Category: TRAVEL & AVIATION

Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, the Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has said that the Lagos new airport terminal has reached 98 per cent completion and will be ready for commissioning before the end of March 2022. The new terminal is one of the four terminals the Federal Government secured a $500 million loan deal from the Exim Bank of China to build, additional counterpart funding of $100 million was also provided by the Nigerian government. He also said that Kano new terminal is equally…

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Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation Senator Hidi Sirika may not fulfill his promise to Nigerians and the aviation world …No AOC For AMCON’s NG Eagle It was way back in 2021 that Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Senator Hidi Sirika told the whole world that Nigeria will begin the operation of a new national air carrier in the first quarter of 2022. He made the announcement then while speaking to journalists after the Federal Executive Council presided by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Abuja. He had said then, “In this 2021, we will…

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…Set To Commence Operations To Niamey February 25 Air Peace has announced that it will resume direct scheduled flight operations to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on March 1, 2022. Similarly, the airline also disclosed that it is set to expand its West Coast presence by launching flight operations into Niamey, Niger Republic on February 25, 2022. Aside these two routes, it was further gathered that Kinshasha and Malabo will follow in the first quarter of 2022. The Management of the airline made the revelation in a news…

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained the Managing Director of Medview Airline, Mr. Muneer Bankole. Bankole is expected to account for over $900,000 in connection with Hajj operations. The transactions between Bankole and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) took place in 2019. According to a fact sheet, Bankole, who was invited by the EFCC, arrived at the commission’s complex at 11 am on Monday. “The MD was invited by the anti-graft agency over a case of alleged diversion of 50 per cent of funds paid…

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said that it was yet to receive official communication from the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the lifting of flight restrictions placed on Nigeria and 11 other African countries following the discovery of Omicron variant of coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Africa late last year. The agency however said that once an official letter was received from the UAE, the Ministry of Aviation, and the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 pandemic would act appropriately. Capt. Musa Nuhu, the Director-General of…

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The management of Dana Air has apologised to its teaming passengers over the recent delays and flight cancellations due to an unscheduled maintenance on two of its aircraft, which was based on the airline’s strict adherence to global safety standards. This standard procedure, the airline said, disrupted its schedule on January 25 and 26, 2022. A statement from Dana said, “But we are working around the clock to return to our normal schedule very soon.” The statement continued, “Every time our schedule is disrupted, it is usually a very painful…

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Following the decision to move the operational hub United Nigeria Airline to Enugu State, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has reiterated his administration’s commitment to support and encourage genuine private sector-driven business investments to bloom in the state. Gov. Ugwuanyi, who spoke when he received the management team of United Nigeria Airlines, led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, at the Government House, Enugu, yesterday, assured the delegation that his administration will fully support the company to grow its business in Enugu State. The governor stressed that…

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In celebration of this year’s yuletide, Dana Air has announced N18,000 flash sales for passengers travelling from Asaba, Owerri and Enugu to Lagos, valid till December 31, 2021. The airline made this commitment this during a courtesy visit by AHS Aviation Handling Services Nigeria Limited to Dana Air’s newly appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Sukhjinder Mann. According to the Director of Aviation Handling Services (AHS), Sam Oluwole, “We are here to welcome Mr. Sukhjinder Mann back to the Nigerian Aviation industry and to discuss challenges in the ground handling sector…

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Arik Air has announced that beginning from Wednesday December 15, 2021, it would resume daily flight operations from Lagos to Owerri and Asaba. This was made known today by Mr Adebanji Ola the PR and Communications Manager of the airline. Banji added that both the Owerri and Asaba flights will operate from the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 otherwise known as General Aviation Terminal (GAT). He said that flights from Lagos to Owerri will depart at 7:00 am while the inbound from Owerri will leave Sam Mbakwe Airport at 8:30am…

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