…as NANTA reports Nigerian Travel Sector Loses 40% Market Value Due to Foreign Airline Trade
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sounded the alarm on the negative impact of cross-border trading of foreign airlines’ inventories on Nigeria’s travel economy.
Intra-African trade is receiving more attention than ever, as trade between African countries can boost development, promote regional integration, and bolster the continent’s position in the global market.
The current economic dynamics indicate that African countries struggle to fully benefit from increased continental trade,… read more
The economy class ticket seats of Air Peace flight to London from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos are fully booked for the next 60 days, Mrs. Toyin Olajide, the airline’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) has said.
This is as Nigerian travellers on the Lagos-London route, including a travel agent company,… read more
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is cracking down on airlines advertising misleading departure times. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the NCAA declared a zero-tolerance approach to such practices and warned airlines of “serious regulatory actions” for non-compliance.
“It has come to our attention that some airlines are… read more
Google has announced a major expansion of Google Translate, adding 110 new languages to the platform. This update, part of Google’s 1,000 Languages Initiative, which uses AI models to support the 1,000 most spoken languages around the world, represents a significant step towards breaking down language barriers and fostering communication … read more
It is very difficult to believe that Tereza Ojo is no more. She was a pioneer of a different mould, an industry care giver, a special bred, and an achiever, a role model, minister of tourism and aviation Nigeria never had. Tereza Ojo was an embodiment of beauty, courage, and integrity. As the first female president of the National Association of… read more
Nigeria, located on the Gulf of Guinea in Africa, has relaxed its visa-free entry policies for 23 countries to promote both tourism and business travel. The country is home to numerous natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. Notable sites include Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park, which feature waterfalls, dense rainfor… read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to implementing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) single currency, the ECO.
This comes despite recent setbacks, with the convergence rate among member states falling to 29.2% in 2023, significantly lower than the targ… read more
In a bid to address the rapid expansion of Abuja’s population, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has emphasized the need for modern infrastructure to support the city’s growth.
At the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mabushi Bus Terminal, Tajudeen praised the project as a significant step towards enhancin… read more
Mr. Nana Kwame Yeboah-Afari, the Executive Director, Royal Senchi Resort in Akosombo, Ghana, in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, speaks on the various bottlenecks militating tourism and air travels in West Africa, government policies and the way out. Excerpts:
The Royal Senchi Resort is one of the major tourism facilities in Ghana, how … read more
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