The Bayelsa government at the weekend opened partnership discussions with its Akwa Ibom counterpart on the use of Ibom Air to start commercial flight...
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says 500 small new commercial buses will be released by next week Thursday to replace motorcycles. The Governor,...
Following a complaint by the former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Joe Abah, regarding a N2,000 charge by officials of the...
The Federal Government has expressed concerns over the “unabated” ticket racketeering, seeking ways to curb the menace and not deny passengers access to train...
The Federal Government is expected to raise $250 million from private investors for the proposed national carrier, Nigerian Air. The Ministry of Aviation made...
Lufthansa has confirmed that it has concluded plan to resume flights from the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, as soon as the federal government...
The protests and petitions have been deafening over the failure of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to promptly issue passports to Nigerians who have...
Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, yesterday took delivery of another Boeing 737 aircraft at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, for the...
The ministry of interior has asked the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to work with other agencies to upgrade the security measures...
The Federal Government says Emirates Airline will soon resume flights to and from Nigeria. Musa Nuhu, director-general of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA),...
Overseas maintenance of aircraft costs scheduled local airlines excess of N44 billion yearly. The capital flight, from a conservative estimate of about 70 operating...
New Peace Mass Transit Ultra-modern depots with unique facilities and services in the ancient Benin kingdom and Aba, have been exciting to travel to...
The Federal Government has granted approval for the establishment of the Escravos Seaport Industrial Complex, ESIC, to Mercury Marine Concession Company, MMCC. The proposed...
The Academy of Medicine Specialties, together with its Rapid-Response initiative group, has advised the federal government to shut the country's international airports for at...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted and seized consignments of heroin and khat with a street value of over N10 billion,...
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, presented the progress and achievement on rail infrastructure to the NEC. The National Economic Council (NEC) says it...
Arik Air has announced that it will resume direct flights from Lagos to Kano, effective Tuesday, April 27, 2021. The airline said the three...
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that the first phase of its 37-km Rail Mass Transit Red Line will transport 500,000 people daily. This...
The increasing price of aviation fuel also called Jet A1 has pushed up airfares along all routes in the country. Investigations showed that the...
Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, will on Friday, April 16, flag off freight and haulage services on the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line. This will mark...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has received an alert from the ministry of aviation over planned attacks on airports across...
African airlines’ traffic shrunk by 68 per cent in February year-on-year, according to a latest by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The development...
The Federal Government has reopened the Mallam Aminu Kano international airport for commercial flights. The airport was shutdown in March 2020 as part of...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)’s audit report on the activities of Azman Air has identified several safety concern, which the airline would have...
Global travel and tourism sector has recorded an excess of $4.5 trillion revenue loss for Year 2020, which translates to about 50 per cent...
Following the recent cases of flight delays and cancellation, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) said the hazy weather will lessen and flight operations will...
Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, yesterday, threatened to expose those it believed are sabotaging the e-Call-Up system by the management of Nigerian Ports...
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has said that in order to recover its huge debts from Arik Air, it injected over N375...
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has stated that Nigerians can now be issued international passport in 24 hours. Speaking at the launching of...
Operators in the aviation industry have expressed displeasure over the manner in which the disbursement of the N27 billion Covid-19 intervention fund earmarked for...
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captian Musa Nuhu has described the Anambra International Cargo/Passenger Airport,...
A certification team from Nigeria's aviation regulatory authorities is expected to visit the airport soon. Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has said that the state-owned...
The House of Representatives says $90.5 million is lost yearly in Nigeria due to unfavourable concession deals in the aviation sector. Speaking on Tuesday...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said that airlines registered in Nigeria and providing commercial air transport services are entitled to duty-free importation of...
The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has suspended trucks carrying export cargoes into ports for the next fourteen days. This measure, according to the Authority,...
Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, has disclosed plans to add a brand new Boeing 737-Max aircraft to its fleet and operations. The airline said though...
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has invested €20 million into Bolt, a ride-hailing company, to promote access to...
Pilots under the aegis of National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has condemned the management of Azman Air for planning to replace...
There should be special Forex window for airlines, says OknokwoWhen flight operations resumed last July after weeks of COVID-19 lockdown, the major industry worry...
Palpable tension now hovers along the access roads to Tin-Can Island Ports, second largest Seaports in Lagos, over Wednesday’s shooting of a clearing agent,...
The Federal Government on Wednesday said that it was dealing with the challenges of compensations payment and relocation of services slowing down Lagos-Ibadan Expressway...
The federal government has, on Tuesday, launched the Nigerian Temporary Passport for one-way trips to Nigeria. This new passport was launched by the Minister...
Following complaints by stakeholders and air travellers about the delay in the reopening of other international operations at the Mallam Aminu Kano Airport, Port...
Air Peace airline is set to resume daily flight operations on the Lagos-Accra route, effective March 15, 2021. The airline said the regional travel...
Lagos State Government and CIG Motors Company Limited have formally signed a Joint Venture Agreement for the establishment of Vehicle Assembly Plant in the...
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has threatened to deal decisively with the cabal behind Apapa gridlock that has defiled moves by successive governments...
The Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway, hitherto undergoing renovation, would now be completely reconstructed. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved over N809.7 billion for various projects,...
German carrier, Lufthansa, has resumed flight operations on the Lagos-Frankfurt route. The foreign carrier recently operated a Frankfurt-Lagos-Frankfurt flight after eight months of temporary...
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to pay special attention to the construction of port access roads. It also urged...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved roads and aviation contracts worth N59.350bn across the country. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) yesterday disclosed its revenues and expenses for the year 2020, revealing that it remitted N2billion into the...
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has advised both U.S citizens and dual nationals to ensure that their international passport has at least six...
The congestion at various terminals at the Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports has dropped to 20 per cent from the initial 40 per cent,...
Air Peace on Monday commenced its inaugural commercial flight from Lagos to Makurdi in Benue State with 40 passengers. The flight will be Mondays,...
The first Lufthansa flight after an eight months suspension occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic, arrived in Lagos last Thursday. The airline said it is...
Nigerian government Friday said the new Lagos-Ibadan rail standard gauge fare will range from N3000 to N6000. “I have received the mandate of President...
Bickering over the right amount of bailout to inject into aviation and revival of local airlines has taken more time than necessary. But as...
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...
Ahead of the commissioning of the newly completed, international terminal at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, the Management of the Federal Airports...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an advisory circular to caution pilots, airline operators and others against adverse weather condition in Nigerian...
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...
"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...
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...
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),...
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...
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has clarified that Nigeria is exempted from the new $15000 visa Bond policy introduced by the outgoing administration...
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...
Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola has ordered the immediate evacuation of trailers on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. He stated this recently at...
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has commended the resumption of daily flights services in and out of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu....
After the Tuesday clash between commercial motorcyclists popularly known as Okada and officials of the Lagos State Taskforce at the Second Rainbow Bus Stop,...
The Federal Government has listed road infrastructural development in the southwest zone and other zones in the country as its topmost priority. The Southwest...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, said on Tuesday that the green chamber will undertake a total overhaul of aviation...
Kano State government has awarded a contract for the reconstruction of Ahmadu Bello Way in Kano metropolis, at the cost of N1. 24 billion....
The non-issuance of clearance to more airports to restart international fights is delaying the resumption of foreign flights at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport,...
Federal Government’s plan to concession airports has run into difficulties over an existing debt and pact with China to build four new terminals at...
All is set for the Air Peace airlines’ inaugural flight to open the Lagos-Johannesburg direct scheduled flight services. The airline yesterday told The Guardian...
Chief Innocent Chukwuma, Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd emerged winner of the 'Car Maker of the Year' 2020 Igbere TV Leadership Excellence...
The Lagos State Mobile Court had forfeited at least 31vehicles impounded in several areas of the state to the government for contravening the State...
The Oyo State Controller of Works, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Mr Kayode Ibrahim, says completion of the 52-kilometre Oyo-Ogbomosho highway project is...
Another round of protest rocked Arik Air in Lagos yesterday amidst planned by the Aviation unions to disrupt the operation of the airline on...
The federal government has yet again made budgetary allocation for its proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air. The Ministry of Aviation’s 2021 fiscal expenditure proposes...
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said the Itakpe-Lokoja-Abuja railway project which will connect the new Warri port, will commence in 2021. Amaechi who...
Heads of maritime agencies have expressed shock at the attack and level of destruction that took place at the corporate headquarters of the Nigerian...
Worried by the second wave of COVID-19 already forcing another lockdown in places like France and the United Kingdom, the Federal Government has disclosed...
Stakeholders at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu have been worried that two months after the much celebrated commissioning of the resurfaced runway of...
Hadi Sirika says the proposed Aviation Development Fund would assist the sector to address its numerous financial challenges. Nigeria's minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika,...
The Senate and the Federal Government disagreed sharply yesterday over the N5 billion bailout approved for airline operators and other businesses in the aviation...
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, yesterday put the debts of Nigerian airlines over the last 10 years to aviation agencies at about...
The Federal Government has approved N4 billion as a bailout fund to airlines to cushion the effects of the impact of the devastation of...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) recently disrupted the operations of airlines indebted to the agency by delaying the operations of two airlines...
The Federal Government recently hinted at the plan to float a new national carrier already christened Nigeria Air. But the controversial venture is coming...
The Lagos State Government will shut the Adekunle-Adeniji axis of the Third Mainland Bridge for the second round of repairs. According to a statement...
The Akure Airport in Ondo State, which was temporarily shut down following the discovery of a suspicious crater, has reopened for operation. A source...
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, yesterday gave next year as the date for the take-off of a new national carrier. He also...
Travel agencies have again raised concerns over the activities of illegal operators, touts and fake agencies that have continued to dupe unsuspecting travellers and...
The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), has condemned the looting and burning of the headquarters building of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)....
Air Peace will begin regular commercial flights from its Lagos hub to Johannesburg in South Africa, before the year ends, its management said. This...
A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibrahim Baba, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to shift all port operations from Lagos...
Local airlines, yesterday, resumed skeletal services following last week’s disruption by the EndSARS protests and the attendant curfew imposed by the Lagos State government....
The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, at the weekend tasked the contractors and engineers handling the Lagos-Ibadan railway project to as a matter...
The Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO) Plc has expressed its commitment to ensure that more vehicles run on gas in Nigeria to improve efficiency...
The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Hassan Bello has said that the Kano Inland Dry Port (IDP) will be a transit...
The Federal Government has commenced acquisition of right of way for the $1.9 billion Kano (Nigeria)-Maradi (Niger Republic) rail line, and that of the...
The Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (Lekki Port), developers of the Lekki Deep Sea Port currently under construction at the Lagos Free Zone, Ibeju...
The governments of South Korea and Belgium have pledged more support for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in its drive to...
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, said on Thursday that the Federal Government was ready to provide support and enabling environment to investors...
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved over N33.1 billion for the award of contract for the reconstruction of Apapa-Oworonsoki-Ojota Phase Section 2,...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN , workers Thursday embarked on 1 day warning strike to press home their demands for payment of...
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced that it generated total revenue of N1.02 trillion in three years under the tenure of its current...
As the National Assembly begins the review of Civil Aviation Act 2006, aviation stakeholders have urged lawmakers to prioritise the autonomy of the Nigerian...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Area II Command, Onne Port, Rivers State, said it generated over N13.11 billion for the month of September. Meanwhile,...
Air Peace has acquired a new ERJ-145 aircraft to boost its domestic and regional operations, raising its fleet capacity to 26 aircraft. The 50-seater...
Captain Musa Nuhu is the Director General (DG) of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). He assumed office at a time the global aviation industry...
Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has named four shipping companies it said were responsible for the intractable gridlock on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway and has...
The Chairman and CEO of Air Peace, Allen Onyema has commended the signing of Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASA) between Nigeria and the United...
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has warned United Arab Emirates (UAE)-bound passengers from Nigeria to be in possession of confirmed return ticket and confirmed...
The Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Mr. Fidet Okhiria, has said the Corporation will begin to issue electronic tickets by November this year....
President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed the appointment of Freeborn Okhiria as the Managing Director/CEO of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). The renewal was disclosed by...
At last, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will start issuing visa to Nigerians from today while the country's mega airline carrier, Emirates Airlines, would...
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, Wednesday confirmed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will begin issuance of Visas to intending travelers from...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the award of contracts for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri eastern narrow gauge railway,...
Poised to stimulate investment and boost activities amid the downturn induced by COVID-19, the Federal Ministry of Transportation is seeking a package of tax...
Ship owners and maritime experts have backed the Federal Government's ultimatum to International Oil Companies (IOCs), to ban unregistered vessels in Nigerian waters within...
Ever so often I meet Nigerians and visitors to Nigeria who don't know much about the many tourist attractions in the country. Having travelled...
The $1.6billion Lagos-Ibadan railway project will be completed in December this year or early January 2021, the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has...
Nigeria's High Commissioner to Canada, Amb. Adeyinka Asekun, says the host country is unfairly denying a lot of Nigerians visas including students. Asekun stated...
About a month after international flight operations resumed in Nigeria and other countries, air traffic is not showing signs of recovery, suggesting global traveller...
As part of efforts to ease the burden of transportation in the state, the Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced process to harmonize...
Following an agreement between the United Arabs Emirates (UAE), and the Nigerian government, the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has announced plan to...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said African air travel fell by 90 per cent in August, with a forecasted 66% drop in...
While the ministry under Mr Amaechi has made some commendable progress in upgrading rail infrastructure, the situation in the maritime sector leaves much to...
All is now set in Agbor, Delta state for the official commissioning ceremony for commercial operation of the Itakpe-Warri rail line and railway ancillary...
The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Musa Nuhu, in this interview says the regulatory agency has been able to efficiently regulate...
Elder Nathaniel C.U. Okoro, popularly known as Nat Okoro, is the first indigenous Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of the Nigerian Railway...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $1.96 billion contract for the development of a rail line from Kano to Niger Republic. The...
The mission said it would resume immigration and consular services on September 24. The Nigerian high commission in Canada has announced it will resume...
Heavy Duty and Haulage Transport Association of Nigeria on Tuesday instituted a suit at the Federal High Court, Abuja requesting it to compel the...
A renowned molecular biology expert, Dr. Casmier Ifeanyi, has said airline operators must find a balance between cost recovery and passenger safety, as the...
The Quorum Helicopter that crashed in Lagos on August 28, 2020, had no fuel in its tanks, the preliminary report by Accident Investigation Bureau...
The Federal Government has listed the approved COVID-19 test centres for international travellers. This was disclosed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)...
THE Federal Government's focus on railway and seaport development is a necessity to drive the nation's economy, the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi,...
The United Republic of Tanzania says it is reviewing its visa policy for Nigerians. Nigeria falls under Tanzania's Referral Visa category, which requires special...
Aviation unions and Arik Air have reached a compromise a day after the operation of the airline was disrupted by a strike on workers'...
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has raised the alarm that some international flight passengers who presented negative COVID-19 results tested positive for...
Operations of Arik Air were on Monday shut down by the aviation unions over alleged non-payment of staff salaries since April after placing many...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) board has approved the promotion of 79 Assistant Corps Commanders (ACC) to the rank of deputy corps commander...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday gave importers a 30-day notice to clear over time goods in 164 containers abandoned at the ports...
The Bayelsa State Government and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, yesterday, said that they have commenced preparation for the construction of N116trillion...
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has said it is targeting 90 percent automation of seaports ports operations by the first quarter of 2021. The...
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Duoye Diri, has disclosed that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is key in the efforts...
Ethiopian Airlines has said it will resume its Abuja and Lagos flights today shortly after the federal government lifted a ban on international flights...
The Chief Executive Officer of Aero Contractors, Captain Ado Sanusi has said the inability of Nigerian airlines to secure foreign exchange was affecting their...
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun and his Lagos State counterpart, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have asked the federal government to transfer the...
Ahead of the September 5 date for the resumption of international flights, the federal government has listed Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, Angolan...
Following the swearing-in of President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term on May 29, 2019, 43 ministers were appointed to oversee different federal and...
The Lagos State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, has asked drivers to fumigate their...
The Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N) has confirmed that the Bell 206-B 111 helicopter, which crashed last Friday in Lagos has a valid Certificate...
The Minister of State for Transportation, Sen. Gbemisola Saraki, has said there are plans to have dedicated routes for inter-state travels with a plan...
Following protests by the federal government and the organised private sector over the indiscriminate charges slammed on Nigerian-bound cargoes, multinational shipping firm, Maersk Line,...
A fishing boat transporting seven passengers from Makoko community to Offin in Ikorodu capsized on Monday, leaving two of the passengers dead. This was...
Aviation workers yesterday embarked on a protest that disrupted activities at the offices of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) over the plan...
Globally, airports are presumed to be the point of contact and spread of the coronavirus pandemic. This is because people who contracted the virus...
Buffeted by massive revenue drop occasioned by the impact of Covid-19, and other cost-related inflation, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has increased...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said on Wednesday that its aeronautic and non-aeronautic revenues dipped by N17.5bn in 23 weeks due to...
Mr Wale Ojo-Lanre, the Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state on Tourism Development, says the state government has discovered a...
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Treaties, Protocols and Agreements, Hon. Ossai Nicholas Ossai and his counterpart in Public Accounts Committee, PAC,...
The Federal Government on Monday said airlines would be fined $3,500 per passenger for airlifting passengers without negative COVID-19 test results as it prepared...
One of Nigeria's leading airlines, Dana Air said it would introduce additional flights between Abuja and Lagos and resume Lagos to Owerri, Port Harcourt...
The Federal Government said yesterday it will not hesitate to concession the nation's airports for effective and efficient service delivery. The Minister of Aviation,...
Federal Government’s plan to reopen the international airspace amid restricted traffic flow and four daily flights each at Lagos and Abuja airports has stirred...
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has created nine new Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Area Navigation 10 (RNAV10) regional routes across Nigeria's airspace in...
The federal government has vowed to apply the principle of reciprocity against the nationals of some countries that are imposing stringent traveling conditions on...
The British High Commission in Nigeria has said it will replace, for free, the 30-day visa of individuals that were supposed to travel to...
Contrary to the reports that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved some international carriers for the resumption flights expected to commence on...
