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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
Outrage erupted yesterday at the international airport as 300 passengers booked on Turkish Airlines flights to Istanbul found themselves stranded due to a picketing by the airline’s unions. The situation has caused a ripple effect, leaving passengers in both Nigeria and Turkey facing uncertain travel plans.
The Director of Public Affairs a… read more
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has assured the international community of Nigeria’s openness to investment in civil aviation and other sectors of the economy. Speaking at the sidelines at the third edition of the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, themed “Elevating Global Connectivity,” Keya… read more
Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has said that the Federal Government has full confidence in the continued safety operations of all Nigerian flag carriers, including Air Peace.
Keyamo stated this against the backdrop of the recent reports, which claimed that Air Peace violated safety opera… read more
Africa's richest billionaire, Aliko Dangote, has decried difficulties faced by investors travelling on the African continent as he said he needs different 35 visas on his Nigerian passport. He said he spoke about the Rwandan President Paul Kagame about the challenges which do nor exist in France.
Dangote disclosed this recently at the Afri… read more
Air Peace has denied viral reports, which claimed that it violated safety in its United Kingdom operations. A statement signed by the management of the airline and circulated to aviation journalists on Monday night, insisted that the reports contained a lot of falsehood aimed at creating fears and doubts in the minds of the flying public.… read more
Preliminary report into the Dana Air incident on April 23, 2024 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos has been released by the National Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB.
The aircraft an MD-82 operated by Dana Air veered off the runway, the incident occurred shortly after the aircraft, registration 5N-BKI and opera… read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Lagos State chapter has announced plans to stage a picket at Turkish Airlines in Lagos on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in response to the airline’s dismissal and sacking of union members.
According to a statement by the Acting General Secretary of the NLC, Comrade Chris Uyot, the union will continu… read more
Wike prepares for Abuja light rail launch ahead of Tinubu’s first year anniversary
Sacked staff engaged in $600,000 ticket tacketeering — Turkish Airlines
Nigeria proposes local catering for Qatar Airways to boost economy
Air Peace has FG’s backing on UK pperations
I need 35 visas to travel within Africa, Dangote laments
Preliminary report of Dana aircraft veerung off runway
