As the nation strives toward becoming a leading hub for tourism in Africa, fresh indication emerged that over 100, 000 Nigerians can be employed in the sector in one year. Speaking during the unveiling of the February edition of the Entrepreneur Africa Magazine in Lagos, Chairman, Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria, FTAN, Mr. Wemi […]
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 by travelers who moved out of the country with foreign airlines in the year 2017. President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Mr. Bankole Bernard, who revealed this […]
One of the major challenges in manpower development in aviation is industry is the cost of training. Many young people dream of becoming pilots in the future but when the cost of training is broached, many parents know that they won't be able to afford it. Not only the exorbitant cost, in Nigeria there is […]
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 with the existing four-times a week nonstop service to Atlanta, Delta will offer a daily operation from Nigeria to its US hubs. The announcement comes as the airline prepares to celebrate […]
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 in the country. The Chief Operating Officer, Engr Lukman Olanrewaju Animasahun addressing journalists at the Ilorin International Airport said the expansion of route to Ilorin was informed by the desire to […]
Local airlines in the country have very slim chances of survival under the alleged current regime of multiple taxes. According to the airlines, sundry charges, under the guise of taxes and levies at airports nationwide, account for at least 65 per cent of revenue accruing to them. Apparently unable to pay the bills amidst other […]
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 sector were either casual or contract staff. General Secretary of the NUHPSW, Leke Success made this known during a visit of President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Ayuba Wabba, who […]
Edo, Borno and Cross River States topped the list of states with the highest air fare in February, according to statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). While Edo State led the pack with N40,000, Borno State, an average air fare is N35,878, and Cross River State N35,758. States with the lowest air […]
The cedi is expected to depreciate further if the government fails to prevent the side effects of the numerous tax cuts it is implementing. This is according to a research report published by GN Research. They argue that even though the reduction in taxes is an incentive for businesses to expand, it will also lead […]
Former South African President, Thabo Mbeki, has condemned the current xenophobic attack on Nigerians and other foreigners in different parts of South Africa. While calling on the country’s security agencies to up their game, the former President called on communities to report criminal activities to the appropriate quarters. His words, “I must express my grave […]