The Director-General, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu, has said airlines who fail to report serious aircraft incidents during flight operations...
Ethiopian Airline today (Thursday) said its last evacuation flight out of Nigeria will depart the country tomorrow, Friday. This clarification becomes necessary following "a...
The Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa, Canada has announced an indefinite suspension of its activities. In a statement posted on its website, the commission...
The Federal Government is set to spend over N688.56 billion ($1.812 billion) for the acquisition of over 300 scanners for the nation's ports and...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Monday, said it had begun a probe into allegations of an evacuation racket laid against some of its...
Despite several passport renewal requests from Nigerians in the country, the Nigerian high commission in Canada announced an indefinite suspension of its activities on...
Ex-staffers of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc, and the management are in a row over allegations of unpaid severance gratuities, following the...
International flights which were suspended by the nation's Aviation authorities in the country following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic globally will resume from...
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Onne Port Complex, has successfully berthed one of the biggest gearless Maerskline vessels at the Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT),...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has called on travelers to report any official of the agency that would request for money under...
Six airlines, including two frontline carriers, are set for resumption of flights into the Asaba International Airport, the Delta State capital, expectedly from tomorrow,...
Aviation industry unions have threatened another showdown with aviation agencies and airlines over the welfare of workers. The unions said their grievance was based...
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday expressed confidence that Nigeria was making progress to reverse the United States suspension of the issuance of "immigrant visas" to...
Last week, the management of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) confirmed that it was broke. The agency revealed that it had borrowed money...
Worried by the operational challenges in the COVID-19 era, ground handlers and stakeholders have rallied airlines to the right pricing mechanism and service payment...
The proposed reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on August 30 is being threatened by the execution of a court judgment which...
The management of Air Peace Airlines has agreed to recall a sizable number of the 70 pilots sacked recently due to the impact of...
Some airlines have made the presentation of COVID-19 test certificates, certifying travellers negative for the virus, as a precondition for boarding when operations on...
The federal government may reciprocate the visa restriction imposed on its citizens by the United States and other countries, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)...
The management of Med-View Airline Plc has said the plan to sell-off some of its assets was still in place despite a lawsuit challenging...
A coalition of aviation workers unions have requested for the details of a $500 million worth of Chinese loan deal to build four terminals,...
Labour unions in the aviation industry have said they have concluded plans to embark on nationwide industrial protest to kick against federal government's plan...
The Lagos State Government says all roads and bridges under construction in Apapa, the nation's port city, will be completed by October. Governor Babajide...
The Abuja-Kaduna train service was recently reopened after it was suspended for over four months as a measure against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)....
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has declared a renewed commitment towards furthering the interest of stevedores as captured in the 2014...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has denied restricting Nigerians from travelling to the Arab country. The UAE Mission in Abuja disclosed this in a...
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, yesterday stated that the ongoing International Airport at Onueke will commence operation by 2022. The Governor disclosed this...
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has intervened in the industrial action by the National Association of Air Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) which paralysed...
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) yesterday opened bids for the prequalification of contractors for the 2020 capital projects. Daily Trust reports that over 700...
Nigerian Shippers' Council, NSC, has directed the immediate stoppage of arbitrary charges imposed on transportation of cargo to off-dock terminals, describing the act as...
Despite the controversy surrounding alleged fleecing of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by the Interim Management Committee (IMC) under his direct watch and...
The gains of the Tourism industry cannot be underrated given the benefits it brings for any nation. Due to its role as a commercial...
Nigeria's leading commercial airline, Air Peace, has sacked 69 pilots across its fleet types as the negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic continues to take...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed optimism about an improvement in the current poor passenger traffic being experienced by airlines by the...
The Abuja to Kaduna train service had recommenced operations last Wednesday, four months after it shut down in response to the COVID-19 outbreak but...
Ibom Air has announced that it has delivered additional aircraft, thus increasing its fleet to five aircraft. The Akwa Ibom state-owned airline said the...
Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has explained that the clause 'waiving sovereignty' in the loan agreement between Nigeria and China is...
The federal government yesterday approved the ratification of a bilateral air transport agreement between Nigeria and the United States to strengthen economic and socio-cultural...
A Lagos lawmaker and some concerned residents have lamented over the deplorable condition of Badagry Expressway, describing the road as a death trap. Addressing...
The National Association of Stevedoring Companies (NASC) has threatened a showdown with international oil companies (IOC) for refusing to comply with the marine notice...
The Presidential Task Team (PTT) on the enforcement of discipline in Apapa, on Tuesday, insisted that the system it developed has rid the ports...
AMIDST concern over safety standards at the terminals, customs agents are seeking the intervention of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, to compel terminal operators...
The House of Representatives Committee on Treaties, Protocols and Agreements, Tuesday grilled the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Ameachi, over the $500m loan to be...
There are strong indications that three more airports may be re-opened for operations this week if the ongoing inspection of the facilities by the...
The Federal Government has cleared another four airports to resume commercial flight operations in line with the COVID-19 safety and security protocols. The Minister...
The Federal Government has lost about N766 million within four months of suspension of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) services due to the COVID-19 lockdown....
The governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said security is not an issue on the Abuja-Kaduna rail service but that of people obeying...
The Nigeria Shippers' Council (NSC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) recently collaborated on how to reduce the cost of doing business through the...
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has been invited by the Senate joint committees on local content, downstream petroleum and legislative compliance to, among...
Residents around the Warri-Itakpe region in Delta and Kogi states are eagerly awaiting the commencement of full commercial operations of the rail line. The...
Nigerians who are desperate to travel to long-haul destinations now go to Benin Republic and Equatorial Guinea to catch international flights. Investigations by THISDAY...
Travel agencies in the country have renewed their call to the Federal Government to reopen the nation's airports for international operations to avoid the...
Despite the insistence of the Federal Government that Nigerian airlines would be allowed to evacuate its citizens stranded abroad in the wake of the...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on Wednesday, reported another case of security breach at the airport with the alleged assault of Aviation...
Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has threatened to take action against shipping companies/agencies, seaport terminal operators and off-dock terminals over arbitrary charges. Mrs Rakiya Zubairu,...
The federal government will from midnight on Friday enforce a partial closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State, for scheduled rehabilitation work...
It is hardly surprising that some highly-placed individuals have reportedly been disregarding protocols deployed by the Ministry of Aviation to ensure safe air travel...
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has rejected the October 15 date fixed for the resumption of international flights by the Nigerian Civil...
Stakeholders in Nigeria's maritime industry have stressed the need for the federal government to liberalise the LADOL Free Zone in Lagos so as to...
Two years ago, the Federal Government unveiled Nigeria’s new national carrier in London. The Nigeria Air project has however remained a dream with little...
At least another two airports were yesterday certified ready and opened to commercial flights services after three months of COVID-19 lockdown.The facilities, Margaret Ekpo...
In response to the declining load factor since the resumption of domestic flights about two weeks ago, airlines in the country are considering code-share...
Global Marine Insurer, Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty SE's (AGCS) has said the coronavirus pandemic has endangered the long-term safety improvements in the shipping...
Gridlock, chaos and confusion remain the order of the day in Apapa, the area housing Nigeria's biggest port complex and its environs in Lagos,...
Dana Air has Introduced WhatsApp booking in line with the social and physical distancing measures of the COVID-19 and to create ease of booking,...
The federal government has warned very important personalities (VIPs) and unruly passengers against breaching laid down airport protocols on COVID-19, stressing that it has...
Aviation industry experts have called for the review of Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA), signed between Nigeria and other countries, which many of them...
The Nigerian aviation industry on a monthly basis loses about N30 billion over the continued closure of the international airspace due to the coronavirus...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has described actions of former Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari as "irresponsible". Yari was reported to have refused...
Pressure has continued to mount on the Federal Government to lift the ban on international flights less than a week after the reopening of...
The federal government has announced that it has approved the fifth evacuation flight that would bring home stranded Nigerians in the United States. This...
It may take one week for all the remaining airports to reopen for commercial operations, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said on Tuesday....
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, says the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu will reopen for normal business on August 30. Mr Sirika gave...
On March 19 this year, eight officials of the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the Nigerian Railway Corporation huddled together in Abuja with representatives...
The Full Business Case Compliance of the Ibadan Dry Port (IDP) estimated to cost $94m (about N43.24bn) will soon be developed for approval by...
The Nigerian government has announced that the fifth evacuation flight for its citizens stranded in the United States of America is set for July...
Travelling to Abuja from Lagos can be quite tasking and stressful, especially if you are travelling by road. You wouldn’t expect anything less from...
Air Peace has dispatched two Boeing B777 aircraft, 5N-BWI and 5N-BE, at the weekend to airlift Indians, Malaysians and Singaporeans from Nigeria and also...
The federal government Sunday said it would review its Air agreements with various countries as a result of the unacceptable treatment of Nigerian carriers...
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has announced that it is perfecting plans to ensure that cargo clearing processes and all other port transactions are...
Apprehension and skepticism are expected to continue to define air travel due to coronavirus pandemic, as nations adopt protocols to protect their citizens. For...
Azman Air, one of the domestic carriers, with its biggest hub in the North is expected to start operations today even as Overland Airways...
Director of Public Works in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America, Ms. Robin Hutcheson, has suggested a model transportation action plan , as a...
The resumption of scheduled domestic flight operations yesterday was marked by low turnout of passengers. However, as domestic airline operators returned to the skies,...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has lifted the suspension, which it placed on the services of Jet Support Services (JSS). The order voiding...
World airlines have warned the Nigerian government and others across the globe not to levy extra fees and charges on passengers in the COVID-19...
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr. Olukayode Popoola, has said the federal government will close the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos to traffic...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the Air Operator's Certificate of SkyPower Express Airways Nigeria Limited due to non-compliance and or violations...
The federal government yesterday restated the restriction imposed on aides of state governors, judges, senior military officers and members of the National Assembly from...
An aviation sector player and the Chairman, West Link Airlines, Capt. Ibrahim Mshelia, has advised the Federal Government to pursue its proposed national carrier...
Aviation stakeholders yesterday backed the move by the federal government to concession some airports. However, the stakeholders under the aegis of the Aviation Safety...
A rich array of stakeholders in African Tourism and Creative Industry will on Thursday, July 9 converge to deliberate on how best to revive...
Major Nigerian carrier, Arik Air, has announced that it would resume domestic flights on July 8, 2020. The airline said it would resume flight...
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has said it is almost impossible to achieve physical distancing on flights without hurting the revenue of...
The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Custom Service on Thursday said it generated the sum of N52.369 billion from the export of local raw...
There is no doubt that the most common mode of transport in international trade is sea transport, this is as a result of the...
Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika last night said as flights resume on Monday, aides of VIP passengers would henceforth be stopped from accessing...
The Nigeria Customs Special Strike force in Zone 'A' has raised a Debit Notes (DN) worth more than N1.104 billion from importers of cargo...
Aircraft owners and pilots have kicked against the plan by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to hike the Passenger Service Charge (PSC)...
The Federal Government Wednesday night announced July 8 as resumption date for domestic flights. Announcing this on his official twitter handle, Minister of Aviation,...
Mrs Hadiza Bala Usman, on assumption of office as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), undertook a tour of NPA's facilities...
Ship owners are turning towards second hand ships in the post-pandemic era, at least for now, turning their backs on new building orders. In...
Peace Mass Transit (PMT), one of the transportation companies in Nigeria, says it will resume interstate travels nationwide on July 1, with only 50 per...
The Chairman, Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Vicky Hastrup, has called on the federal government to speed up work on port access...
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has dismissed reports that a cloned account was purportedly being operated by its retired staff to siphon funds from...
Nigeria is reopening schools for the graduating class on the advice of a task force that students get help in preparing for examinations. The...
Nigeria's major carrier, Air Peace yesterday airlifted about 327 Nigerians from London in the airline's maiden flight to UK's capital and the first leg...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has banned charter services with privately-registered aircraft with effect from today, THISDAY's investigation has revealed. This is coming...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has increased the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) payable by air travellers on local and international flights by...
Hajj tour operators in Nigeria have said that the Saudi Arabia's decision to scale back this year's hajj pilgrimage will result in major loss...
Aviation labour unions have issued threats to the federal government over the approval it received from the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to concession...
Ahead of the planned resumption of flights in Nigeria, domestic airlines, Air Peace and Dana Air on Wednesday carried out dry run and shakedown...
Local airlines have urged the Federal Government and the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 to reopen the airspace for airlines and airports that...
It is time to upgrade the other seaports in order to compete effectively Although the Calabar Port Complex received its first Shipping Line's container...
As airlines warm up for resumption of flights after over three months of shutdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Nigeria...
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has said the agency will aggressively push for the...
The Federal Ministry of Aviation yesterday received four certificates of compliance or Outline Business Case (OBC) certificates on the concession of four international airports'...
In a move that will see the federal government take total control of the country's maritime security, which includes anchorage, where all vessels calling...
The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) has decried the high rate of manual examination of cargoes at the nation's seaports and has...
Airline operators and stakeholders in the aviation sector have decried the use of foreign airlines to evacuate Nigerian citizens abroad. They asked the federal...
Travellers’ apathy has welcomed long-distance international travels, as more foreign airlines resume operations globally. The development is not unconnected with fears of coronavirus infections, the...
Kaduna State Government has directed the removal of roadblocks at the various boundaries of the state and has ordered relevant agencies to dismantle the...
The domestic wings of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja have been rated 57 percent in terms of meeting...
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has been urged not to toll the 9-kilometre Lekki Regional Road project in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of...
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has stated that the N50 billion floating dock acquired...
The Senate on Thursday, via its Committee on Aviation, said re-opening of the nation's airports for operation on June 21 was unrealistic, following concerns...
World airlines are revving up to return to recovery path after months of lockdown. Amid uncertainties, stiffer competition awaits the scramble for the depleted...
Amid speculations that government may require that middle seats in airlines be left vacant on flight resumption, Chairman of Air Peace, one of the...
The APC in Ekiti State has asked the opposition PDP to account for the over N10 billion allegedly earmarked for a cargo airport in...
Notwithstanding the massive investment in seafarers’ development by the Federal Government, the Nigerian crew is still facing severe discrimination due to preference for foreign...
The Federal Government yesterday suspended a charter operator, Executive Jet Services, for airlifting a musician, Azeez Fashola (a.k.a. Naira Marley) to Abuja for a...
Embattled local charter operator, Executive Jet, yesterday, apologised for carrying out illegal operations, saying it was tricked into the prohibited flight. The carrier, which has...
Middle East mega carrier, Emirates Airlines, has said it is ready to resume operations to Nigeria as soon as the directive to that effect...
As planned resumption of domestic flights draws nearer, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reiterated that passengers must arrive at least three...
The Ekiti State government has commissioned a contractor for the design and supervision of the cargo airport project in the state. The decisions formed...
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has announced that it will ensure that Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in cargo evacuation at the nation's seaports is...
Exporters have solicited the federal government's intervention business to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on export business in the country. The Executive...
Palpable tension now hovers around the Lagos and Tin-Can Island Ports complexes as the number of days each vessels waiting to be called in...
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to comply with the federal government's approval of a 25-year lease agreement with the...
To rescue trapped cargoes and ensure seamless evacuation of containers, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has resumed rail operations to APM Terminal, in Lagos...
International Maritime Organisation (IMO), a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping, has lauded Nigeria's efforts to stem piracy in its...
Members of the National Assembly from the North East geopolitical zone, including the President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, have protested the exclusion...
World airlines yesterday rallied governments to reopen international borders, and give financial bailouts to save economies and airlines from collapse. The airlines, under the...
Dockworkers at the Rivers ports have commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his commitment to due process, which has led to reopening the BUA Terminals...
The federal government has handed over the fishing vessel 'Marine 707,'suspected to be carrying out illegal activities in the Gulf of Guinea to the...
Airlines in Nigeria and other African countries hit the rock bottom in the month of April, with passenger traffic dropping by a whopping 98.7...
Chairman of African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA), Mr. Nick Fadugba has advised the Federal Government to consider the review of Nigeria's bilateral air service...
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office yesterday said more than 2,200 stranded Britons have been repatriated from Nigeria since the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. The...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N1.7 billion as consultancy fee for the construction of a second runway at the...
The management of Lekki Deep Seaport yesterday disclosed that the port would be able to berth ships carrying about 18,000 TEUs when it becomes...
The Chief Operating Officer of Aero Contractors, Captain Ado Sanusi, has said the reason why Nigerian airports are not generating enough funds that can...
Director general, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, held a media parley with members of the fourth estate of the...
International airports yesterday went on red alert as they intensified the screening of inbound passengers, following an outbreak of the deadly coronavirus in China....
Although most Nigerians end their UK vacations in major cities like London, Glasgow, and Manchester, a visit to England is never complete without seeing...
Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday, embarked on routine tour/inspection of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project. Amaechi was accompanied on the inspection by...
After much delay, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has begun calibration of Category III Instrument Landing System at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport...
The inability of the Federal Government to yet get credible technical partners and investors to support the proposed new national carrier may have stalled...
It's been a two-horse race this year to be named the world's most powerful passport, with both top contenders in Asia. Going into the...
The Lagos State Government clarified yesterday that it has not taken a decision on the operation of commercial motorcycles and tricycles in the state....
There is no end in sight to the massive flights disruption occasioned by the inclement weather conditions as foreign airlines are now diverting flights...
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi, says it is out to prosecute abusers of sirens and convoys across...
Peace Mass Transit (PMT) Limited, the leading mini-bus transport company in the country, has readied a total of 50 brand new buses for injection...
No fewer than eight persons have been reported dead after a vehicle lost control and rammed into a market in Ugep, along the Ikom/Calabar...
UK mega carrier, British Airways, yesterday diverted its Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos-bound flights to Accra, Ghana, due to absence of functional Instrument...
The leading on-demand transportation platform, Bolt, has appointed Femi Akin-Laguda as the Country Manager for its operations in Nigeria. Having served in various capacities...
Primero Transport Services Ltd., operator of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos, says it is planning an upward review of transport fares across all...
Three persons have been confirmed dead while three others sustained various degrees of injuries in an accident along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Monday night....
