At least three local airlines have shown signs of early recovery from COVID-19 lockdown, with the reopening of closed routes and additional frequencies on traditional routes. As of yesterday, airlines like Dana Air, Air Peace and Arik Air had received an additional capacity to expand operations across the local network.The development, industry analysts said, suggested […]
Ahead of the commissioning of the newly completed, international terminal at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, the Management of the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN), has inspected the airport. A statement by FAAN spokesperson, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, said the delegation was led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu along with the Nigerian […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an advisory circular to caution pilots, airline operators and others against adverse weather condition in Nigerian airports. This is coming as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that $53 million proceeds from sales of foreign airlines’ tickets are still trapped in Nigeria, just as African […]
Foreign airline, Emirates, has opened additional, multi-risk insurance cover for travellers, to the sum of $500,000. Provided by Emirates and AIG travel at no additional cost to its customers, this cover is the first of its kind in the airline and travel insurance industry. It is designed to provide all Emirates passengers a unique offer […]
"The tour is aimed at assessing the infrastructural needs of the airports," an official said. The management of the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN) has commenced a 10-day facility tour of the nation's 23 airports. A statement signed by Henritta Yakubu, the Authority's spokesperson, said the tour began on Monday. "The tour is aimed at assessing the infrastructural […]
Delta Air Lines, the Aeroporti di Roma and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have joined in a first-of-its-kind trans-Atlantic COVID-19 testing program that will enable quarantine-free entry into Italy, in accordance with a decree expected to be issued soon by the government of Italy. “Carefully designed COVID-19 testing protocols are the best path for resuming international […]
The corps boss says from December, driver's licence will no longer be issued without NIN Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), said the corps will introduce the National Identity Number (NIN) information for vehicle registration by the first quarter of 2021. Mr Oyeyemi revealed this when he featured on the News Agency […]
Ex-workers of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO), have issued the management and the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), a two-week ultimatum to explain the status of their N1.13 billion or face legal action. The aggrieved ex-workers numbering over 700 have engaged the services of human rights lawyer, Joe Nwokedi, to demand the payment of […]
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has clarified that Nigeria is exempted from the new $15000 visa Bond policy introduced by the outgoing administration of President Donald Trump. In statement on it's website a few hours ago, the US Embassy said Nigeria is not included in this six months pilot programme. The Embassy said "In […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released guidance to ensure that the air cargo industry is ready to support the large-scale handling, transport and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. IATA said its guidance for vaccine, pharmaceutical logistics and distribution provides recommendations for governments and the logistics supply chain in preparation for what would be […]
