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IATA calls to rescue Africa’s airlines
The global aviation trade association has renewed its call for government to aid the industry, which is on the verge of collapse as the impact of the Covid-19 crisis deepens. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said African countries, including Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Nigeria and Tanzania, will be hit hard… read more
Nigeria: Enugu International Airport renovated, most likely reopened for flight operation soon
Following months of closure to activities occasioned by the need to rebuild major aspects the airport especially the runway, the Enugu International Airport maybe reopened for flight operation. The airport which had been closed for renovation is wearing a new look and is almost ready and is expected to be opened after the Covid -19 lockdo… read more
COVID-19: Stakeholders insist technology investment key to travel, airline recovery post
Nigeria fact sheet: Rail Projects In The Five Years Of Buhari Administration
Three major rail projects inherited from previous administrations have been completed and commissioned:
Abuja Metro Rail and the Abuja-Kaduna Rail, and the 327km Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Rail, started in 1987, have been completed in 2020.
A fourth Rail Project, the Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project, kicked off in 2017, and is due to be complete… read more
Nigeria: NCAA releases New Health protocols for the Industry
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority NCAA, has released COVID-19 Pandemic Public Health Protocols as approved by the Federal Ministry of Health forthe Nigerian Aviation Industry.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Public Health Protocols is for Nigerian based crew operating international flights with emphasis on flight crew wearing Personal Pro… read more
What do the New EU-Visa Rules mean for Africans Travelers?
The EU has changed the rules for short-term visas. After a decade, the European Commission says a change was long overdue. However, many African would-be travelers may now find it even more difficult to visit Europe.
Whether you're visiting relatives, performing at a concert or a… read more
Airpeace to downsize, stop inflight service to cut cost…..
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, MD/CEO, of Airpeace airline Mr. Allen Onyema says it will down size its operations when flights resume in the country.
This action he says will affect some of the workforce activities and no inflight service again onboard it domestic flights across its routes network. Speaking … read more
The ‘New Normal’ for Nigerian aviation industry
For the first time in world history, about 90% of the world’s citizens have been restrict… read more
Canada Blocks Air Peace Repatriation Flight For Nigerians
Air Peace announced on Wednesday that its repatriation flight, scheduled to depart from Canada to Lagos on 14th May, has been postponed. The airline said in a statement that some logistic issues had prevented the Canadian government from allowing the flight to be operated. The Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa is in negotiations with the… read more
Nigeria will use Nigerian Airlines for evacuations
This is just as he announced that government will be staggering subsequent repatriations into the cou… read more
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