Police in Ogun State has arrested an unruly driver who instigated miscreants to attack the Patrol team of the Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) on...
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, yesterday advised owners of unregistered vehicles plying the state roads to register them or risk arrest...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) yesterday announced the reopening of Port Harcourt International Airport after a fire outbreak, which disrupted operations. FAAN...
Africa's foremost transportation icon, Oshodi Transport Interchange has recorded 1.6 million passengers in its first 250 days. The Managing Director of Planet Projects, Mr.Biodun...
The disappointments of 2019 were indeed glaring. But the marginal growth in the air transport business was fairly comforting and reassures a better 2020...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new programme to raise global standards in cargo handling operations and audit. The Smart Facility...
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, yesterday inspected the ongoing reconstruction exercise at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, and gave the assurance of...
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, yesterday said the Ibadan-Kano rail project might start in January 2020 as the Federal Government expected the China...
The Senate Wednesday called for the utilisation of seaports in the South-south geo-political zone and other parts of the country in order to curb...
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra Command has appealed to motorists in the state to avoid careless driving and all forms of traffic offences...
As contractors intensify palliative work on failed sections of the Lokoja-Benin highway to ease the challenges faced by travellers during the Christmas and New...
The Federal Government has identified the ancient Kano City Wall and "Igbo Olodumare", a forest in Okeigbo, Ondo State, among the veritable sites for...
Nigeria shares international boundaries with the Republic of Benin to the west, Cameroon and Chad to the east and Niger, to the north. Apart...
The Senate has commenced moves to establish a Federal Road Authority (FRA) for the maintenance of the over 36,000 federal roads across the country....
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reaffirmed his government's commitment to ensuring improved road infrastructure in the state, noting that his administration...
There have been many attempts by people to leave the country, Nigeria, for so many reasons. These reasons range from corruption to poor governance....
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish community museums as part of efforts to ensure that local communities benefit from tourism. The Minister...
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says the Federal Government have approved that all Africans could come to Nigeria without Visa from January 2020. The...
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that the state government plans for the construction of the fourth mainland bridge, saying his administration...
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has ordered that no transport union should transport any National Youth Service Corps...
Arik Air received two aircraft from C-Check over the weekend, thereby boosting the operations of the airline in the coming festive season. The two...
The holiday season is just around the corner and we can’t wait to explore the world around and beyond us. For this special issue,...
As part of its no-city-left-behind initiative, Air Peace airlines has concluded plans to open the Ibadan route via direct flights connecting the city to...
The Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has blamed the short life span of Nigerian airlines on what it called financial recklessness by the...
The march towards the completion of the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Rail is gaining traction That the system rail is a viable alternative to the...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) loses about $3m to $4m annually due to the waiver on pilgrimage operations, the Managing Director, Capt....
South Africa Airways (SAA) was recently embroiled in labour issues when it wanted to sack over 900 of its workers in the bid to...
Air Peace, has dedicated the best airline award (domestic category) it won recently at the Nigeria Tourism Awards to its customers. While receiving the...
Popular hospitality brand, Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments, bagged the Hotel of the Year Award at the sixth edition of the Nigeria Entrepreneurs Award...
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to review it decision which restrict the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and National...
The Federal Executive Council yesterday approved N4.8bn for the completion of road projects in Kwara and Osun States. The Minister of Works and Housing,...
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps Boboye Oyeyemi, says faking of the vehicle insurance documents has become quite rampant. According to...
Tokyo was once a small fishing village named Edo. Now, it is the capital of Japan – one of the most developed countries in the...
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN, has revealed that the federal government is currently constructing a total of 524 road...
The nation's shipping industry is one of conflict of interests. There is the interest of government, the shipping service providers and the shippers, the...
President Muhammadu Buhari says he has not given any date for the reopening of Nigeria's land borders. He said that the closure would remain...
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee with the responsibility of reviewing the impact of seasonal rainfall prediction (SRP) 2015-2018 of the Nigerian Metrological...
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has read the riot acts against human trafficking at airports nationwide. NAPTIP said...
There are no indications that anything is being done by the federal government to actualise the national carrier project since the federal government announced...
Few weeks to the end of the year, known for dry and dusty wind that reduces visibility, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has...
The Chairman of Air Peace, a private Nigerian airline, Allen Onyema could loss up to $14million in cash if convicted by a United States...
Nigeria's Ambassador to the Netherlands, Oji Ngofa, has expressed optimism that the Dutch Embassy in Nigeria will resume the issuance of Schengen Visas in...
The holiday season is just around the corner and we can’t wait to explore the world around and beyond us. For this special issue,...
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Sunday said that in the course of executing the Warri-Itakpe Rail line, stations were built in the...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said President Muhammadu Buhari administration has caused the country another huge economic setback following the withdrawal of General...
The groundbreaking ceremony to begin the reconstruction of the 32-kilometre Apapa-Oshodi-Oworonshoki-Ojota in Lagos was performed yesterday by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing,...
The resumption of flights at Osubi Airport in Warri, Delta State notwithstanding, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) yesterday insisted that the operator owing...
Between January and June this year, the Federal Government generated a total amount of N1.16bn from the rail transportation system. The figure was contained...
China is a country rich in culture and has a huge population of about 1.3 billion people as of 2017. In addition, they have...
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the recent decision by the Federal Government to remove Value Added Tax (VAT) from domestic air transportation is...
The federal government on Sunday said there are no missing names of beneficiaries in the ongoing verification of the liquidated Nigeria Airways Limited (NAL)...
The Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Jens-Petter Kjemprud, on Monday disclosed the plan by the Embassy to increase visas issuance to Nigerians. Kjemprud told...
Are you looking for alternative things to do in Lagos? A beach house experience is always a good idea. Gather a group of friends...
The federal government is losing $6 billion on freight cost yearly to piracy in Nigerian waters, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation...
The Japanese passport has overtaken the Singaporean passport to become the most powerful in the world. This was made known by the 2018 Henley...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has partially lifted the suspension on some certificates of the International Aviation College, Ilorin, Approved Training Organisation (ATO)....
Experts in the aviation industry have decried the response of Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) team to a recent fire incident involving...
Flight operations and business activities on Friday resumed at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2), Lagos, following the suspension of the industrial action against...
Air Peace has resumed its Lagos-Asaba-Lagos operations with the addition of Abuja-Asaba-Abuja to the service, pledging to deliver the best flight experience to the...
Dana Air has partnered Radisson Blu Anchorage to offer its guests an exciting package when they fly from any of its destinations – Owerri,...
By now, social media users especially those on Twitter are familiar with the name, Santorini. Santorini’s fascinating feature lies in the white buildings making...
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) yesterday sought an end to the era of sole proprietorship in the aviation industry, blaming alleged sharp...
Hundreds of passengers are reportedly stranded at the domestic terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2(MMA2) on Wednesday, as aviation unions carried out their...
Major stakeholders in the aviation sector yesterday dissected the failure of local airlines, blaming poor corporate governance and management structure as the dominant causes...
Latest statistics from National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that a total of N435.97 million was generated as revenue for passenger travel in...
The National Union of Hotels and Personal Services Workers (NUHPSW), has called on government to expand tourist attraction sites and grant incentives to practitioners...
Nigeria has many natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. Many of these places are sure to leave visitors breathing hard with suspense and excitement. Here...
American commercial jet manufacturer, Boeing, made a rare appearance in Lagos a fortnight ago. The venue was the United States Consul General’s resident in...
LSG Sky Chefs, in partnership with Things Remembered, has opened a state-of-the-art in-flight catering services at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. Minister...
Globally, September 27 of every year is mapped out to commemorate World Tourism Day. This practice was kickstarted since 1980 by the United Nations...
In a world of rising nationalism, international travel takes on greater importance—breaking down barriers, broadening our horizons and driving economic impact felt throughout the...
People do not usually mention this when asked about the place they would like to visit or see. But tucked away in Enugu is...
Flight operations across the country have been disrupted in recent times over torrential rains, according to Daily Trust report. The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET)...
THE Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, is currently at war with some terminal operators over newly introduced charges, which Ms Hadiza Bala Usman, NPA's boss...
Air travellers longing for Nigerian carriers on the London route may wait no further, as at least two operators are warming up to take...
Nigerians who apply for new passports or reissuance have cried out that they are being extorted of various sums of money by officials of...
Commuters and motorists were yesterday held in a gridlock for several hours along the Abuja-Lokoja highway as truck drivers blocked the Jamata axis of...
A report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that aircraft movement in Nigeria declined by 5.9 percent in the first half of 2018...
Two Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 aircraft formerly used by Topbrass Aviation Services Limited, a local operator, have been allegedly stolen in Lagos.The airplanes (registration...
Kano, regarded as the commercial hub of Northern Nigeria due to its strategic location, is also the home that houses ancient relic and culture...
Victoria Island is the beauty of Lagos city. The neighborhood is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic across...
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that a total of 7,503,408 passengers passed through Nigerian airports in the first half of 2018,...
Nigeria is not the country with the highest US visa refusal rate. Shocking, right? Cuba has an 82% refusal rate (2016) while Nigeria has...
Benue State government and the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, were, weekend, locked in a war of words over Makurdi Airport. While Benue government alleged...
The Osun State Government has reacted to a PREMIUM TIMES' investigation on the poor state of the MKO Abiola International Airport, Ido Osun, despite...
LASG seeks support of residents as 3rd Mainland Bridge undergoes test from August 23 To 26 Lagos state government will shut down Third Mainland...
A photograph is an experience. You can almost smell a newly-ploughed field, taste the salty air, hear the leaves rustle and feel the tingling...
As part of its commitment to ensuring the safety of people, the Lagos State government is procuring life-saving, quick response boats to tackle emergencies...
Federal Government yesterday said technical partners for the new national carrier were yet undecided, as the bidding process, among others, were still ongoing.The disclosure...
The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Usman, has said that the 2km Apapa Wharf Road being reconstructed would be completed and...
The Federal Government has faulted the claim by the Ethiopian Airlines’ Chief Executive, Tewolde Gebremariam , that the airline is the favourite to establish...
The Lagos State Government has signed a major agreement with an international railway systems aggregator and rolling stocks manufacturer, Alstom SA of France, on...
After a technical review of its light rail (blue line) project, the Lagos State Government yesterday disclosed that it had signed a memorandum of...
Ethiopia n Airlines says it is the frontrunner to set up and manage Nigeria’s new national carrier, Nigeria Air. “We are among a small group...
The federal government may not be willing to provide about N30 billion needed to complete the new airports terminals in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt...
Pupils of the Bayelsa State Government Model Schools on excursion at the multi-billion international airport have commended the Governor Seriake Dickson for changing the...
A new internationally licensed Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO), 7 Star Global Hangar, owned and managed by Nigerians, will commence operations in the country...
The management of Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics (LADOL) has denied claims that its hostile policies at the Lagos Free Zone were frustrating investors doing...
Nigeria's mangrove ecosystem is said to be the largest in Africa and the third largest in the world spanning about 10,000 square kilometres, from...
The National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) says 95 per cent of deaths recorded by serving Corps members is due to road accidents. Suleiman Kazaure,...
The Benin Republic, a historic country rich in African culture, was home to the Dahomey Kingdom from about 1600–1900 AD. Known across the world...
Med-View Airline Plc, one of the official carriers involved in the airlift of Muslim Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, on Monday commenced the airlift of...
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday flagged off the expansion of the Orile Tanker Terminal truck, as part of solutions to the...
There is a close affinity between culture, arts, and tourism. A sound tourism education must of necessity have arts and cultural contents and vice-versa....
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have projected that Africa would be a market of 350 million airline...
About 10,000 Nigerians were employed during the construction of the Abuja Light Rail Project, which was recently commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari, while 100,000...
The Federal Government has set up a team for the proposed unbundling of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) that would see the entity being...
The Federal Government on Wednesday approved a contract worth N72.9 billion to the Dangote Group for the reconstruction of the road from Apapa to...
The pride and pearl of the Nigerian Hospitality Industry, Transcorp Hotels Plc. (“Transcorp Hotels”) has announced its Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended...
Chief Edem Duke, a former Minister of Culture and Tourism and governorship aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Cross River...
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has warned that creating additional agencies in the sector would only overburden it with clashes of...
We all make mistakes, but when it comes to travelling abroad, we can make costly mistakes without even trying. Some of them are quick...
The Lagos State Government at the weekend shut down five bonded terminals located within residential areas in Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area (LGA), and...
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha, on Friday, said Nigeria does not need to recruit foreigners in order to...
It is time for the big summer holiday! If you are flying with kids, you might be worried about arriving in one piece. What...
Med-View Airlines Plc has acquired a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft to revive its international operations. The wide-body aircraft is the second of such in Nigeria,...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned airlines to desist from incessant flight delays and cancellations as it declared zero tolerance for illegal...
About five persons were feared dead when a boat capsized in Lagos on Wednesday evening. An eyewitness told The Guardian that the boat was...
Poor outing of Nigerian airlines on international routes, has forced the actual air travel market in the country to shrink. Estimates of capacity and...
To get the new national carrier off its feet, the Federal Government will be injecting about N3.168billion ($8.8million) as the startup capital for Nigeria...
Located off the coast of Jonesport, Mistake Island is just a 30-acre island in the state of Maine, US with coordinates – 44°28’29.2″N, 67°32’06.4″W....
The Lagos State Government says it has identified owners of 39 of 55 vehicles that got burnt in the fuel tanker explosion atop the...
The three-day closure of the Third Mainland Bridge for Investigative Maintenance Test earlier slated to begin on July 27, 2018, has been shifted to August 24...
The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi has directed that the Apapa station be demolished and expanded in order to accommodate the activities at...
To ensure that sanity returns to the Apapa-Oshodi expressway, the Lagos State Government has suspended approval for new tank farms in Apapa area of...
The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has clarified that the federal government would inject $55 million in 2018 as the upfront grant...
The Federal Government via the Minister of Aviation announced the official name and branding for what is to be a new airline last week....
Oyo State is known for many ͚firsts͛ in Nigeria and Africa. It is home to the first University in Nigeria, the first skyscraper in...
Nigeria is notorious for its horrible maintenance culture. Virtually all amenities built by successive regimes at the federal level - airports, seaports, police and...
Following a 72-hour directive issued by the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo last Friday, in Lagos to restore order in Apapa and its environs, the...
Ahead of the commencement of 2018 hajj operations and recommencement of its London services, Medview airline recently took delivery of its newly acquired B777-200ER...
Shocked by the complete breakdown of law and order by truck drivers on Apapa Oshodi Expressway and the unmotorable condition of the road, leaders...
Airlines' operators and experts in the aviation sector yesterday welcomed the unveiling of the new national carrier, though with concerns over the fate of...
Last week, President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the rail terminal at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The purpose of the rail station is to...
The Abuja Light Rail gulped a total of $831 million, and was first commissioned in 2007 by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The newly launched...
Waterfalls are astonishing and somewhat mesmerising, a pure work of nature. The sight of a waterfall evokes emotions that are inexplicable. Take a picture...
Africa's most successful carrier, Ethiopia Airlines has disclosed that it may partner Nigeria to establish the planned national carrier. This was disclosed by the...
Dana Air has emerged the Best Customer Friendly Domestic airline 2018 at a summit and award ceremony organised by the Association of Foreign Airlines...
Looking for a place that is filled with nature and reminds you of your roots? Osun State is a city rich in culture and...
The Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has disclosed that the Federal Government had started negotiations with aircraft manufacturers and investors towards...
The insurance industry has lost a whopping N240 billion premium income from the non-insurance of an estimated eight million tricycles and motorcycles which ply...
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Determined to fulfill its promise of resumption of flight operations at Asaba Airport in July, the Delta State government has given approval for the...
Travel Nigeria has unveil plan to gather stakeholders in the country's travel, tourism and cultural industries for its 2018 Summit/Expo, where most influential travel/tourism...
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Nigeria’s Mayowa Nicholas keeps soaring higher. Gracing the runways in Milan and York, she has yet achieved another feat as she appears in America’s...
A short break to a European city can make a very memorable trip, but can be quite expensive. However, if you are careful with...
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has reiterated that Lagos State has the potential to become Africa's tourism hub. According to...
Getting a visa is not difficult. You simply need two things- complete documents and confidence. You will definitely get your visa. However, this is...
If one of your many resolutions this year is to travel more, then you need to start planning and budgeting for the trips you...
There’s no doubt that Africa is filled with some of the most beautiful travel spots in the world, perfect for a romantic getaway. If...
What better city to visit than Cairo if you love archaeology and kosher travels. The Pyramids of Giza are the must-see site when in...
Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC) is the perfect place for nature and adventure lovers. Located in Lekki, Lagos, the 21-year old, 78-hectare centre helps sustain...
Adele Adeniji criticises the federal government for being defensive rather than heed Bill Gates' advice on how to better the Nigerian economy In 2050,...
We’re almost down to the last month of the year, synonymous with vacations, pleasure trips, the Christmas holiday, with hope for the new year;...
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The airline, at its yearly general meeting in Lagos, disclosed to shareholders an increase in turnover of 42 per cent at N36.961 billion from...
Why should aviation security personnel bear arms? People do not bear arms for the fun of it. When we talk of people bearing arms,...
As part of its commitment to reclaim its foremost position in tourism, particularly as the ‘Home of Peace and Tourism’, Plateau State government has...
As the nation strives toward becoming a leading hub for tourism in Africa, fresh indication emerged that over 100, 000 Nigerians can be employed...
Yenagoa — Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, weekend said the huge investments by Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State in ensuring quality healthcare delivery will...
One of Nigeria's commercial airlines, First Nation Airways, has abandoned schedule flight service for charter operations. This was confirmed in a telephone interview by...
Since taking office in January, United States (US) President Donald Trump has made more than his fair share of inexplicable decisions. But the inclusion...
Lagos State Government has upgraded the facility in its ferry terminal at Ipakodo in Ikorodu in line with its resolve to exploit its intermodal...
Since it started operations more than three years ago, Air Peace has recorded surprising success to become the airline with the highest number of...
Cape Town International Airport has once again won the prestigious award for best airport in Africa. The announcement was made at the Skytrax, World...
