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The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), on Tuesday, urged Nigerians to brace up for yet another increase in the price of local airlines tickets across the country. Leadership reports that currently, return tickets from Lagos to Abuja cost an average of N250,000.
However, speaking on Arise TV programme, on Tuesday, the spokesman of A… read more
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has pledged his administration’s support and collaboration with the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) to revive the cultural tourism economy in the state and across the Eastern region of Nigeria.
The governor made this commitment during a meeting with the Vice Pre… read more
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said the state government will achieve the upgrade of Ibadan in 18 months, stating that the state has resources to drive the project.
The governor said this on Wednesday at the Hijrah 1446 luncheon organised by the state government and held at the Presidential Lodge, Secretariat, Ibadan,… read more
The Nigerian aviation industry is challenging for the country’s airlines. While the investors in the sub-sector are struggling to remain in the air, the sector challenges are weighing them down.
The operating environment in the Nigerian aviation industry is toxic and skewed against the country’s airline operators… read more
A dramatic incident unfolded on Sunday evening at the Yola Airport when a Max Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft suffered a catastrophic tyre burst during take-off, leaving four of its tyres deflated.
According to a statement released by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), the aircraft was carrying 119 passengers and six crew … read more
Uganda's tourism sector is experiencing a significant boom, with a remarkable 26% increase in tourist arrivals during the first half of 2024.
Stakeholders say, this growth is driven by enhanced collective marketing efforts, MICE and improved infrastructure, underscoring the nation's rising appeal as a prime travel destination… read more
Uganda Airlines plans to add three more African
destinations to its network in September, a move the carrier says is a
precursor to opening flights to Europe later this year.
From
Sept. 12, the airline will launch service between its Entebbe
International Airport (EBB) base and Abuja, Nigeria. The … read more
The President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agents (NANTA), Mr. Yinka Folami, has raised alarm over the increasing risks associated with cross-border ticket trading among travel agents. Folami, in a recent address, stated that the practice is leading to significant financial losses for both travel agencies and customers.… read more
Idowu Sofola and Co., solicitors to ValueJet, has concluded plans to file N1 billion suit against a media organisation, BusinessDay over what it described as a “malicious report,” which named the airline as one of the blacklisted carriers in Nigeria.
The report had alleged that ValueJet and 12 other indigenous carriers were blacklis… read more
Air Peace, has debunked the claim that it was blacklisted by any international lessor due to breach in contract. A statement by the airline, described as erroneous a media report (Not Daily Independent) that Air Peace and 12 other indigenous airlines were blacklisted by foreign lessors for their failure to adhere to leasing agreements.… read more
Aitlines: Fresh rise in local airfare imminent
NANTA: Ebonyi State Governor Assures Support for Revival of Cultural Tourism...
We will upgrade Ibadan airport in 18 months – Makinde
Max Air Aarcraft experiences multiple tyre failures at Yola Airport
Uganda's Tourist arrivals up by 26 percent in first half of 2024
Uganda Airlines adds three more Africa destinations and eyes Europe
ValueJet Threatens N1bn Suit Against Media House Over False, Damaging…
Air Peace denies blacklist claim, seeks apology
