By Tobi Adetunji The growth forecast for the Nigeria Air Transport market is 174per cent in the next 20 years and if met, would have supported approximately $4.7 billion of GDP and over 555,000 jobs. This was disclosed by the…
By Tobi Adetunji The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has hinted that there will be a temporary closure of the regular Drop Off Zone at the departure frontage of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos due to the ongoing…
Nigeria’s premier airline, Air Peace, has announced the resumption of flights to Johannesburg from Oct. 17 The Spokesperson of the airline, Mr Stanley Olisa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. He said that the Lagos-Johannesburg service would…
By Tobi Adetunji Aviation unions, Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) and Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Branch have advised the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika to stop the issuance of AOC to…
By Tobi Adetunji The federal government has revealed that it’s investigating alleged extortion and fraudulent activities of in-bound travellers at various international airports in the country. The PSC Chairman, Boss Mustapha made this known when commenting on various challenges experienced…
The Director of Media and Publicity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr Steve Otaloro, has lauded the efforts of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in revamping the Akure Airport. Otaloro made the commendation while speaking with newsmen on…
By Tobi Adetunji A report by global management consulting firm, Oliver Wyman, and the international Aviation Women Association, has revealed in a new survey that 59 per cent of women working in leadership positions in aviation have considered leaving the…
By Tobi Adetunji United is to operate the first ever nonstop flight between Washington, D.C. and Lagos and offer more flights between D.C. and Africa than any other carrier. United Airlines disclosed this in a statement a copy of which…
By Tobi Adetunji The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reviewed the service charge of ground handling companies after 35 years, the body also pegged the passenger and cargo flights at $1500 and $5000 respectively. The approved new safety threshold…
By Tobi Adetunji The Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development , has accused private jet owners of aiding gold smuggling in the country. He made the allegation, although was silent on the identities of the jet owners. He…