Travel agencies in the country will next week converge at Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to chart path to the growth of aviation and tourism...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) under the Airport Excellence (APEX) in safety programme of Airport Council International (ACI-Africa) is to commence a...
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has revealed ambitious plans to establish a tourism and fisheries university to cater for the Zambezi Valley region once...
Travellers passing through Kenya's main air transport hub have singled it out as the most improved airport in the continent. This is according to...
Enugu — The Federal Government has said that for the Akanu Ibiam Airport, Enugu, to operate full international flights, certain security threats created by...
In order to ensure that high quality aviation fuel, known as Jet A1 is sold to airlines in Nigeria, a team of researchers has...
Nigeria's Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday said at least $2billion would be required to revive the Lagos-Kano Rail Line as part of...
Nigeria's leading carrier, Air Peace, set a new record at the weekend with the arrival of its newly acquired Boeing B777-200 aircraft, thus becoming...
The Lamdo Gashaka in Taraba, Alhaji Zubairu Hammangabdo, on Sunday urged the media to assist in promoting the tourism and agricultural potentials of his...
Been searching for the perfect time to whisk your loved one away on an enchanting break (possibly without the kids) in a lush, serene and cosy hideout....
Despite the economic recession that caused a serious setback to the Nigerian economy in 2017, flight tickets worth $1.4 billion (N50 billion) were purchased...
The management of Max Air Limited said it has concluded arrangement to commence domestic flights to all destinations in Nigeria to ease the hardship...
Abuja is considered as one of the most hospitable places in Nigeria. The city plays host to major business and political visitors from different...
The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), Lagos office has recorded 5,474 visitors for the third quarter of the year. Mr Emmanuel Omotosho,...
Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, has scooped the 2017 'Africa's Leading Tourist Attraction' title in the recent World Travel Awards (WTAs). The Moshi located...
Bernard Bankole is the President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), the umbrella body of the travel agencies and agents otherwise...
Sometimes when you fly, situations may arise where an airline owes you something. It may be because of a delay, lost baggage, cancellation or...
To lighten the burden of packing your luggage, the following are some clever tips to significantly help with the process. The leading online travel...
After months of remedial work and remodeling of facilities at the Murtala Muahmmed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)...
British Airways will resume direct flights to Seychelles in March after a decade-long absence, giving the island nation a major new boost to its...
Lagos and Ilorin — Workers of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria ( FAAN) under the aegis of the Air Transport Service Senior Staff...
The decision of the National Assembly to make the federal government the sole regulator of the tourism industry has unsettled many governors who believe...
A think-tank body known as Aviation Round Table Initiative (ARTI), has expressed support for the establishment of national carrier but noted that such airline...
Strategic low-cost carrier programme has been identified as an important business model that will transform the air travel sector, especially the survival of local...
The Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has said that 2,842 pilgrims from Kaduna have returned home after performing the 2017 hajj in Saudi...
One of Nigeria's prominent operating airlines, Air Peace, has been added as a member International Air Transport Association, IATA. This was revealed in a...
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has disclosed that it is currently in talks with the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), to encourage movement of cargo...
To attract investors, Nigeria's Kaduna state wants to repair aircraft. But would its planned facility be only the fourth on the continent, as the...
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has disclosed that barring any technical hitches, it will next month deploy the two new speed locomotives it acquired...
Minna — Fifty-six people are feared to have drowned in a boat mishap on River Kaduna between Galadiman-Kogo and Kwata-Zuma in Shiroro local government...
Arik Air Limited has filed a N20 billion suit against the federal government and Ethiopian Airlines over recent claims in the media that they...
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has raised the alarm over impending flood in Anambra, Abia, Delta and Bayelsa states. The warning came barely...
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) on Wednesday elected Nigeria as Vice President, Africa at its ongoing 22nd General Assembly in Chengdu, Sichuan...
The Nigeria Railways Corporation (NRC) said two new speed locomotives will be deployed on the Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge by next month. NRC Liaison Officer,...
The Presidency says the nation's exit from recession is a clear testimony that President Muhammadu Buhari's administration is working for the progress and prosperity...
Criticisms have continued to trail the appointment and deployment of staff of the aviation industry since President Muhammadu Buhari came into power. But the...
One of Nigeria's airlines, Dana Air has announced the recruitment and training of more Nigerian Pilots in Johannesburg, South Africa and Madrid, Spain, as...
The Ministry of Transportation says the National Council on Transportation has approved the commencement of a `bicycle riding’ project, as a means of transportation...
The Federal Ministry of Transportation, has disclosed plans to connect all seaports, airports and inland container depots by rail. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry,...
What you eat before you board a plane can make a huge difference on how you feel when you eventually arrive at your destination....
There is so much about Africa that many don’t know, even some of those who are from and live in Africa. Here are four...
Med-View Airline Plc has partnered Hajj and Umrah tour operators across the country to airlift pilgrims to Jeddah and Madinah in the Kingdom of...
One of the major challenges in manpower development in aviation is industry is the cost of training. Many young people dream of becoming pilots...
South Africa's Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, on Monday scolded African leaders who seek medical care away from the continent, saying the culture has...
Delta Air Lines has announced the launching of a three weekly nonstop flights from Lagos to New York-JFK, effective March 25, 2018. When combined...
"For now, however, crossing borders remains a painful experience for most Africans. ... On average, Africans need a visa to travel to 54% of...
Reeling under huge revenue losses, Nigerian travel agents have asked Emirates Airlines, one of the world's mega carriers to return to the Abuja and...
When thinking about the cities of the future, I know that they will be more connected, and I strongly believe that they must be...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, says it has downscaled the Certificate of Airworthiness of FirstNation Airways as a scheduled operator to a non-scheduled...
Tarkwa Bay is one of the popular destinations Lagos can boast of. However, it is not usually at the top of the list of...
One of Nigeria's commercial airlines, First Nation Airways, has abandoned schedule flight service for charter operations. This was confirmed in a telephone interview by...
Managing a family and business travel can be difficult for anyone but it is more challenging for women. This is because these days quite...
Nigeria’s largest airline operator, Arik Air, has completed the migration of passenger service solution to Hitit’s Crane Solution Suite. The carrier has becomes the...
It might be surprising to know just how much traveling can affect a person. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 interesting...
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recently announced that effective 1 January 2018, all applications for Nigerian passports (including renewals) would only be processed for...
An analysis of seat capacity for travel to the top ten international airports in Africa, produced by ForwardKeys, reveals that Lagos is seeing substantial...
Four out of ten international tourists in Africa come from the continent itself, according to the new UNCTAD Economic Development in Africa Report 2017:...
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have met with the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and have inundated the Federal Government with a load of...
World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has estimated that air travel and tourism in Nigeria contributed 1.7 per cent to the country's Gross Domestic...
You booked a flight for a getaway or business trip, but now you have an emergency that you have to attend to and you...
The news we often hear most times about Eastern Nigeria dominated by the Igbo ethnic group is the agitation for Biafra. But what a...
The first batch of 412 intending pilgrims from Adamawa State were yesterday airlifted to Saudi Arabia. Daily Trust reports that the plane carrying the...
Ijebu is a Yoruba kingdom in pre-colonial Nigeria. It formed around the fifteenth century. According to legend, its ruling dynasty was founded by Obanta of...
The approval of five per cent from the Passengers Service Charge (PSC) collected by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for the Accident...
Medview, one of Nigeria's leading commercial Airlines on Tuesday expanded its domestic passenger services with the commencement of flight from Ilorin to other cities...
AJW Group, a market leader in the global management of aircraft spares, has signed an agreement with Aero Contractors, Nigeria's oldest carrier, to assist...
With effect from August 1, Ethiopian Airlines; destinations in Nigeria would increase to five with the addition of Kaduna as the airline has finalised...
Recovery efforts in operations and efficient services at Arik Air received a boost recently with the launch of a new unit to cater for...
A combined team of officials from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and Singapore has arrived in Nigeria to assist the Accident Investigation Bureau...
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has absolved the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) from the allegation of indiscriminate hike in 2017 hajj fares,...
A new airline, JetWest, is set to takeoff in December flying on local routes in the country. Founder of the airline, Dikko Nwachukwu, said...
Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced the reopening of the Executive Floors and Lounge of its flagship Transcorp Hilton Abuja. The reopening marks a milestone...
Major stakeholders of Arik Air have begun talks with foreign investors as part of plans to pay debts owed to the Asset Management Corporation...
Five people have been arrested by the police in Lagos for allegedly issuing fake visas to seven travellers after collecting N6,766,000 from them. Police...
Major stakeholders of Arik Air have begun talks with foreign investors as part of plans to pay debts owed to the Asset Management Corporation...
The Chairman and CEO of Air Peace, Chief Allen Onyema has commended the federal government for providing category two Instrument Landing System (ILS) and...
Local airlines in the country have very slim chances of survival under the alleged current regime of multiple taxes. According to the airlines, sundry...
The National Union of Hotels Personal Services Workers (NUHPSW) has raised the alarm that nine out of every 10 workers in the country's hospitality...
Latest figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have indicated that no fewer than 15,232, 597 air travellers went through Nigeria’s airports...
Despite the prevalent recession, Nigeria is still rated the highest consumer of Champagne in the world. This was disclosed by the Head of Market...
The Lagos State Government has reported that a strange Iroko tree located at Topo Motor Park in Badagry area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria caught...
Recently, reports indicated that Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria allowed the replacement of Aero aircraft’s faulty engine with engine taken from Arik airplane. Chinedu...
Officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps Agency (LASECORPS) have arrested six motorists at the Ikeja Along end of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway for...
The Federal Road Safety Commission’s Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, has ordered the recall of the Rivers State Sector Commander and other officers concerned in...
They anticipated a boom when Kaduna airport was hurriedly put together to allow for Abuja airport repair. But the reverse is the case WOLE...
With the revenues earned in Lagos or Abuja, Lebanese expats build ostentatious villas in the village of Miziara back home. The picturesque, two-hour drive...
The choppy boat ride only lasted about 20 minutes to Makoko, but in that time, I considered whether I would need to paddle to...
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said that about 18,794 passengers used the rail service in its Abuja - Kaduna route in the last...
The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has said he will resign his appointment if the federal government fails to meet the...
The Federal Government has said it will replicate facilities at Kaduna International Airport in 11 other airports across the country. Managing Director of Federal...
Kajuru castle is a fascinating destination located in Kaduna State, Nigeria. It’s a tourist delight and one of Kaduna’s best kept secrets lodged in...
Edo, Borno and Cross River States topped the list of states with the highest air fare in February, according to statistics released by the...
60 per cent of workforce of the distressed Aero Contractors may have been shown the way out following dwindling operations by the airline which...
The Federal Government has hinted that the procurement process of the second runway for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIAA) will commence this year....
Emirates has announced a raft of attractive fares, offering customers a special discount to select destinations for a limited time only. The value for...
The city of Port Harcourt is the third most developed metropolis in Nigeria after Lagos and Abuja. It’s been dubbed Nigeria’s oil capital and...
The cedi is expected to depreciate further if the government fails to prevent the side effects of the numerous tax cuts it is implementing....
South Africa’s foreign minister on Monday briefed a high-level Nigerian delegation about the government’s response to recent anti-immigrant attacks which nearly strained relations between...
The United States Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday provided a possible reason for the deportation of a Nigerian believed to be a victim of...
The Ministry of Transport has conveyed a total number of 1,890 air passengers by road in the first four days from the Nnamdi Azikiwe...
When our colonial Master (The British) built the first railway in Nigeria in 1898 linking Lagos and Abeokuta in Old Western region today South-west...
The first 1,200 meters (1.2km) of the 3,600 meters Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja has been excavated. Our correspondent who visited the airport yesterday...
In a bid to empower hotels in Nigeria, organisers of Port Bantaba has included a two-day Master Class training for e-tourism including Trip Advisor,...
Not too many resorts in Accra, Ghana relish in the arms of nature as Lansdown Resort, Aburi does. Nestled among the famous Aburi Mountains,...
National Geographic answers the age-old question of whether Egyptians are genetically Arab or North African? Can you guess how much of Egyptians genetic makeup...
The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has said he would remain in Kaduna throughout out the six weeks the Abuja airport...
A few weeks ago, this column covered some conditions for flying while ill owing to the high number of Africans seeking medical treatment abroad....
The city of Lagos will witness a huge invasion of Logistics and Transport professionals this month with the historic maiden edition of Multimodal West...
The Deputy General Manager Aviation Security, Kaduna International Airport, Mr. Onogboria O.N. showing the Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mrs....
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohaneze-Ndigbo World-wide, has advised the federal government to go into dialogue with pro-Biafra agitators, especially members of the Movement...
Blaming the federal government for allegedly frustrating its effort to commence the construction of the proposed 260-kilometre super highway, the Cross River State Government...
The Kaduna International Airport yesterday sprang to life as unprecedented number of commercial flights landed and took off on the first day of flight...
Ahead of the March 8 closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Internatinal Airport, Abuja, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has completed the routine calibration...
The Federal Government on Monday announced measures to ease the plight of passengers during the six weeks that the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja...
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello said transportation system in Abuja would be strengthened in line with the city Master Plan to improve...
The federal government has officially announced the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International, Abuja (NAIA). The government also assured Nigerians of security of life...
While President Muhammadu Buhari's government has tried to curb medical tourism by discouraging its officials from accessing healthcare abroad, his own trip to London...
Former South African President, Thabo Mbeki, has condemned the current xenophobic attack on Nigerians and other foreigners in different parts of South Africa. While...
Princeton N. Lyman, the former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria and South Africa, delivered a very poignant speech on the panel titled “The Nigerian State...
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that motorcycles and tricycles should not be banned nationwide because doing so would affect the nation’s economy...
Who is surprised that one of the best resort in Nigeria is located in Calabar? You should not be. This is because Calabar in...
Ancestors of an estimated 500 Rwandans were moved from Rwanda to Kenya by the British colonial administration in 1940s to work mostly in tea...
Nigeria is like an umbrella sheltering different cultures, religions, traditions, and values. This is why there is a cultural difference between Southern and Northern...
The scenery at Whispering Palms is overwhelming, the warm breeze from the Atlantic Ocean romantically blows away your worries as you sit comfortably with...
When we hear ‘vacation’ most times especially in Nigeria the first thing that comes to mind is the huge amount of money it requires....
Hello guys! Over the weekend, I made it a duty to visit one of the most sort after, tour centers in Africa – Lekki...
The Airline Operators of Nigeria has said the domestic carriers in the country are being stifled by the manipulation, feasting and pushing of their...
A hotel should be a home away from home. A place where you can relax and enjoy a decent sleep without any disturbance especially...
Nigeria continues to remain the best place for investments to yield maximum returns, irrespective of the economic situation globally. This was made known by...
Being exempt from state consumer protection laws is not enough for the airlines. They seek to block foreign competition from airlines such as Norwegian...
The concerns of South African government officials regarding Morocco’s recent readmission to the AU were outlined in an article published Tuesday by Johannesburg-based newspaper...
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday said he would banish yellow commercial buses from Lagos roads this year. Ambode spoke at the...
German carrier Lufthansa will not fly to the Kaduna airport during the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, a company spokesman...
The House of Representatives aviation committee yesterday queried the Federal Ministry of Aviation over the payment of N406 million to a contractor for the...
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in conjunction with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced the implementation of the Africa, Indian Flight...
One of the achievements recorded by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), according to its Director-General, Captain Muhtar Usman, who addressed journalists on Monday,...
The Nigerian hospitality report 2017 which has officially been launched by Jumia Travel, has shown that the country generated 97% of its tourism revenue...
Most people keep mobile phones, identity cards, debit card and makeup box in their bags. These are important items that you use daily. However,...
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, Tuesday said the federal government has directed all its foreign missions abroad to commence...
Dana Air has denied a report in the online media that one of its aircraft crashed yesterday in Lagos. Spokesman for the airline, Kingsley...
A travel and tourism application with safety and security features known as TRPPNS that was developed by a Nigerian ICT expert has been inaugurated...
Hospitality and Tourism Development Group, BON Hotels has launched its activities in Nigeria, with the company promising to deepen the hospitality and tourism sectors...
Following the just concluded coronation of the 39th Oba of Benin, A chat down with Prince Omoregbe Erediauwa of Benin – brother to the new king...
The Federal Government said that American company, General Electric (GE) would take over the management of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) under a concession...
Low value of the local currency, unfavourable forex policy, aviation fuel scarcity and high cost of fuel, and poor infrastructure have kept international carriers...
The Ambassador of France in Nigeria, Denys Gauer has disclosed that the Airbus Group plans to open an operational office in Nigeria as a...
Due to the staggering level of competition, entertainers all over the world are known to attempt carving clear-cut identities to distinguish them in the...
Recently, the Nigeria Senate demanded that the Federal Government of Nigeria should revive the defunct Nigeria Airways before the end of the President Muhammadu...
Technology is driving the world into a more tranquil, stress-free and perhaps, if not careful, lethargic sphere. And the emergence of a top-notch transportation...
The 12th edition of Akwaaba African Travel Market has attracted 15 countries and 35 tourism experts who have arrived Lagos to be part of...
Enugu State Governor, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has been commended for the on-going rehabilitation and upgrading into a tourist centre, the official residence of the...
The Federal Government, yesterday, said it had mapped out plans to link the country's major roads to five other countries in West, South and...
The Federal Government has disclosed that inadequate budgetary allocation is hindering execution of road projects across the nation. The Minister of Power, Works and...
United Arab Emirate carrier, Emirate Airlines will suspend its operations in Nigeria from October, 22nd following irregularities in foreign currency repatriation policy. Emirate is currently the...
Marriot International has announced plans to launch Element Hotels brand in Egypt early 2019. Speaking at the launch, President and Managing Director, Middle East...
Some officials of the Federal Ministry of Transportation have said that the ongoing re-organisation in the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) was expected....
Cargo trains are gaining more attraction, with more firms opting for them to ferry their cargoes. ADEYINKA ADERIBIGBE lists the advantages of this new...
THE low attention of the federal, state and local governments to road safety management in Nigeria has sadly positioned the country as the third...
