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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
The Management of Air Peace has refuted recent media reports alleging a safety breach by the airline in the United Kingdom. In a statement, Air Peace described the reports as containing numerous falsehoods intended to instill fear and doubt among passengers.
The airline stated that since the commencement of their inaug… read more
Legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Kemi Pinheiro (OFR) says the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) must grow its strategic presence in the emerging travel sector in Nigeria by being law centric.
The cerebral senior wig urged NANTA to reappraise the association’s relationships with her… read more
Emirates announces the resumption of daily services between Lagos and Dubai, starting from October 1, 2024. The airline will operate the route using a Boeing 777-300ER, providing Nigerian travellers with extensive connectivity to over 140 destinations worldwide.
With strong bilateral trade relations between Nigeria and the UA… read more
Following the incessant incidents on the domestic runway (18L) of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, especially during downpours, aviation experts have queried the quality of the runway and the adherence to its maintenance schedule 18 months after its reopening.
This is as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeri… read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has demanded collaboration among the ECOWAS states to develop the tourism sector in order to compete with other regions.
The Director General of the National Tourism Agency, Folorunsho Coker, made the demand while speaking at the opening ceremony of the meeting of experts and stakehold… read more
President Bola Tinubu yesterday asked the Senate to approve the reimbursement of over N15 billion to Kebbi State Government for the construction of Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi and N9 billion for Nasarawa State Government as refund for the construction of Lafia Cargo Airport, Nasarawa.
The President re… read more
VistaJet, the global business aviation company is set to organise its maiden roadshow static display in West Africa, engaging with media and stakeholders in the region’s most vibrant cities, including Abidjan, Accra, Lagos, and Abuja.
A statement by the media consultant to the airline in Nigeria, said that the roadshow… read more
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched a full investigation into the runway overrun incident involving a XeJet Airline Embraer 145 aircraft that occurred on Saturday, May 11th, 2024. According to a statement by the Bureau, the incident took place at approximately 1:00 pm at the domestic wing of Murtala Muhammed Airpo… read more
Players in the Nigerian aviation industry say the recent directive by Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development to the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on the suspension of Dana Air operations due to the serious incident it had on landing at the Lagos Airport is a return to the draconian… read more
Lagos: NLC to protest Turkish Airlines’ anti-union actions
Air Peace Clarifies UK Ramp Inspection Findings, Denies Safety Lapses
NANTA: Consolidate your reach
Emirates resumes daily flights to Nigeria
Lagos Airport: Aviation experts query runway derubberisation & maintenance system
Nigeria seeks collaboration among Ecowas states to develop Tourism sector
Tinubu seeks N24bn reimbursement for Kebbi & Nasarawa airport construction
Vistajet Renews Commitment To West Africa’s Market
Xejet Aircraft: NSIB launches investigation into runway overrun?
NCAA’s autonomy and political interference
