Bus Stop, was shut down by non-compliance with directives; Sabola Ventures Limited, Iocated at Km 11, LASU–Isheri Road, Igando, was shut down for operating without evidence of an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), and discharging untreated effluent into public drains; and City Int’l Motel, located at Chief Olu-Adegbite Street, off Oladun Street, Council Bus Stop, Idimu, was sealed for non-compliance with directives.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Emirates has become the first airline cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft.
The aircraft (A6-EBK) will enter commercial service with a flight from Hong Kong to Dubai carrying over 100 tonnes of cargo, a statement from the airline operator stated.
The converted Emirates Boeing 777-300ERSF offers 100 tonnes of payload capacity and 811 m³ of cargo volume, representing a 25 per cent increase in cargo volume over the Boeing 777-F production freighter.
At 47 pallet positions, the converted aircraft also accommodates 10 additional pallet positions when compared with the Boeing 777-F production freighter, making it ideal for transporting volumetric cargo such as e-commerce goods, which currently constitute around 20 per cent of global air cargo tonnage with further growth projected in the next few years.
The converted Boeing 777-300ERSF is the sixth new freighter, following five Boeing 777-F production freighters, to join Emirates SkyCargo’s fleet since March 2026.
As part of its ambitious expansion strategy, Emirates SkyCargo will also be taking delivery of five additional Boeing 777-F aircraft as well as one additional converted Boeing 777-300ERSF by December 2026.
Emirates SkyCargo will also be introducing three additional converted Boeing 777-ERSFs into its fleet in 2027.
“The induction of the first converted Emirates Boeing 777-300ERSF into operational service represents the next step in the expansion of our fleet and operational agility.
“We are optimising our fleet assets by converting older Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft to meet the growing demand for air cargo capacity to transport goods rapidly across the world,” Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President, Badr Abbas, commented.
“Combined with our growing fleet of Boeing 777-F production freighters, we have already been able to scale our global freighter network from just over 40 destinations in February this year to 62 destinations currently and growing.
“We are providing our global customers with scalable cargo capacity and ultimate flexibility and connectivity when moving cargo to and through our hub in Dubai,” Abbas added.