The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Bala Usman, has promised to improve on the relationship with the Nigerian Navy and others...
Jingle bells may not have started chiming all the way, but the yuletide is way closer than you think. And you know what? Nothing...
Some 22 directors and general managers have been sacked and demoted by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). News of the sanction has caused...
General Electric (GE) confirmed its “keen interest” in acquiring a Nigeria railway concession project worth about $2 billion, the U.S. company said on Monday....
Aero Contractors Airlines, one of the oldest domestic carriers in Nigeria is at risk of losing about N16 billion between September when the airline suspended its flight...
Bala is a busy business man who is always on the move. He could barely spend two nights in a city before he finds...
Nollywood is the sobriquet for Nigeria’s film industry and it is unarguably the biggest in Africa. The industry has grown and well recognised all...
Africa will come together to battle piracy and illegal fishing for the first time at an African Union maritime security summit that kicks off...
Arusha — Tanzania, the deputy chair of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation's World Heritage Committee (WHC), has just set the continental agenda...
Africa recorded a 5 percent increase in international tourist arrivals in the first half of this year aided by a 12 percent growth in...
Used to the “drop” culture, taxi operators are battling to stop the Lagos State Government from enforcing the taxi operation law. Is the law...
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...
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....
With the East African region seeking to boost revenues from the tourism industry and diversify services, the bloc has been keen on attracting international...
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...
One of the key highlights of the 27th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government, which held in...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has called on airline operators, service providers and the business community to take advantage of the new...
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...
Messrs Highway Digital has unveiled a gadget designed to help reduce road accidents in the country. The Country Sales Manager, Highway Digital, Mr....
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...
This year, the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) plans to reduce road crashes to a minimum. In order to achieve this goal, the...
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) is set to ensure accident-free roads during the ember months. According to Mr Shehu Zaki, the new...
The National President of Vehicle Owners Association of Nigeria (VOAN), Odo Vincent Okoko, has urged motorists in Abuja to be cautious and ensure that...
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) President, Bankole Bernard has called on the federal government to relocate the Ministry of Tourism to...
Deputy Managing Director, Arik Air, Captain Ado Sanusi has pointed out key things the government should do to help Nigerian airlines sustain their operations....
Port Harcourt — Code-named 'Tower of controversies' because of the issues surrounding the project, the idea for the Bayelsa Tower Hotel was conceived by...
African nations have nominated a Zimbabwean, Dr Walter Mzembi, as their candidate to become the new head of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN...
Emirates has revamped its corporate loyalty programme to provide greater value and added features for customers. The new programme, tagged Emirates Business Rewards, has...
If you are in Lagos and you live on the Lekki Peninsula, chances are you spend at least one Saturday or Sunday per month...
The global luxury brand in hotel management, Marriot, will make its debut in sub-Saharan Africa next month with the grand opening of Renaissance Lagos...
Billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, has advised African leaders to give incentives to investors and make intra-Africa travel easy. He said this while revealing that...
The Nollywood movie industry indeed has grown stronger and better over the years. At every movie release, there are fresh and outstanding ideas, extremely...
British carrier, Virgin Atlantic has launched an incredible fare reduction on London-Lagos for as low as $300. The special promotional fare is for customers...
Indigenous carrier, First Nation Airways which grounded its operations more than a week ago has recommenced operations, on Sunday, September 18, following completion of the repair...
The second annual Word Spa Awards ceremony took place over the weekend and Namibia made its mark once again at the awards. The event...
For the Federal Government to effectively revive the aviation sector, it should steer clear of running a national carrier and rather be concerned with...
J.P. Clark's poem "Ibadan" may be due for a rewrite as the city is certainly not "running splash of rust... " anymore. Visited by...
Travel and tourism within Africa may become easier soon, at least for some. Currently, holders of an African passport require visas to visit at...
The daily refrain by top government officials about the great potential of tourism in Nigeria is empty rhetoric; there is nothing on ground to...
Since Aero Contractors and First Nation Airways stopped their schedule passenger service, there have been palpable fears that the poor financial status of Nigerian...
As air passenger traffic continues to nosedive due to high fares and schedule hiccups occasioned by aviation fuel scarcity, Chinedu Eze warns that the...
It’s is a long break, dearie! Thanks to the Eid El Kabir celebrations. Sometimes, the only way to maximize a long weekend is to...
Hundreds of passengers of Nigeria’s biggest airline, Arik Air, were left stranded at airports across the country and beyond on Tuesday because of suspension...
I don’t know which is worse – waiting in line to go through security at the airport or trying to get off the plane...
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Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside has highlighted his management’s determination to make the agency a world...
In a bid to lure more Nigerian customers to experience its unique luxury lifestyle hotel service offerings, ARMANI Hotel, Dubai – a Giorgio Armani...
The China Railway Construction Corporation has disclosed that it has signed $1.851 billion contract to construct the Kano city light rail. The company also...
I had completed the official assignment I went for. It was time to go back to Lagos after spending a week long in the...
Lagos State chapter of Hotel Owners Association has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to extend the ongoing probe to the Federal Airports Authority of...
Edo State Government yesterday debunked allegations by the People’s Democratic Party that its airport road cost N17billion. It said the road project cost N4.916...
The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hajia Hadiza Usman has approved the elevation of 26 Principal Managers of the agency to Assistants...
Widely known for its spectacular fishing festival, Argungu is a city in Kebbi State in North-west Nigeria. Argungu offers visitors the best of hospitality,...
The Federal Government has voted N567.4 billion ($1.68 billion) for the upgrade and modernisation of the Kano-Kaduna segment of the Lagos-Kano rail line. The contract...
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said the Calabar-Port Harcourt Coastal rail line and the Lagos-Kano rail modernisation project would be completed before the...
Hi all, the weekend is here again and we at 9jatravel have given ourselves with the task of making it a memorable day for all. Lets assume you not going to be traveling or are in a city to have fun, here are our list of top 5 Must see movies this weekend. 1. The Mechanic Resurrection Arthur Bishop thought he had put his murderous past behind him when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of...
Another domestic carrier, First Nation Airlines, has suspended its operations, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has said. This is coming less than 24 hours...
Feeling lonely in Benin City? Do not be! Once in awhile, it is nice to stop and take a moment for a little “You” time. There...
Workers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday staged a protest against plans by the Federal Government to concession the facility as...
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has signed an MoU with the Chief Executive of the British Council, Sir Ciaran Devane,...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to imbibe cultural values and norms so as to promote the nation’s heritage. Obasanjo regretted that present...
Travel & Tourism’s impact on the economic and social development of a country can be enormous; opening it up for business, trade and capital...
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If you enjoy travelling, flying might likely be your preferred means of transportation, probably because it’s the world’s fastest form of transportation and it’s less...
Global air passenger traffic took a 5.2 per cent leap in June, the International Air Transport Association, IATA, has announced. The global airlines body...
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the ministry would engage indigenous artists in promoting the nation’s culture and...
Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry might overtake the downstream sector by 2021 if the recently launched African Union (AU) passport is adopted by the...
The Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) on Monday urged bus conductors in the state to be civil in their dealings with commuters and other...
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has revealed that road transport accounts for 90 per cent of national transportation needs in Nigeria. According to...
Largely regarded as Abuja’s younger, smaller, less glamorous sister due to its close proximity to the city, Suleja is one of the Major cities in Niger state,...
Epe, one of the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Lagos State, is slowly becoming a popular choice residential destination for Lagosians, especially those who would...
Since time immemorial, travelling has been an essential part of human existence. Travelers journey miles to see loved ones, engage in business transactions, or...
The Aviation Committee in the Senate yesterday said it had concluded plans to summon the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika over the exit of...
The transportation industry can contribute about 10 per cent to Nigeria’s gross domestic products, GDP, if the right policies are in place to drive...
East African carrier, Rwand Air, has disclosed plans to begin flight services connecting Lagos and its hub in Kigali into Far Eastern routes including...
The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has directed aviation agencies to recover the huge debts owed them by airlines and terminal...
Accredited diplomats from the Far East countries such as North Korea were continually getting involved in trafficking of wildlife products, report says. An investigation...
Lagos state government has designed a road map towards achieving the goals of making the state foremost in terms of richness in tourism through...
It’s a tedious task to combine traveling and caring for your baby at the same time especially for adventurous mothers. Most of them prefer...
Nigeria as a country is highly populated and so it is natural that the idea of travelling to other parts of the world excites...
No fewer than 14 airlines have withdrawn their services from the country due to low patronage on account of the economic recession. The airlines,...
Ilorin — The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Hajia Fatimah Abolore-Jimoh, has said airlift of intending pilgrims from the...
The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has rolled out a number of measures, including technical assistance, capacity building and the revision of the country's...
African airline recorded 0.4 per cent cargo growth in June 2016 compared to the same period in 2015, as the carriers’ capacity in the continent leaped by...
The Ilorin International Airport handled a total of 36,805 passengers and 1,316 aircraft between January and June 2016, the airport Manager, Alhaji Abubukar Mohammed, said on...
Foreign airlines operating in Nigeria lost N6.4billion in the N157.6 billion ($800) of their revenues trapped in the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, when...
Ethiopian Airline, on Wednesday, August 3, launched its new aircraft, Airbus A350-900 series, at theMalam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano. The general manager...
Nigeria spends about N750 million annually on Dubai tourism through taxation on tickets, the director of policy analysis, research and statistics, Federal Ministry of Labour...
Minister of State Aviation, Sen.Hadi Sirika, has stated that government would give consideration to requests by serious foreign airlines for increased flight frequencies as...
The unions under the aegis of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC has warned the management of the corporation to suspend any further sales of...
It is summer! Although Nigerians do not necessarily experience it, they tend to take time off and travel the world around that time; and...
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun, stated that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government successfully completed the Abuja-Kaduna rail project in just...
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Lekki is one of the highbrow areas in Lagos. Many people perceive it as a place where wealthy Nigerians as well as foreigners, reside. This...
Fellow Nigerians, the shocking exit of Britain from the European Union has compelled me to choose this important topic today. I had voted on...
The Pan African Travel Association TheTeamafrica has commended the efforts of the AU leadership to bring about seamless travels within Africa for Africans. The...
The Senate has passed the Nigeria Railway Corporation Act, 1955 Repeal and Re- enactment Bill, 2016 . The bill, which passed third reading clause...
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The search for the perfect girl is exhausting, especially if you live in Nigeria. There are so many variables to contemplate and eventually, you...
About 11 persons were killed on Thursday after a commercial bus with 14 passengers on board went up in flames on the Otedola Bridge...
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Federal Palace Hotel has created green lawn within a large city Federal Palace Hotel and casino, presently managed by the Sun International which is...
The early generations of Pan African journalists, at the turn of the nineteenth century, realised that they needed to give voice to the aspirations...
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Mr. Bankole Muneer, the Managing Director of Medview airlines was announced the winner of the Balafon Awards for Aviation Personality of the year for...
The police in Lagos State have launched a manhunt for a man suspected to have murdered his lover at a hotel on Prince Adeyemi...
Dana Air has commenced daily flights from Lagos to Owerri with an introductory online fare of N12, 600 for one way. The development added...
The Federal Road Safety Corps on Wednesday summoned managers of Peace Mass Transit over the spate of road accidents involving the transport company. It...
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The Only Airline from Ghana that has survived the competition with Nigeria Carriers, Africa World Airline is set to increase flights to 6 times...
The Government of Uganda has introduced the online visa application system with effect from 01 July 2016. All persons intending to come to Uganda...
ZIMBABWE and Zambia are working together to spearhead the multi-destination approach as the two countries are also in the process to revive the suspended...
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Luxury travel to poor destinations can spur emotional dissonance. I remember wondering, when the Sheraton in Addis Ababa first opened, how a visitor could,...
The daughter of US President Barack Obama, Malia Obama, graduated from high school on Friday, achieving a milestone that her parents characteristically strove to...
The Ethiopian Airlines latest A-350 aircraft made a grand entry into the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos amid applause. The aircraft was welcomed...
Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, Rwanda and Zimbabwe are set to meet a single air transport market target by the end of next year,...
The Executive Governor of Cross River State in Nigeria has won the Tourism Man of the Year Award for Nigeria and West Africa. It...
As the European Union threatens to unravel in the wake of Britain’s vote to leave, the African Union is pursuing a path of closer...
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The World Bank in the latest trade logistic performance index ranking released has categorized Nigeria among the lowest ranking countries with 2.63 score. Nigeria was ranked...
Local carriers in Nigeria, Aero Contractors and Dana Air have suspended scheduled commercial flights between Lagos and Accra, Ghana, due to the exorbitant foreign exchange...
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc., who is currently handling the ongoing rehabilitation of the Barliet to Ilasa section of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway says it will...
The Kebbi government on Sunday promised to revive the popular Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, last held seven years ago. Governor Atiku Bagudu...
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It is true that Lagos is the heart of Nigeria and it lures a large crowd – visitors from other states and tourists from...
The popular ‘Computer Village’ market in Ikeja, Lagos went agog this morning as one of Nigeria’s leading gospel music sensation, Chioma Jesus attracted a...
THE ECOWAS Commission president Marcel de Souza has pledged greater cooperation with the diplomatic Missions accredited to the Commission towards the realization of the...
Tempers flared yesterday morning at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos, as Medview Airline "suddenly" cancelled a scheduled flight to London. The passengers,...
Barring any last minute changes in plan, President Muhammadu Buhari is expected back in the country on Thursday (today) from London. Buhari had penultimate...
The Federal Government has pledged to complete the Lagos to Port Harcourt railway line within two and half years. Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi,...
Caption: L-R: Mrs. Adelola Adewale, Vice President Lagos; Mr. Kabir Maiwada, 2nd Vice President; Mr. Olum uyiwa Salami PRO; Mr. Bankole Bernard,National President; Mr....
RESIDENTS of Miniorlu in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have appealed to Governor Nyesom Wike to repair the road linking their community....
Maiduguri — The Yobe State Government will soon award the contract for the construction of the first ever cargo airport in northern Nigeria. The...
An Emirates flight EK 262 from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, yesterday made an emergency landing in Lagos due to the...
Some female staff of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have urged the Transport Ministry to engage more women engineers to participate in the revival...
In recognition of its exceptional customer service, innovative online products and ethical business practices in 2016, Dana Air has bagged the award for service...
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has appointed George Mawadri as its new General Manager in Nigeria, where he will be responsible...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed concern over increasing reports of flight cancellations and delays. The authority noted that it had been...
The African Development Bank(ADB) has launched the first Africa Visa Openness Index, which shows that the African continent remains largely closed off for African...
You just checked in at the front desk of your hotel and are making your way up the elevator to your room. Unbeknownst to...
An EgyptAir flight, MS804, with 66 passengers on board went missing in the early hours of Thursday over the Mediterranean en route from Paris...
Kunta Kinte Island sits at the mouth of the Gambia River. Though tiny — it is barely big enough to house some ruins of...
The Chief Executive Officer of Aero Contractors Limited, Captain Fola Akinkuotu and the Vice Chairman of SAHCOL Mr. Chike Ogeah have both confirmed their...
As the first International Airline to Fly into the South East of Nigeria Ethiopian Airlines was presented with an Award of Excellence at the...
As my Lagos bound commercial flight charged out on takeoff roll on Runway-26 at Enugu airport, my heart jumped out of my mouth as...
Abumbi II, the 11th fon, or king, of Bafut, Cameroon, has close to 100 wives. They weren’t all his to start. According to local...
NIGERIA’S foreign exchange crisis has taken another huge toll on its air travel industry as cost of air fares on some foreign routes have...
This is an important story of a lost old-fashioned city you've probably never heard about. Benin City, originally known as Edo. It was once...
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has said the federal government will need as much as N1.7 trillion to complete...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has banned the launching of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in the Nigerian airspace without the permit of the...
The Minister for Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi has said that the ministry is concluding plans to acquire a national carrier. He said a vessel...
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd (BASL), operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2), Lagos, on Sunday claimed that Arik Air was not indebted to...
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday expressed optimism that the activities lined up for the forthcoming Lagos International Jazz Day will go...
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For refusing to comply with the executive bill being processed to be passed in to law, should the bill go through in a couple...
The announcement by Emirates that it would increase the baggage allowance for passengers on its African routes is perhaps the clearest indication that airline...
As the government seeks additional income from the non-oil sector, ANNA OKON takes a look at the nation’s festivals, heritage sites as veritable sources...
Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua won the IBF world heavyweight title on Saturday with a sensational second round knockout of American rival, Charles Martin. Taking...
Trade not aid. It’s an idea we hear quite a bit in reference to Africa. Last summer, when Barack Obama addressed the African Union...
THE Biafra Nations Youth League (BNYL) has called for unity among all the organisations advocating for the independence of the region. The call comes...
President of Webisco International Federation of Women Entrepreneur and Tourism in Nigeria, Chief Magaret Fabiyi, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari not to appoint...
“If you don’t have ambition, you should not be alive” ~Aliko Dangote It is apparent that Nigeria has a large youth population. Its also...
When Chinese-looking persons enter the Nairobi City Market or Massai Market Fair in Kenya’s capital, they are often greeted with “Ni Hao” as they...
As Swiss International Hotels & Resorts announces the signing of a license agreement with the owning company of Alisa Hotel Accra, it has equally...
Anyone still doubting the manipulative influence of multinationals in the political economy of Third World countries like Nigeria only needs to pay more attention...
The Muslim Community in Enugu State yesterday urged Nigerians to desist from painting Islam “black”, stressing that the religion would not condone activities targeted...
Travelling for a vacation at times can be a bit stressful when you have to pack and unpack at every transit point and changing...
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecast, the upward progression will result from huge economic growth and investment in many African countries....
Mohawk, the Kenyan lion recently killed by a ranger for attacking a man has joined the growing list of African lions being killed either...
Nigeria’s government said it is to save about N4 billion annually from travel costs as the Efficiency Unit (E_UNIT) of the Ministry of Finance...
A Nigerian-British politician and activist, Professor Alexia Thomas has raised the alarm over what he described as underreported deaths and mass burial of Nigerian...
