In 2015, based on passenger traffic, Atlanta Hartfield-Jackson International Airport in Georgia, USA was the number 1 ranked busiest airport in the world. This hub for US carrier, Delta, handled 101.5 million passengers last year, compared to number 2 ranked Beijing Capital International Airport Chaoyang-Shunyi, in Beijing, China, which saw 89.9 million passengers pass through […]
About 50 airlines which operated in Nigeria from the nation’s Independence on October 1, 1960 have been liquidated, findings by the Daily Trust have shown. It was learnt that while most of the airlines were owned by Nigerians, others were jointly owned with partners from countries in Africa and Europe. Few of the airlines lasted for […]
With the East African region seeking to boost revenues from the tourism industry and diversify services, the bloc has been keen on attracting international hotel brands to establish presence in the region. However, in the process, concern is how can they attract and retain the brands. This was also a major topic of discussion at […]
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has acknowledged the Federal Government's effort to reposition the aviation sector and set it on the path of growth. President of ICAO, Dr. Olumuyiwa Bernard Aliu, in Montreal, Canada, said efforts in the area of capacity building, infrastructure development and security were preparing the sector in Nigeria and the […]
One of the key highlights of the 27th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government, which held in Kigali, Rwanda in July 2016, was the launch of the African Union passport. Remarkably Idris Deby, the Chairperson of the African Union and President of the Republic of Chad, and Paul […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has called on airline operators, service providers and the business community to take advantage of the new business opportunity provided by the commencement of international cargo operations at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. The Managing Director of FAAN, Saleh Dunoma made the call in a statement signed […]
Since the transition of the 38th Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa, there has been great anticipation for the coronation of His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Ehenede Erediauwa, Edaiken N’Uselu. However, while the traditional processes that precede the ceremony since commenced and there have been clashes with the Edo state gubernatorial elections, the Benin Traditional Council only recently announced […]
Messrs Highway Digital has unveiled a gadget designed to help reduce road accidents in the country. The Country Sales Manager, Highway Digital, Mr. Sultan Mohammed, said at the Made-in-Nigeria Summit that the new device would go a long way in eradicating accidents caused by motorists on major highways in the country. He said, “We […]
Members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, have collectively employed about 500,000 Nigerians, the National President of the association, Alhaji Isiwele Shehu has said. The employments comprised of drivers, motor boys and office workers and are spread across the country. Members collectively have more than 250,000 vehicles across the country, he said. […]
This year, the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) plans to reduce road crashes to a minimum. In order to achieve this goal, the agency is sharing road safety tips with the public. Here are amazing tips for motorists. Avoid distracted driving- Distracted driving is one of the major and growing threat to road safety. […]
