Category: TRAVEL & AVIATION

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, yesterday, vowed it would sanction foreign airlines selling tickets to Nigerians in dollars. He said such practice violates the country’s laws. Sirika, disclosed this while fielding questions from reporters after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) officials have already been directed to protect the interest of Nigerians, adding that no violator will be spared. The minister said reports reveal some of the airlines were refusing naira and…

The Ogun Cargo Airport, which is adjudged as the fastest built cargo airport in Nigeria will participate at Chinet Aviacargo Conference where it will unveil the opportunities available to stakeholders. Recall that at Chinet 2021 the Commissioner of Finance for Ogun State, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo had promoted the airport as a great option for investors and the return to Chinet will be a great testimonial for Ogun State. He promised that the airport will be built before the end of 2022. The promise has been fulfilled and the state returns…

The challenges of the aviation sector bedevilling Nigeria is not about to end anytime soon as Delta Air Lines has suspended its flights between New York-JFK and Lagos effective October 4, 2022. Only recently, Emirates also suspended its flight operations to Nigeria. Delta Air Lines made the disclosure in a statement it issued this morning that the route suspension was to fit into “the current demand environment.” The statement, however, stressed that the airline was still operating its Lagos and Atlanta routes. The statement said, “Delta is suspending its non-stop…

Mr Kamil Al-Awadhi of IATA By Wole Shadare The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the clearing house for over 200 international airlines said it would continue to engage the Nigerian government with a view to expediting the release of the remaining amount so that airlines can afford to serve Nigeria and other African countries where their funds are trapped. Nigeria is among countries in Africa that are keeping airlines’ funds. Other countries keeping airlines’ funds are Zimbabwe ($100 million), Algeria ($96 million), Eritrea ($79 million), and Ethiopia ($75 million). The…

As part of his administration’s relentless efforts to rekindle the collective hopes of the citizens, Osun government has partnered the Nigerian Air Force to build Africa’s first and largest aviation city in Ido-Osun. The initiative, according to the government has birthed the untiring efforts to ensure it keeps the dream of having an airport in Osun alive. This is even as Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday, handed over the runway and airport corridor for the commencement of the construction phase of the project. The Chief of Air Staff, Air…