The Nigerian Air Force, yesterday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company, IVM, Nnewi, Anambra state for research and production...
Revenues from ticket sales by foreign airlines, salary emoluments from expatriate pilots and engineers, and cost of aircraft maintenance overseas have risen to over...
At an evening service in a church I attended last week, the lady who led the prayer session did not even bother to quote...
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, has said that Nigeria has no need of setting up a new national airline as canvassed in...
The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has recommended that the speed limit device proposed by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) must...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reopened Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto. A statement from FAAN spokesperson, Yakubu Datti yesterday notified...
Lagos — Foreign airlines operating in Nigeria are grumbling over their inability to repatriate proceeds from the sales of tickets in the last few...
Until last Wednesday, I never knew the mandate and responsibility of the Federal Road Safety Corps extended to investigation as to the cause of...
No fewer than 16 persons were shot dead on Sunday after six gunmen stormed Ivory Coast beach resort of Grand Bassam and opened fired...
A United Kingdom returnee and his younger brother were the victims of an accident on the Otedola Bridge, Toll gate area of Lagos State....
Kaduna, Abuja — Overspeeding, numerous potholes and the worsening state of the Abuja-Kaduna highway which links many states in the North to the FCT...
A research conducted by local travel booking website Travelstart has revealed that passengers are dissatisfied with their experiences at Nigeria's airports. The research, which...
The Petroleum Tankers' Drivers (PTD), Road Transport Employers of Nigeria (RTEAN), Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the National Union of Road...
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Boboye Oyeyemi, on Monday released an interim report on the auto crash that killed...
Arik Air on Tuesday announced an increase in its frequency on the Lagos-Dakar (Senegal) route to a daily service, up from six weekly flights....
The Minister of Transportion, Rotimi Amaechi, said the federal government would spend an aggregate of N120 billion for its two new standard (guage) railway...
Pope Francis greeted a group of activists from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group, who are campaigning for secession from Nigeria, after they...
The rivalry between the two car hire service groups at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja escalated recently leading to physical confrontation at the...
Lagos — During the administration of former governor Babatunde Fashola, a committee set up to look into the incessant boat mishaps in the Ikorodu...
Enugu — The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Southeast zone has justified the frequent travels abroad of President Muhammadu Buhari,...
OONI of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi at the weekend unfolded the tourism potentials in the ancient town, declaring that the Biblical Noah's Ark...
WHERE are the historical roots of the Ijebu and the Igbo? For a Nigerian researcher, Dr. Fatai Ayisa Olasupo, these roots are firmly located...
The Yoruba kingdoms are full of folklore, one of which is the Oloris (Oba’s wives) and the inheritance in the palace. KUNLE OLAYENI in...
THE Victorian Society of London in the late 19th Century witnessed a series of murders committed in the East End slums by a man...
Yes, you can get out of the airport much faster if you observed some simple tricks. Have you ever arrived at an airport and...
AFRICAN LCC group Fastjet is in the middle of the largest expansion of its international route network since it commenced operations three years ago,...
A graduate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Jones Kyei Nyarko, who was said to have threatened to shoot on sight...
The Director General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Captain Usman Muhkta may have considered other options instead of meting out what has before...
TALK about an inspiration. Sibongile Sambo dreamt of being a flight attendant, but she failed to meet the minimum height requirement and was turned...
Each year growing number of our African American brothers and sisters are reclaiming their Igbo heritage, thanks to the incredible DNA project by our...
The Lagos State Government says operators of rickety boats in the state should dispose of them, or face sanctions. The Managing Director of the...
A serene and charming town tucked outside the city centre, Badagry is inhabited by a hospitable people with a chequered and heart-wrenching past. Why a chequered...
A popular and historic city in Akwa Ibom State, Ikot Ekpene also referred to as “raffia city”, is largely regarded as a citadel of arts. The...
The Federal Government has said that it will soon commence the process of establishing a national carrier for the country. The Minister of State...
Exercise when traveling can be very tricky, especially for travellers who maintain tight exercise regimens, as not many hotels offer fitness solutions to their...
Dana Airline yesterday dispelled the rumour making the round of an attempted bomb attack on one of its aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed Airport,...
The Federal Government, in conjunction with Diasfund Africa Limited, has concluded arrangements to establish the first digital museum in Africa. The African Heritage Digital...
Mr Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transport says that the main focus of the Federal Government is to rehabilitate the Rail System inorder to...
Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi has advised states to initiate projects to profit the poor rather than pursuing ventures serving only the rich. Amaechi, who gave...
Vastly cultural, justifiably traditional, and fairly cosmopolitan, Ile-Ife in Osun state, Southwest Nigeria is like an egg that is always accorded respect by all and sundry....
Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) has said that its 2016 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be used to awaken, rediscover and realign its...
Abuja – Mr Hloni Pitso, Regional Manager for West Africa, South African Tourism, has said that the country recorded 84,000 arrivals from Nigeria as...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said on Tuesday that it received a total of 7,328 complaints from both domestic and international air passengers...
The Managing Director of United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Mr Philippe Scholtes, has commended the Delta State government for establishing the biggest leather...
Air Cote D'Ivoire announced yesterday that arrangements were underway to operate the Abuja-Abidjan route. The airline made this known in a statement signed by...
Lagos — Following Wednesday's controlled ditching of a Bristow Helicopter, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the operation of the Bristow Helicopters...
EMIRATES, the world's largest international airline, this week introduced a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on its route between Harare, Lusaka and Dubai. The massive Boeing...
Higher visitor numbers from France and Italy fueled the Seychelles' tourism market to a record number of tourists last year, officials said Monday. Visits...
Lagos — Capt. Noggie Megisson, the Executive Chairman of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), in this interview, speaks on the challenges confronting airline operators...
Eleven people have survived a Bristow helicopter crash that occurred around the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, eyewitnesses have said. The crash has been confirmed...
IN the light of the spread of the deadly Zika virus to some countries, the Federal Government has placed restrictions on travels to Latin...
Alexandria was home to the biggest ancient library in the world. The Royal Library of Alexandria or Ancient Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt,...
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The 12th Akwaaba Africa Travel Market (AfTM) will be hosting the maiden edition of Africa Travel and Tourism Conference with the objective of transferring...
The stage is set again. Suspense fills the air. Anticipation fuels eagerness on the audience. Three women embark on their journey as they seek...
Lagos — Commuters plying the Mile 12 road are presently groaning due to the gridlock witnessed on the road in the last two weeks....
Following the eradication of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in some West African countries, Arik Air has resumed flight services from Lagos to Freetown,...
The Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has said that the aviation sector is collapsing but the federal government is determined to revamp...
The Managing Director, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, Mr. Ahmed Kuru, has lamented that rich Nigerians who are indebted to the agency are still...
The Lagos State Public Works Corporation has chosen April as the completion date for the rehabilitation of the bad portion of the Ile-Epo end...
The governments of the United States and the United Kingdom have said they do not recognise the passports being issued by the Movement for...
The suspension of three top officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja recently by the...
The Lagos State Government has debunked rumours of a plane crash around Oworonshoki area of Lagos, on Thursday, saying what people saw was merely...
Some protesting truck drivers have blocked the Okene-Lokoja road in Kogi state, leaving many travellers and other road users stranded since Wednesday night. The...
Committed to solving payments for businesses and individuals, Paga has announced a partnership with technology company, Uber. The global company that has revolutionized the...
The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Wednesday assured investors that the state was a safe destination for tourism, entertainment and other genuine investments ....
Abuja — WITH ceaseless drop in the price of crude oil in the international market, some states have begun to explore other revenue generation...
In our series of letters from African journalists, Nigerian novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers if Nigerians are getting worse at writing good...
At least 250 coaches and 130 wagons have been rehabilitated and refurbished by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) under its facilities refurbishment programme. Besides,...
Officials of the Lagos State and the Federal Government on Thursday caused panic in the Oworonshoki area of Lagos during a simulation of a...
Nigeria's major airline, Arik Air has introduced new service between Nigeria and Gabon as part of the airline's expansion programme. Commencing February 12, the...
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority has warned it will sanction airlines as well as industry players who fail to comply with new revisions to...
More than 66,000 passengers were airlifted from the Ilorin International Airport, while 2,812 aircraft movements were also recorded from January to December in 2015....
John Shiklam writes that the partnership between the famous Dr. Agarwal's Eye Institute, India, and Thelish Eye Centre, Kaduna, has contributed in reducing medical...
The hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc, Transcorp Hotels Plc, on Monday, January 18, listed its Series 1 N10billion bond on the Nigerian Stock...
More than 30 million tourists visit Africa every year. Over half of the international arrivals are for business purposes, and may partake in tourist...
No fewer than 14 companies have indicated their interest to bid for the proposed concession of the Asaba International Airport. They include the BGL...
Charles Ajunwa Tourists from all over the world visit the National War Museum, Umuahia, Abia State, to enjoy the serene atmosphere and also to...
A new dawn in the history of Ile-Ife occasioned by the recent appointment of 40-year old Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja 11, as the...
Super Eagles will fly out to Kigali, Rwanda, for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on January 15. The team arrived Pretoria, South Africa, for...
The Chief Executive Officer of Travel Investment Company Limited (TICO), Mrs Irene Uti-Egbeogu, has said the merger of travel agencies could contribute over $2...
Aviation experts as well as ordinary citizens in Nigeria were horrified last week when pictures first posted on the social media showed passengers alighting...
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika has ordered the immediate suspension of Nnmadi Azikiwe International Airport Manager, it's terminal manager and the head...
Passengers of a Turkish Airlines' flight who forced their way into the tarmac and barricaded the aircraft at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja...
As part of efforts to promote bilateral relations and cooperation, Ethiopia and China has recently adopted a mutually visa-free policy for diplomatic and service...
Thousands of travelers and students are groaning over the recent restriction on foreign exchange (forex) withdrawal using Automated Teller Machines (ATM) abroad to carry...
In a scene reminiscent of Motor Grand Prix (GP), the city of Calabar, Cross River State, Sunday played host to over a thousand extreme...
For travellers looking for quality hospitality service and a place of comfort in Lagos, Sheraton Lagos Hotel provides the ideal environment tailored to meet...
While there is no doubt that Nigeria has always witnessed well-articulated economic and social reforms intended to launch the nation on the path of...
The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Habib Abdullahi has called for an improved economic cooperation that is 'mutually beneficial' between Nigeria and...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed an applicable sanction on Aero Contractors Airlines in line with Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations. This is...
Abuja — Following claims and counter claims over who was responsible for the use of ladder to disembark passengers by Aero Contractors at Bauchi...
Christmas is around the corner, it is the season of giving and this giving should also be extended to oneself. To ensure you’re ahead...
The Federal Road Safety Commission(FRSC) has urged motorists in the country to avoid night traveling, especially during the Yuletide, because of the dangers involved....
Gov. Tanko Al-makura of Nasarawa State on Monday said the planned construction of a cargo airport in Lafia would add value to the economic...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) “Celebrity Special Marshals’’ took to Lagos roads on Saturday, sensitising motorists to safe driving before, during and after...
Statutorily, tourism started gaining momentum in 1988, when the ruling military government promulgated a decree establishing the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), and by...
They are the last of the tribe of mountain dwellers, determined to keep up a tradition which has been eroded by civilisation and economic...
“Kigali is a very clean city,” said Olabayo Veracruz, Managing Director of GTBank Rwanda at the just concluded Akwaaba African Travel Market (22-24 Nov....
Participants at the just concluded Akwaaba 2015 Travel expo were left yearning for more as they were thrilled to the rich cultural dance presentations...
The African Union (AU) has reiterated its plan of creating a single passport to ease the movement of people and goods across the continent....
Ethiopia has achieved a great deal of socio-economic success through state-led development: A development system seemingly shaped after the South Korean model of economic...
As the relationship between Africa and China also strengthens, many countries in the region are trumpeting on tourism growth from the Chinese market. However...
A tourism expert, Professor Lade Adeyemi, has disclosed that earnings from theme parks would add substantially to Internal Generated Revenues (IGR) and further boost...
LaCampagne Tropicana Resort, a household name in the hospitality industry and foremost African theme resort in Ikegun, Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State, which sits...
Ethiopian Airlines has now completed the installation of a flight simulator for Boeing B777 aircraft, the fifth such training equipment at their aviation academy....
Twenty-three years after a military plane crash in which more than 159 officers lost their lives in Ejirin swamp in Lagos in 1992, then...
There was tension in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, Wednesday when it was learnt that a lion escaped from Jos Wildlife Park at...
On Thursday, December 10, it will be exactly 10 years since the Loyola Jesuit College community was struck by a tragedy of immense proportions....
Airport Council International (ACI) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for manpower development. During the...
Taxi operators under the aegis of Airport Car Hire Association of Nigeria (ACHAN) have warned that terrorists may infiltrate the nation's airports as touts...
A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Fatai Mojeed, says the state House of Assembly will ensure appropriate funds are allocated to the ministry of transportation to...
Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB, yesterday faulted the Senate claim that the agency is keeping the reports of investigation into air crashes in the country...
It came as cheering news that the two contractors engaged by the federal government to reconstruct the 167-kilometre Lagos/Ibadan Expressway have moved their equipment...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Air Transport Service Senior Staff Association (ATSSSAN) are to enter into negotiations over the recent...
It happens every so often. Sometimes you take it in your stride and move on. Sometimes the stupidity gets you cranky. So you arrive...
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige has called for an immediate minimization of Duty Tour Allowance in the ministry and agencies...
United Kingdom giant carrier, British Airways, has described Nigeria as its biggest market for air transport business. The carrier added that it is investing...
As the new Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika settles down to work, stakeholders in the aviation sector are optimistic that he can...
Stakeholders in the aviation industry on Wednesday lauded security at the airside of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Arising from a three-day workshop...
An aviation expert, Herbert Odika, has advised domestic carriers in Nigeria to dispose their large aircraft, Boeing 737s and opt for smaller planes in order...
Following moves by the federal government to establish a national carrier, indications have emerged that the country’s largest carrier, Arik Air, may become the much-needed...
The General Manager, SIFAX Haulage and Logistics Limited, Mr. Saheed Lasisi, has called for the merger of haulage firms in the country to ensure...
South Africa Airways, SAA, has announced the commencement of direct flight from Abuja to Johannesburg, South Africa as part of measures to boost bilateral relationship...
Nigeria is a large country consisting of a vast number of cities, towns and districts; and while some of these locations including Lagos, Abuja and...
In the lead up to the festive season, consumers are increasingly turning to online shopping portals instead of visiting physical stores due the convenience...
The world’s newest, most modern and efficient aircraft, the Airbus A350 XWB (extra-wide body), made its East African debut, arrived at Addis Ababa’s Bole...
Traffic in Nigeria can be a struggle, with tailgaters, speeding and inevitable work-delaying traffic jams, commutes can quickly become an acute stress. In a...
A brand new boutique hotel and serviced apartments, FIESTA RESIDENCES will be opening soon in Accra. It is the first modern serviced hotel apartments...
It will pass as Africa’s Hawaii; however, it is a destination that, while similar to other islands, is peerless amongst them. It is a...
With 304 registered companies operating in the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria has been ranked 46th trading partner with oil rich Arab country coming after...
Armstrong Williams, the conservative commentator and business manager for Republican presidential front-runner Ben Carson, is now the largest black owner of TV stations in...
A regulatory framework has been planned by the government to allow an 'airport' for remote controlled drones to be established which could facilitate transport...
The House of Representatives has asked the federal government to direct an immediate rehabilitation of the road leading to the Murtala Mohammed International Airport,...
One of the indigenous airlines, Dana Air has announced its frequent flyer programme; Dana Miles; which allows its guests to earn and redeem points...
At exactly 5:00am on a rather cold August morning, the sun raring to see off the darkness with a harsh kiss, Amos, my guide...
Nigerians like things big. Nigeria is the biggest economy in Africa. Nigeria has the largest population in Africa. Lagos is one of the largest...
Akure — Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has said that the Federal Government was yet to refund to the state about N7billion expended...
Contrary to trending news that Virgin Atlantic is about pulling out of the Lagos route, the airline has said it has no plans of...
Unbeknownst to many Nigerians, tourism holds huge potentials for reversing the critical issue of unemployment which daily threatens the stability of the country. In...
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For the incoming minister that will be in charge of Nigeria's aviation sector, there can't be any idle moment. Over the years, the sector...
SECOND Republic Senator Ayo Fasanmi yesterday asked the Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) to ensure the completion of the...
The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) on Wednesday faulted the scrapping of the Ministry of Aviation by the Federal Government. The Assistant...
The Enugu State House of Assembly has declared a state of emergency on federal roads in the Southeast. This followed a motion by Chinedu...
The Federal Government has approved the construction of the $2.4 billion Lagos red line rail project. Commissioner for Transportation, Dayo Mobereola said the approval...
Follow these driving tips and you’ll help reduce your risk of being involved in a crash as well as improve your personal safety as...
Following the controversy that trailed the report that Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the two British carriers that fly London- Nigeria route, had fired all...
The Deputy Leader of the Senate, Sen. Ibn Na'Allah, has deplored the way Nigeria spends more on terminal buildings rather than procuring equipment to...
The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (file photo). Lagos is the heartbeat of Nigeria-economically, socially and otherwise. From the comical to the puzzling and the most shocking,...
The declaration of 100 suspected Boko Haram terrorists has started to pay the desired dividend as one of them was arrested as he attempted...
Why do you think airlines falter these days given that many private airlines have collapsed? Their models were not right. They used wrong models...
CONCERNED about the plight of commuters on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, the Ogun State Government has embarked on palliative work on bad portions of the...
The Managing Director of FAAN, Saleh Dunoma has charged African airport operators to evolve solutions that are flexible in their approach to the ever-changing...
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, said on Thursday that the state’s light rail project would be completed by December 2016 and would commence operation...
A Medview Airline aircraft en route to Abuja on Thursday morning returned to the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2, Lagos, some minutes after take-off. A...
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mr. Saleh Dunoma, has told the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Aviation that obsolete nature...
Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Mr. Ibrahim Abdulsalam, on Wednesday assured air travel passengers of adequate safety as necessary facilities...
