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Mr. Jacky Hathiramani, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dana Air has met with Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace development, ostensibly on the suspension of the airline and how it would recommence flight services.
Also, the airline is planning to improve its fleet of aircraft by investing in more air… read more
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Mr Festus Keyamo has called on Turkish airlines management to upgrade its aircraft used for flight operations into Nigeria. He also harped on the need to accord Nigerian travellers the respect they deserve as patrons and address the problem of transit visas causing Nigerians to be … read more
Finchglow Travels, Nigeria’s leading travel consolidator, has been honored with the prestigious Delta Airlines Top Sales Agency Award for 2023.
The award ceremony, held today in Lagos, saw attendance from top executives of both Delta Airlines and Finchglow Travels, celebrating this notable achievement.
This accolade highlights… read more
In a stirring address that resonated with leaders and citizens alike, former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, emphasized the collective endeavour required to sustain democracy and achieve astute leadership across Africa.
“As we look to the future, let us reaffirm our commitment to building a continent where democracy t… read more
Korean Ambassador Kim Pankyu has urged Nigeria to develop her tourism sector stating the current tourist landscape holds little space for relaxation for both foreigners and Nigerians.
Pankyu who had spent a little over fifty days shuttling between the Lagos and Abuja, meeting with Korean companies and Nigerian institutions, had earl… read more
Abednego Galadima, President, National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, spoke on the manpower challenges in the Nigerian aviation industry and the flouting of expatriate quota by airlines in the sector, among others. Excerpts:
Inadequate manpower has always been at the… read more
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN) on Monday provided insights into the controversies surrounding the Nigeria Air, which was officially inaugurated in May 2023, by the then Nigerian Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, saying there was never any Nigeria Air, but Ethiopian Airline painted in Nigerian colours… read more
On Monday evening, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),Barr. Nyesom Wike, conducted a final inspection of the Abuja light rail project facilities in preparation for President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration of commercial activities to mark his first year in office.
During an earlier inspection, Wike identified minor issues th… read more
Turkish Airlines has accused its sacked seven Nigerian staff of engaging in various ticket racketeering to the tune of $600,000 in 2023, thereby causing it serious financial losses within the period.
The airline in a statement by its Media Relations Department, also purported that the leadership of the National Union of Air Transpor… read more
I recall our my first meeting with the author, Prof Sylvester Monye, at his private residence in Abuja in 2014, where he graciously hosted the then Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan. During his brief address, Dr. Uduaghan eloquently extolled Monye’s invaluable contributions and the pivotal roles he played in advanc… read more