Lagos — One of the world's most distinctive brands in luxury hospitality business, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, has indicated interest in extending its chain of iconic resorts in Abuja the capital city of Nigeria. The proposed 270 room hotel which will be located at the central business district of Abuja is only 30km from the […]
Findings have revealed that the high exchange rate of the naira to foreign currencies has grounded air cargo business in Nigeria. It was gathered that clearing agents and aviation handling companies last experienced peak in their business at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in December 2014. The sub-sector has lost projected N5 billion in business capacity, turnover […]
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has confirmed that 99 Nigerian pilgrims died, 42 injured and 214 others missing in the September 24 stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia. The confirmation came as a road traffic expert, Alhaji Babatunde Adewumi, suggested that NAHCON should engage the services of trained and qualified traffic controllers to help in […]
Water Safety Do please wear buoyancy jackets and keep a special eye on children. Don’t jump off a moving boat and don’t sit on the front deck of a day boat. Don’t approach anyone in the water stern (back) first – that’s where the propeller is. Fire Safety Protecting the inside […]
Umuahia — The Abia State government has taken measures to revive the tourism sector, as part of its transformation agenda. The measures include world class organization of entertainment and cultural events, revival of the culture of the people and talent hunt for potentials. Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Entertainment and Protocol, Mr. Uchenna […]
How many times have you boarded a flight and noticed one or two passengers who are acting a bit peculiar? Here is a list of top reasons why people dread flying: 1. The plane’s wings might fall off, sending you spiraling to your doom on a deserted island. 2. The lavatory might be broken, […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has unveiled the Nigeria’s State Safety Policy Statement. This policy statement was signed by the Director-General, NCAA, Capt. Muhtar Usman. The regulatory agency said this was done in compliance with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s Annex 19 on Safety Management, which was adopted by the ICAO Council […]
A Federal High Court in Lagos has further adjourned till December 12, 2015 for report of settlement between Dana Airlines Limited and one Pastor Omowumi Oluranti. Oluranti and his co-plaintiff are seeking compensation in the sum of N579.5m for the losses they suffered when an aircraft belonging to Dana Airlines crashed onto their landed property […]
Monitoring trends for several weeks and even months before committing to buying a plane ticket is just plain waste of time and unproductive. For those looking for deals on airfares, general wisdom is to book early and be flexible with dates. By the way, it’s not a Nigerian “thing” for passengers to wait a few […]
The Consumer Protection Department (CPD) is a division of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). It was launched in March 2001, to ensure that all aviation consumers obtain the best services in air transportation. Its main mission is to serve as the eagle eye of the industry by being responsible for informing, educating and protecting […]