THE Nigerian Maritime sector is the second revenue earner for the government, after the oil and gas sector. As oil revenue continues to dwindle,...
Haunted by the failure of Nigeria Airways Limited, the strong agitation for a new national carrier seems to have lost steam over concerns on...
Nigeria’s largest carrier, Arik Air, on Monday,November 2, said it has completed the process for its private placement for investors billed for first quarter...
Medview Airline will on November 20 flag off flight on the Lagos-London route. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Airline, Alhaji Muneer...
The Senate ad hoc Committee on Aviation which is chaired by Rabiu Kwankwaso (APC-Kano State) Tuesday, held a public hearing on Tuesday. Heads of...
MORE than a decade after liquidation of the Nigeria Airways, the healthy discourse on the possibility of a new national carrier has only underscored...
Travelbeta, an emerging travel company in Nigeria, has stated its commitment to improve and enhance Nigerians' travelling experience with value added services and first...
IVA Valley is now a ghost town. The ghosts of 21 miners: fathers, husbands, sons, breadwinners, that fell to a hail of bullets on...
The international terminal of the Port Harcourt Airport would be completed in 2016, according to the Federal Aports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The FAAN...
I have been travelling around the country politicking these past three weeks. Even though I was on a political assignment, I had my reporter’s...
Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the new Onirisa of the Source, is a Pathfinder Entrepreneur Forty years ago in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, born...
A Nigerian medical doctor based in the United States of America, Godwin Maduka, has built no fewer than 100 bungalows for widows and other...
Commercial airlines, charter operators and privately owned jets spend about N250 billion annually on aircraft maintenance and simulator training of pilots, THISDAY investigation has...
Akuma-Kalu Njoku, Ph.D., a diligent and soft-spoken man, is a Professor of Folklore Studies and Anthropology. In many ways, Prof. Njoku’s intimate insights and unique...
In preparation for the full implementation date of November 12, 2015, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has begun test running Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract/ Controller...
The President, Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigerian (FTAN), Mr Tomi Akingbogun, on Friday called on the Federal Government to strengthen its collaboration with...
The tempo of construction works on the Lagos - Ibadan express road is set to increase with the completion of the "new enhanced design"...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has urged airlines and other air services providers to become more customer-centric as customer experience remains the top...
On the lookout for a solution to the lingering challenges confronting the operations of tourism in Nigeria, particularly in the area of Hajj, industry...
Travelling around and becoming a nomad often means changing countries more often than your underwear. This can often lead to the usual frolics –...
BARELY one year of commercial flight operations in Nigeria, Air Peace Airline has announced its intention to commence commercial flight operations to no fewer...
When we think of the wealthiest people in the world, we most often think of the Waltons (of Wal-Mart fame), Warren Buffett, or Bill...
Eighteen years after construction work commenced on the 276-kilometre standard gauge rail line linking Warri in Delta State to Ajaokuta, Kogi State, the project...
A consortium of travel agencies midwife by Travel Investment Company Limited (TICO) has admitted that the Nigerian travel and tourism industry is recorded high...
Authorities of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) at the Murtala Mohammed Airport Terminal 1 (MMA1), on Wednesday, raided newspaper vendors and impounded...
Globally, the issue of consumer protection regulation in the aviation industry has not been properly addressed, as there are different approaches by individual countries...
Emergency patients being conveyed in two ambulances were stuck in traffic between Warewa and Arepo end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Thursday. PUNCH Metro...
The Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Engineer Saleh Dunoma fielded questions from selected Aviation reporters on the relationship between the...
Poised to fulfill one of his campaign promises of investing massively in the construction of rural roads, the Lagos State Government has announced invitation...
Two planes belonging to Arik Air, yesterday, brushed each other while manoeuvring out of the apron at the General Aviation Terminal, GAT, of Murtala...
I’m in Ghana, Accra to be precise. I normally tell people to try visiting Calabar (Obudu Ranch), Yankari Game Reserve, Zoological Garden in Ibadan...
Worst: 10. Beauvais-Tille International Airport (Paris) – "If the 7th Circle of Hell were a place on earth, it would be 'Paris' Beauvais-Tille," said...
In a bizarre incident Sunday, a 24 year old man who was "running amok" on an Aer Lingus flight from Lisbon, Portugal to Dublin, Ireland...
Even before throwing his hat into the ring to vie for the office of the governor, Professor Ben Ayade had long cast a long...
The Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engr. Saleh Dunoma, has assured of the provision of a second runway at the Nnamdi...
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) said it has begun the test-run of its Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract/ Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (ADS-C/ CPDLC)...
Westboro Baptist Church recently announced they would bring their colorful posters and seething vitriol to Anchorage, Alaska, and picket outside the Native Heritage Center on June...
Medview Airline on Thursday completed the airlift of pilgrims back to Nigeria while commiserating with the families of pilgrims who lost their lives in...
A Katsina state ministerial nominee, Senator Hadi Sirika on Wednesday stressed the need for the reintroduction of a national air carrier, saying it would...
Nigeria's ground-handling services provider, nahco aviance, has taken over the running of the Osubi airport in Warri, Delta State. The airport is owned by...
On a recent trip to Dubai on Emirates, for example, Adeniyi Jones, a top executive could build a list of video favorites from more...
Mr Shola llupeju, a Tourism Consultant on Tuesday in Abuja called on the Federal Government to set up an inter-ministerial committee to reposition the...
As the countdown continues to the grand finale of Miss Tourism International World finals holding in Vietnam this November, the Nigeria representative and delegate,...
After a 6 hour long meeting held at Serena Hotel Kigali after the Kwita Izina Gorilla naming ceremony a new group of committed Africa...
Travellers Magazine, West Africa’s foremost travel journal has released the Top 25 most ranked hotels in Lagos. The ranking for the top 25 hotels...
Stakeholders in the aviation industry have expressed skepticism about plans by state governments to build airports in their respective states, with states like Ekiti,...
Once you have finally dropped your bags at your destination, the next 24 hours of any trip can be both thrilling and completely disorienting....
The National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and Other Related Matters (NAPTIP) on Monday described the introduction of e-passport as a solution...
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Hitting the road on your next trip? Whether you're heading to Grandma's with the kids or hitting Route 66 for a cross-country jaunt, don't...
The retrogressive place of Nigeria's tourism sector in African ranking is worrisome and a cause for concern considering the inherent capacity of the sector...
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation, Hajiya Binta Bello, has said that establishing a national carrier is a priority of the President Muhammadu Buhari...
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said the body does not handle cases of passengers' rights abuses by airlines with levity. General Manager,...
One of three Americans who helped thwart a terror attack on a Paris-bound train was stabbed in his home state of California — apparently...
Lagos — One of the world's most distinctive brands in luxury hospitality business, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, has indicated interest in extending its chain...
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...
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has confirmed that 99 Nigerian pilgrims died, 42 injured and 214 others missing in the September 24 stampede...
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...
Umuahia — The Abia State government has taken measures to revive the tourism sector, as part of its transformation agenda. The measures include world...
How many times have you boarded a flight and noticed one or two passengers who are acting a bit peculiar? Here is a list...
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...
A Federal High Court in Lagos has further adjourned till December 12, 2015 for report of settlement between Dana Airlines Limited and one Pastor...
Monitoring trends for several weeks and even months before committing to buying a plane ticket is just plain waste of time and unproductive. For...
The Consumer Protection Department (CPD) is a division of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). It was launched in March 2001, to ensure that...
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, may have lost about N25 billion for taking over the debts of Aero Contractors, sources revealed. According...
Nigeria’s largest carrier, Arik Air, has announced the resumption of flight operations to Monrovia, the Liberian capital on October 5. The resumption of flight to Liberia is...
For millions of Nigerians, the internet has become an essential part of their everyday social and business lives; although almost taken for granted, technology...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday predicted that airlines operating in Nigeria and other African countries would continue to experience weak growth...
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has disconnected the Failure of the management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to pay its electricity bills...
Nigeria’s largest carrier, Arik Air, on Thursday, October 1 refuted claim in some quarters that the airline is facing financial challenges. The airline said: “We would like...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has recovered and returned the sum of 10, 540 Euros to a polish victim of Internet love...
Total international air passenger traffic dropped by 27.93 per cent or as much as 406,369 passengers in the second quarter of the year (Q2...
Among the Yorubas of southwestern Nigeria, the head (called ori) is given a very prominentposition and particularly in the females, the hair is considered...
According to a recent World Bank report,African still lags behind in the global air service market, with less than 1 per cent share. The...
Mumbai — Nigeria is not short of charming and memorable locations for tourist to visit, but India boasts of much more because there is...
THE management team of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency led by Director of Public Works, Mr. Godson Amos, has inspected failed federal roads in...
There are strong indications that indebted airlines will not pay up the debts owed to aviation agencies anytime soon despite unions’ protests over alleged N100...
The Master Mariners Association of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to develop water transportation as an alternative means of conveying containers and petroleum...
Workers of the Nigerian Railway Corporation have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint a technocrat who knows a lot about the railway as the...
Europe’s giant aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has asked suppliers on its A320 jet programme to slash prices by at least 10 per cent by 2019. This move...
The Lagos State Waterways Authority says preliminary investigation revealed that the boat accident in Ikorodu, which killed five persons, was caused by a damaged...
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has confirmed the death of 54 Nigerians in the deadly stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia, during this year’s...
Over 140 migrants were rescued in seven operations launched at the weekend in the Mediterranean, the Italian coastguard said. A spokesman told French News...
Indications have emerged that African airlines might face tougher times following the entry of new low cost carriers into the country’s aviation industry. Fastjet...
President, Council of the International Civil Aviation Authority, ICAO, Olomuyiwa Bernard, has stated that exorbitant taxes and duties imposed on carriers one of the...
Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel has assured that international flight operations will commence at the state-owned international airport from June 2016. The...
Capt. Josiah Choms (PhD), a leader in the aviation sector and currently serving on the Board of HeliOffshore provides some education on air transportation...
The Osun State Government on Sunday said it would provide free train service for its citizens who would be travelling to Osogbo from Lagos...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has grounded two foreign registered aircraft with immediate effect for allegedly flying illegally into and within the country’s airspace....
The upswing of Golden Tulip brand in the Nigerian hospitality sector continues as Golden Tulip Lagos Airport Hotel, the newest addition to the brand's...
Motivated by the desire to take Igbo New Yam Festival to greater heights, Chinedu Idezuna has renamed the fiesta in Lagos as Eko Oni...
The allegedly missing Bauchi State-owned aircraft, has landed in Nigeria from Morocco where the state government claimed it was found. The Embraer ERJ 145...
The Sultan Abubakar III International Airport in Sokoto is vulnerable to incursion by unauthorised persons and animals, its manager, Alhaji Abubakar Buba, said yesterday....
Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has received the Certificate of Global Growth Company of 2015 from the World Economic Forum on...
I had been invited to the Tourism Indaba in South Africa. After the wonderful and successful event along with tour operators from Ghana and...
The Nigerian Navy (NN) Thursday said it had acquired Israeli-installed mass civil surveillance system known as Falcon Eye in a bid to tackle crude...
Former presidential candidate for Kowa Party in Nigeria's 2015 Elections; and retired professor of French and Applied Linguistics, Professor Remi Sonaiya laments about the...
Skytrax has released its annual world airline star ratings, ranking airlines by the quality of their front-line product and service standards. Nigeria’s Arik Air...
A man, Suleiman Waheed, has been arraigned by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly assaulting a Nigerian Railway Corporation worker, hitting him with...
The number of air passengers embarking on international trips from Nigeria plunged by 27.93 per cent in the second quarter of 2015. The Nigerian...
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Muritala Mohammed International Airport Command, has decried the high rate of indebtedness by airlines. The command is therefore seeking...
Asaba — Delta State House of Assembly has approved a loan facility of N5.021 billion for the upgrading of the Asaba International Airport, which...
A 25-year-old stowaway has been arrested after he was found inside the tyre compartment of a Ghana-bound Medview Airlines plane parked at the tarmac...
The newly appointed Comptroller General of Immigration, Mr. Kure Martins Abeshi, has warned officers and men of the service at airports and Immigration passport...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, on Sunday, September 13, said it would soon kick off registration of all the aviation fuel marketers, follow recent allegation...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said on Sunday that it lost N40 million due to the closure of the Benin Airport for...
Delta State shows peaceful surroundings for tourism to blossom notwithstanding eco-system challenges. Omolola Itayemi on a revisit to Asaba and a precinct discovers several...
Six Nigerian pilgrims have been confirmed dead while four have been declared missing in the crane accident which took place in a Mosque in...
Findings have revealed that local airlines, charter operators and privately owned jets n Nigeria spend about N250 billion yearly on aircraft maintenance and training of pilots....
Managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Mr Saleh Dunoma, has stated that the new international terminal currently under construction at...
Following a long deliberation on the deplorable road and socio-economic situation in Arepo and its neighboring communities in Obafemi/Owode local government area of Ogun state, members...
A man, identified simply as Sunday, has died in a Lagos hotel on Ishawo Road, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro...
Nairobi has been rated third most expensive city for a good night's sleep in Africa, according to a new survey produced by hospitality research...
Scores of Arik Air passengers continued to wait for hours at the departures lounge of the Lagos airport, Monday, with the airline failing to...
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Staff of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) Monday shut down the headquarters of the Corporation over the failure of the Director-General, Dr Sally...
The new website lists properties along with the differing benefits that those who book Club Intercontinental receive. A note on the website points out:...
OPINION By Ben Murray Bruce In my last back page article for THISDAY, entitled 'If you Build it They Will Come', I had evangelised...
Delta Airline's Senior Vice President of In-Flight Service, Allison Ausband, has said that the airline's attendants and the entire employees are committed to making...
The Nigeria Immigration Service has revoked the passports of all former governors and ministers issued to them during their tenure. The Comptroller-General of the...
A member of the National Assembly, Senator Fatimat Raji-Rasaki, has called for the transformation of the country’s cultural festivals to foreign exchange earners. The senator...
Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has called on the Federal Government to initiate a policy that would encourage the use of Closed-Circuit...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has stated that the ongoing construction at five major international airports would make the country the hub...
Mauritius commercial bank, AfrAsia Bank and New World Wealth has ranked Lagos state third among cities with the most millionaires in Africa. According to...
Kenya Airways has received $40 million loan from the Country’s government, as well as a $200 million bridging loan from African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)...
4,105 Kebbi State Pilgrims would be airlifted from the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi to Saudi Arabia for the 2015 Hajj exercise,...
The Consumer Protection Directorate of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) resolved over 3,000 complaints from passengers between January and July this year. The...
Following resumed activities at the Maiduguri Airport, the Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shetima has commended the MD/CEO of FAAN Eng. Saleh Dunoma....
If you have been in a traffic jam in any Nigerian city, or Go Slow as Lagosians call it, you will have seen them....
In a display of absurd mannerism, an unidentified commercial vehicle driver on Tuesday removed his cloths and started behaving strangely when officials of the...
Medview Airlines is set to begin flights from Lagos into London and Lisbon in Portugal. The Managing Director, Alhaji Muneer Bankole who made this...
Ghana and Mauritius have agreed to waive visa requirements for holders of each other’s national passports. It follows the signing of an agreement on...
Three officials of the United States Embassy in Nigeria, of Friday, interacted with Nigerians from different parts of the country for an hour and...
The Executive Governor of Cross River Prof. Ben Ayade has appointed Mr. Ikechi Uko of Jedidah Promotions as consultant to help internationalise Carnival Calabar...
The ongoing railway modernisation projects initiated by the federal government during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan have been approved by President Muhammadu...
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has introduced new Seafarer’s Medical Certification Documents in compliance with extant requirements of the Maritime Labour...
It seems the Oyo State mass transit scheme, Pacesetter Transport, is taking a leaf from the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit scheme, as it has...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Thursday said it had apprehended another employee of Arik Air, Ikechukwu Chibuzor Oliver, for his alleged involvement...
We do not need it; it would end up as another monument to waste President Muhammadu Buhari last week directed the Ministry of Aviation...
Lagos — The airlift of intending pilgrims to this year's hajj in Saudi Arabia began yesterday with the departure of 540 from Lagos and...
A male cabin crew member of popular aviation company, Arik Air, who has been identified as Chika Egwu Udensi was on Monday night arrested at...
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) with Egypt, Australia, Bahamas, Vietnam, and Dominican Republic on...
Asset Management Limited has stated that he monthly average number of accidents involving the LAGBUS has said reduced by about 50 per cent in the...
The Ministry of Aviation has alleged that the debts owed to the aviation agencies by local airlines in Nigeria have leaped to about N100 billion. It...
The Nigerian airspace has witnessed an increased traffic compared to its 2014 statistics, as a total of 11,190 aircraft have passed through the country’s...
The Accident Investigation Bureau on Thursday released the official list of passengers and crew members onboard the Bristow Helicopters’ chopper that crashed into a...
The Cochin International Airport on Tuesday became the first in the world to operate completely on solar power. Oommen Chandy, Chief Minister, Kerala State...
As part of efforts to boost economic and trade relations between the two countries, President Boni Yayi of Republic of Benin has offered to...
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, NAAPE has shown its full support for the government plan to establish a national carrier, explaining that...
As part of efforts to ease movement of persons and goods between the two West African countries, the modern dual carriage bridge connecting Nigeria...
Indications have emerged that Arik Air, a Nigerian airline operating domestic, regional and international flight network may have resumed preparations for its bidding for...
The most challenging period for domestic airline operators in recent times was early this year when fuel scarcity nearly grounded air transportation and threatened...
The immediate past Minister of Finance, Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has denied allegation that substantial part of the $1 billion China-Exim Bank loan obtained for...
Ghana port has begun direct shipment to Nigerian ports, THISDAY checks have revealed. The move, according to sources, was in furtherance of the West...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has given all its debtors a seven-day final demand notice to settle their indebtedness on or before...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has disclosed that there are 146 corporate jets in the country of which only 46 were registered in...
Olaudah Equiano also known as Gustavus Vassa, was an African slave, who later became an author, whose 1789 autobiography The Interesting Narrative of the Life...
