Amid speculations that government may require that middle seats in airlines be left vacant on flight resumption, Chairman of Air Peace, one of the national carriers, Mr. Allen Onyema has said implementing the middle seat regime will not be profitable in view of its revenue-depleting implications for airlines. Onyema made this remark at the webinar […]
The APC in Ekiti State has asked the opposition PDP to account for the over N10 billion allegedly earmarked for a cargo airport in the state during the administration of Governor Ayo Fayose. The APC, in a statement yesterday in Ado Ekiti, said the PDP or any of its members had no moral right to […]
Notwithstanding the massive investment in seafarers’ development by the Federal Government, the Nigerian crew is still facing severe discrimination due to preference for foreign certificates. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), had invested heavily in its National Seafarers Development Programme, (NSDP) scheme, but has been experiencing a delay in taking the cadets for […]
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 concert. The airline allegedly breached the flight restriction rules that prohibited all commercial services as part of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Minister of Aviation, Hadi […]
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 been suspended indefinitely, airlifted a popular musician, Naira Marley, to a concert in Abuja. Apparently shocked by the development and the airline’s defence, aviation stakeholders said the oddity showcases the rot […]
Middle East mega carrier, Emirates Airlines, has said it is ready to resume operations to Nigeria as soon as the directive to that effect is given by the Federal Government. The Regional Manager, West Africa, Afzal Parambil, disclosed this in a chat with Daily Trust, saying once the approval was given the airline was ready […]
As planned resumption of domestic flights draws nearer, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reiterated that passengers must arrive at least three hours before their scheduled flight takeoff time in order to go through check-in process and COVID-19 preventive protocols. The agency, which made this known yesterday on its Twitter handle, said that […]
The Ekiti State government has commissioned a contractor for the design and supervision of the cargo airport project in the state. The decisions formed part of the outcome of the virtual meeting of the State Executive Council held in Ado Ekiti yesterday. The state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Muyiwa Olumilua, in a statement yesterday stated […]
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 adhered to. The Executive Secretary/ Chief Executive of the NSC, Mr Hassan Bale made this known at the resumed evacuation of cargoes by rail in Lagos. Represented by Director, Regulatory Services, […]
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 Secretary of the Organised Private Sector Exporters Association (OPEXA), Mr. Jayeola Olarewaju, said the government should sustain the Export Expansion Grant (EEG) introduced in 2017 to help exporters take in the […]
