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Nigerian rail standard gauge network growing
The 1 435 mm gauge north-south railway linking Itakpe, Ajaokuta and Warri has been formally opened for commercial operation, following an inauguration ceremony at Agbor in Delta state, attended by Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi and the Governor of Delta Ifeanyi Okowa.
Addressing the opening ceremony by video link, Pre… read more
Curfew: Nigerian domestic airlines cancel flights from Wednesday
Following the Lagos State Government 24 hour curfew imposed on the State, domestic airlines are cancelling all their flights from Wednesday. Arik Air has cancelled all its flight operations for Wednesday, October 21, 2020 due to the 24 hours curfew.
In a statement by its spokesman, Mr. Banji Ola, “All booked passengers on the c… read more
Radisson Hotel Group: New brand - Radisson Individuals
Radisson Hotel Group announces the launch of a new brand, Radisson Individuals. Radisson Individuals is a conversion brand that offers independent hotels and local, regional chains the opportunity to be part of the global Radisson Hotel Group platform.
Radisson Individuals hotels are selected for their own character… read more
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) in turbulences
Nigeria plans to double airports before 2023 end
Sirika made this known while responding to questions during the Public Presentation of the 2021 Budget Proposal organised by the Minis… read more
Airpeace takes delivery of ERJ-145 aircraft
…….to receive another two brand new 124-seat capacity Embraer 195-E2 Jets this October
Air Peace, has taken delivery of a new ERJ-145 aircraft to help boost its domestic and regional operations.
The aircraft, with registration number 5N-BXF, arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 20:00hrs on Saturday, Octo… read more
Lagos Red Rail Line will be completed in 24 month
LAMATA MD Lagos will witness an operational railway line in 24 months, Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. (Mrs) Abimbola Akinajo affirmed in Lagos recently.
Speaking at a milestone meeting on the implementation of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red and Blue Line projects with the con… read more
Nigeria’s Old Oyo National Park courts tourist with cultural and spiritual tourism
Nigeria’s Old Oyo National Park is probably one of the parks in the country with a rich reservoir of cultural and spiritual relics, with a blend of indigenous flora and fauna for tourism exploitation by tourists. According to the Conservator, Old Oyo National Park, Joseph Assam Ntui, the park is the most unique of all the National … read more
Emirates airlines count on return of travellers between Africa and Asia to boost operations
The aviation industry is one of the biggest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the tourism and hospitality industries. With international flights resuming in various places, many airlines are looking to get out the rut and boost their operations.
Dubai-based airline giant, Emirates is set to resume its operations on the Afr… read more
Emirates to recommence flight into Nigeria from today
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will resume issuance of visiting visas to Nigerian travellers from Wednesday, while its carrier, Emirates would recommence flight into the country from Thursday. A source close to UAE Government told our correspondent that Nigerians seeking to get entrance visa into the country could apply through its platforms.… read more
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