At the risk of propagating a dodgy cliché, Africa remains one of the last frontiers of travel. Non-air-conditioned travel, that is, i.e. the kind...
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Ministry of Finance to explain how $1.005 billion loan obtained from the Chinese Exim Bank for the construction of a standard gauge...
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has installed a modern signal system that will enable it monitor and control train operations from its Lagos head office, while...
The International Air Transport Association, IATA , has revealed hat global passenger traffic results in June year-to-year showed a 5.7 per cent leap in...
A projection by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has stated that by 2024, Nigeria’s travel and tourism industry would contribute 1.6 per...
Four passengers died yesterday when a Bristow Helicopters chopper plunged into the Lagos Lagoon. On board were 12 people, including two crew members. Six...
THE management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has called on all owners of abandoned aircraft at the graveyard of the Murtala...
Cecil is dead, killed by James Palmer, an American dentist. He was 13. He has followed the death-steps of his namesake, John Cecil Rhodes,...
Years ago, a brilliant lecturer of mine(now late) said something about Nigeria that I waved aside as an exaggerated expression of patriotism. Here are...
The Nigeria Immigration Service said it barred no fewer than 4,916 Nigerians from travelling out of the country between January and March, 2015. The...
MED-VIEW Airlines has completed arrangement to commence direct flight operations on the Lagos-London lucrative route by November this year. Its managing director/CEO, Muneer Bankole,...
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) is one of the six agencies under the Ministry of Aviation, charged with the responsibility to investigate aircraft accidents...
Suleja, sometimes confused as one of Abuja's suburbs, due to its proximity, is one of the major cities in Niger state, Nigeria. Originally called...
Stakeholders in the aviation industry have implored the federal government to restructure the huge debts owed by the airlines operating in the country. According...
The Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and the Emir of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has described Nigeria as the...
No fewer than 500 migrants from West African countries, including Nigeria, deported from Gabon on Thursday berthed at the National Inland Waterways Authority jetty...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has given a 14-day ultimatum to airlines who failed to remit their ticket sales charge (TSC) and cargo...
Lagos — A Nigerian, Jacob Olukunle Ajomale, who was allegedly maltreated by the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, by forcefully inserting...
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, August 5, instructed the Ministry of Aviation to fast-track action on the establishment of a new national airline for...
(CNN) A Malaysian search team on Reunion Island has found airplane window panes and seat cushions, a Malaysian government official told news...
We get a lot of questions about health care on the road – “How can I avoid getting sick? What need vaccines? What happens...
Nigerian Muslim pilgrims who intend to visit the holy land for the 2015 hajj will be airlifted from the 18th of August according to...
Kano, a major state in Northern Nigeria, hosts a variety of tourists attraction - including Kurmi Market, the largest in Africa; The Emir's Palace,...
The perception of Lagos by tourists and indeed Nigeria as always been lopsided partly because of the information disseminated by cable news and perhaps...
So you’re planning a trip to London and you’re making a list of the top things you must do. Ride the London Eye: check....
As a Nigerian citizen with a Nigerian passport, there are certain countries which do not require a visa upon entry so long as you...
Few travel decisions are as weighty as deciding where to spend your vacation,Most especially summer vacation. Whether you are in the country or you...
Following speculations that the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS is planning to shut down Intercontinental Hotel over the non-payment of retrospective duties, the commission on...
The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association, NATCA, on Sunday, August 2, called the attention of Nigeria’s aviation authorities to the lack of back up...
Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Ibrahim Abdulsalam, in this interview with Chinedu Eze, said air travel in Nigeria is a lot...
The anxiety surrounding the demise of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, has continued to heighten as worshippers of Oro began the annual...
The Nigerian passport is ranked 57th in the world out of 199 indexed passports. This is according to PASSPORT INDEX - the interactive tool recently...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority on Thursday said it would publish thez names and amount being owed by each airline operating in the country...
THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has described as "misleading and mischievous" the story in the social media that the wife of the former...
For many, the thought of Northern Nigeria conjures up images of bomb-damaged and dangerous cities with inhospitable residents; however, this is not entirely true...
As you may or may not be able to tell, I am on a mission to educate America about Africa – all 54 countries...
Packing for a vacation can be stress inducing enough to make you need to take a vacation. You want to make sure you have...
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has pledged it’s support to the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to improve transport logistics...
Travelling out of Nigeria can be herculean. Sometimes, not because you’ve got your documentation wrong, but the silly profiling officials at the airport try...
The Federal Capital City Administration, FCTA, has revealed that the ongoing multi-billion Naira Abuja Light Rail Project, is 67 per cent completed. This was...
As part of efforts to address the problem of low capacity and improve airlines’ operational standards, the federal government may enforce a new policy...
Many people ponder what they should do for a vacation and I realized a lot of people don’t seem to share my views about...
The Federal Ministry of Transport has thrown its weight behind the collection of the controversial professional operating fee (POF). The collection of the POF...
"A serious responsibility is beckoning on whoever is in charge to stop further ground aircraft collision at any airport in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos,...
Health: 1. Drink plenty of water. 2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar. 3. Eat more...
It’s not always one gets to meet visionaries and icons of a century but I was privileged to spend time in Dubai with the...
Abuja — The United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has relaxed travel restriction to four Nigerian states that are among the least-affected by...
Its summer again, a time to take time off work and treat yourself (and children) if you have them to a nice vacation/getaway. It’s...
The Osun state government and a private tourist operator, Margaret Bolanle Fabiyi are set to partner on the development of a world-class tourism resort in...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has confirmed the air return made by domestic carrier, Aero Contractors‘ plane from Abuja on Tuesday afternoon, July 21....
The Bauchi State government has unveiled plans to upgrade the Yankari Game Reserve to an international tourist destination. The deputy governor of the state,...
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The Lagos state government has once again shifted the completion date for the Blue Rail from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko on the Lagos Badagry...
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Tuesday said it had recovered the bodies of two female victims involved in a boat mishap on...
With its sprawling population, agricultural potential and commercial promise, Ibadan could rival Lagos as an economic hub. But there are many challenges to overcome....
With their worldly sophistication, cheap fisherman pants and penchant for being smiley all the time, tourists are a much-hated group. But before you...
The Federal Government through the efforts of local shippers, is expected to save N5.4 billion monthly from the 1.8 billion litres of petroleum products...
As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free 2015 Hajj exercise, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON has signed an agreement with approved 2015...
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 total annual revenue of 3 biggest africa carier, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways amounted to $3 billion in 2014 financial...
The world of travel has become popular on social media. Many people now have unvarying access to travel information and tips for different destinations...
There are a number of essentials that should be kept in the car during the rainy season. Here are a few tips to prepare...
Lagos State Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has acknowledged the huge potentials of the hospitality sector, saying that the industry was capable of generating huge...
Maiduguri — After 18 months of closure, commercial airline operations resumed yesterday at the Maiduguri International Airport. The airport was closed to commercial operations...
EARLIER this year, I was approached to do some media consultancy in Nigeria. I had just left the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) after 18...
Kenya has threatened to slap visa sanctions on South Africa if the southern African nation does not relax its stringent visa rules on Kenyans....
ACCRA, Ghana – Ghana’s government has been urged to bring back local carrier, ANTRAK by rescuing the airline from its woes and to ensure...
President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration would adopt alternative fiscal measures of funding the construction of roads aside the country’s budget, while also...
Following a fresh outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in Liberia, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority , NCAA says it has no plan to...
I was listening to a radio show a few days ago as people called in to complain fiercely about exorbitant airfares. People complained that...
The Japanese ocean carrier, MOL, has announced that it will withdraw from the Europe-West Africa trade but will continue to serve the ports in...
Stakeholders in Nigeria's Aviation Industry, have called for regulation to compel existing airlines to merge and seek listing for bigger capitalization from the Nigerian Stock...
The Federal Government has said it plans to introduce hovercrafts and hover barges to Nigeria’s 10,000-kilometre waterways in a bid to boost water transportation....
The Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, have been described as the best performing airports among the airports managed...
Air France -KLM flight operations were on Wednesday grounded at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, by members of the National Union of Air...
As from, July 2, 2015, major changes in Kenya’s visa policy has taken place. Unlike in the past when many nationalities were able to...
Although the foreign direct investments in fell by 8.4 per cent in 2014, capital investment in Africa surged to $128b, a year-on-year increase of...
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So as to achieve early completion of the multi-billion naira project, Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has charged the contractors handling different projects...
Following the boat mishap that occurred in Irewe, Ojo Local Government Area of the state, killing of six school children on Wednesday, July 1, Lagos...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has nabbed two officials of the VIP Express Tourism Limited, a travel agency that is alleged to have...
A 19-member committee set up by the ruling All Progressives Congress has advised the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to consolidate debt-laden airlines in the...
We all have that one thing we will never leave behind when we travel but it’s obvious the passport remains the most important document on...
Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has projected that the state would soon assume the number one status in Tourism Corridor in the country...
The Courier Regulatory Department (CRD) of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), has revoked the operational licences of 10 courier companies for different offences ranging from...
German based international airline,Lufthansa has designated Lagos as the regional headquarters of its Sub-Saharan operations. The new centre will lead marketing and sales for the airline...
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The new Commissioner of Police, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command, Mr. Taiwo Lakanu has pledged the determination of the command to collaborate with airlines...
East Africa is a place that everyone dreams to visit. The region stands out with a wide range of natural scenery, wildlife and...
The South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Louis Mngani, says visa office established in Port Harcourt is to boost operations between Nigeria and...
Travel agencies in Nigeria raked in a staggering $2.3bn from ticket sales for foreign airlines and tour service in 2014. The President of the...
The Courier Regulatory Department (CRD) of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) onThursday, June 25, revoked the operational licences of ABC Transport Courier Service and...
Nigerians get super excited the minute they get their visa application approved. No matter the country they are travelling to: England, Pakistan Dubai or...
Lagos — As part of plans to expand its flight operations Air Peace has acquired two Boeing 737-300 aircraft bringing its fleet to nine....
A NIGERIAN and MBA student at Harvard Business School, Boston, United States, Miss Nneka Ezeigwe, has won the best prize in the School’s art...
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) is considering converting its trailer parks across the country into a hub for commercial activities in addition to...
The days of snarling traffic jams might just be over as the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has commenced repair of bad sections on...
Nigeria and Singapore have concluded plans to sign agreements to strengthen their bilateral air services and curb double taxation on investments in both countries....
Whether you’re looking for a vacation romance, some excitement on a business trip, or even an opportunity to join the mile high club, traveling...
The National Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc, on Thursday, June 11, said it recorded a marginal leap in turnover from N8.09 billion in 2013...
The management of the National Arts Theatre Complex in Iganmu, Lagos, has named two companies, Topwide Apeas/Chris Michael Limited and Calzada Nigeria Limited, as...
Chairman of the Lagos State branch of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede, has said that the union had added...
Collectively, we've touched down on every continent on earth and we're closing in on every country. But we're nowhere near perfect travelers. Every one...
Maiduguri — The Maiduguri International Airport is to reopen for commercial flights Friday, nearly two years after it was shutdown, Deputy Governor of Borno...
And, most want to spend your holiday in hot countries, where being caressed by sunlight, you can swim in the clear blue sea or...
For millions of peoples, the idea of getting on a plane and flying is one of the most scary imaginable. People all over the...
Three Ghanaian domestic airlines have barred a physically-challenged Nigerian, Ndifreke Andrew-Essien from travelling. One of the airlines had also refused to refund Andrew-Essien, a...
For millions of Nigerians, the internet has become an essential part of their everyday social and business lives; although almost taken for granted, technology...
Just within three weeks of its launch, the Multi-million dollar Delta Mall located in the Warri-Effurun metropolis has been recording about 12,000 visitors daily....
The High Court of Akwa Ibom State, sitting in Uyo Judicial Division, has called for an immediate end to the tolls that Akwa Ibom State...
Immediate past Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka has stated operations at Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, may be crippled except the regulatory body sources for...
Conceptualised to attract the much needed traffic to Tinapa Resort, Summit Hills is the next big thing to happen to tourism in Nigeria, writes...
A team of aviation safety auditors from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) arrived in Lagos, on Sunday May 31, yesterday to flag off...
The promoters of the multi-billion naira new Lekki deep seaport in Lagos have said the project will be ready in 2019. The assurance of the promoters...
Aviation industry operators have agreed that one of the major problems dwindling the fortunes of the sector is the inability of the federal government...
The Transport Society of Nigeria (TSN) has urged the incoming administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to take affirmative actions on road transportation The society explained...
Few travel decisions are as weighty as deciding where to honeymoon. No surprise many newlyweds choose all-inclusive resorts: Pay one price and leave worries...
This was disclosed by the Minister of Transport, Sen. Idris Umar, recently in Abuja at the ceding and handing over of the Right of...
The Minister of Aviation, Mr. Osita Chidoka, on Thursday said the Federal Government downgraded and closed the Asaba and Benin airports due to safety...
Packed into a cramped cabin with a few hundred strangers at 30,000 feet, tensions are already running high. On top of that, there’s always...
Despite the criticism of the open skies agreement signed between the US and Nigeria, travel expert, Ikechi Uko said direct flights to America have...
Due to the scarcity of aviation fuel caused by the strike action of oil workers in the country, airlines have rescheduled their flight operations...
At Arizona State’s recent Senior Day celebration, guard Promise Amukamara was escorted onto the basketball court by her four sisters, whose mellifluous names spoke...
The world's largest travel site, tripadvisor has announced eight Lagos hotels as winners of 2015 Travelers' Choice awards. They are: Four Point By Sheraton...
The small, steep pyramids rising up from the desert hills of northern Sudan resemble those in neighboring Egypt, but unlike the famed pyramids of...
By 2050, India will have overtaken the US as the world’s second largest economy It’s also projected that the gap between the three biggest...
Kaduna — The Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr Adeseyi Sijuwade, yesterday, alleged that certain individuals and organisations are working for the downfall...
If there is anything the people of Ekiti State will forever thank former Governor Kayode Fayemi for, it is the turning around of fortune...
African Music has evolved over the years. Just like the continent itself, the citizens and countries therein, the average African music has seen some...
We have expectations of good service at hotels, but part of your experience depends on your behaviour. Follow proper etiquette when staying over at...
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Director General of the NCAA, Capt. Muhktar Usman, while addressing journalists, pointed out that work at the two international airports were at advanced stages...
Nigerian Tourism Development Commission (NTDC) has opened two tourism information desks at the new domestic wing of Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos (MM2) in order...
At least 5,581 flights were cancelled by eight domestic airlines between January 1 and March 31, this year, analysis of airlines flight performance from...
The Nigeria Shippers’ Council has moved for the indigenization of freight forwarding practice in Nigeria, which is dominated by foreigners undertaking cargo clearance jobs...
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A British Airways pilot threatened to kill himself by crashing a jumbo jet five years before the Germanwings disaster in the French Alps last...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has raised concerned the availability of dust particles in the atmosphere which may lead to readuced visibility for air transporters...
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There were indications at the weekend that the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) may have started restricting unmarried Nigerians, especially ladies below the age of...
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has come up with a N14 trillion investment plan to develop the country’s aviation industry in the short, medium...
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(CNN)The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 purposely crashed the plane into the French Alps on Tuesday, killing all 150 people on board, officials said...
Nigerians have been assured of a better and faster transport system as the Lagos-Ibadan rail track would soon be available. This assurance was given...
The Nigeria Police Force has said it would arrest and prosecute anyone who violates 15 electoral offences on Election Days. The Force stated...
No one’s going to claim Africa has all the best beaches in the world, but it has some of them. From the wind-tickled shores...
For its contribution to the promotion of African culture by sponsoring the , Oke’Badan Festival, which commenced this week in Ibadan, Oyo state, telecommunications...
Following reports of two stowaway incidents within two years, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered the management of indigenous airliner, Arik Air,...
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a circular titled “Abolition of Re-entry Visa” indicating that the Minister of Interior has approved the discontinuance...
The consistent traffic gridlock on Lagos roads has been discovered to be a major setback for businesses in the country’s commercial hub. According to...
unquenchable hunger for knowledge, he has signposted the Nigerian travel and tourism landscape with two trademark products, Akwaaba Travel Market and Naija Seven Wonders....
BENIN—MINISTER of Works, Mr Mike Onolememen, has said that moves were on by his ministry to forestall accidents on newly constructed federal roads in...
A Swiss solar-powered plane has taken off from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates marking the start of the first attempt to fly around the...
As part of efforts to ensure safer waterways, the federal government has deployed radar and more patrol boats to monitor Nigeria’s territorial waters. This...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said it will soon make the installation of tracking equipment in aircraft a compulsory exercise for every...
In Ghana farmers consider bamboo a nuisance they would normally clear from their land. Not Kwabena Danso he thought bamboo was worth more than that, so he...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria on Thursday said it would publish the names of all its debtors, including airlines, concessionaires and other service...
Hospitality industry in Nigeria is not only growing despite the stifling economic situation, but also witnessing the emergence of brand concept to cater for...
Over 900 participants, including over 45 Ministers and Vice Ministers of Tourism and unwtoCulture, international experts, speakers and guests from 100 countries, gathered at...
You must have been hearing about the new Dubai visa rules for Nigerians wishing to visit the U.A.E. How True Is This? Yes, Dubai...
Lagos — There is allegation that insurance companies in Nigeria are charging domestic airlines premium on aircraft five times higher than the globally offered...
Narrowness of the Mararaba-Nyanya road, which leads to and fro Abuja, makes it a death trap, Okechukwu Nnodim reports About a fortnight ago, a...
As the upgrading of The City Mall, Onikan, nears completion, high profile companies are already taking tenancy at the Mall. Among the newest tenants...
Chairman, Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Captain Nogie Meggison has assured the flying public that the domestic airlines are ready to operate round-the-clock without...
RwandAir, the national carrier of the Republic of Rwanda has celebrated 3 years of flying to Lagos, Nigeria. The three years journey of the...
While it makes sense to bemuse the huge expenditure in foreign exchange therefrom, government needs to take tourism as serious economic diversification project, especially...
The management of the National Arts Theatre has denied reports that the Federal Government has sold the facility located in the Surulere area of...
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