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The much-anticipated return of the world’s leading travel trade
show, ITB Berlin, is just hours away,
running from 4–6 March 2025. This year’s
event, under the theme "The Power of Transition Lives
Here," promises to spotlight transformation in global
tourism. With exhibitors from … read more
As Addis Ababa prepares to host the 38th African
Union (AU) Assembly on February 15-16, 2025, Ethiopia
faces a pivotal moment to align its policies with the AU’s vision of a
“borderless Africa.” The summit will bring together African leaders to
discuss governance, development, and unity, with a key focus on
dismantling… read more
At its fourth-anniversary celebration in Abuja, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) highlighted its achievements while addressing pressing challenges in Nigeria’s aviation sector. Professor Obiora Okonkwo, Founder and Chairman of UNA, commended President Bola Tinubu’s forex policies for easing access to foreign curren… read more
The 38th African Union (AU) Summit has brought the call for a visa-free Africa to the forefront, with leaders, policymakers, and business stakeholders urging governments to dismantle travel barriers that hinder the continent's economic growth and integration. The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have jointly… read more
The excessive charges imposed by government agencies
in Nigeria’s aviation industry are stifling the growth of indigenous airlines,
according to Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines. Speaking
during the airline’s fourth anniversary celebration, he called on the Federal
Government to urgently address the challenges affect… read more
Air
Peace, Nigeria’s
leading airline and West Africa's largest carrier, has announced its landmark
interline agreement with Emirates, one of the world’s premier airlines. This
collaboration is set to enhance travel options and connectivity for Air Peace
customers, offering seamless access to international destinations via D… read more
Emirates
Airlines has signed a strategic interline agreement with Air Peace, enabling
enhanced connectivity for passengers traveling to and from Nigeria. This
partnership expands Emirates’ footprint in Nigeria, giving travelers access to 13
additional cities with seamless single-ticket travel and simplified baggage
conn… read more
On
Friday, Ghana’s outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo made a historic
announcement regarding visa-free travel for all African passport
holders, effective from the start of this year. This significant move is
seen as a vital step toward achieving greater economic integration
across the continent.
The
announcement was made during… read more
Overland
Airways, Nigeria’s oldest private domestic airline, has celebrated a
significant milestone with its inaugural flight to Freetown, Sierra
Leone, on December 19, 2024. The flight landed at Freetown International
Airport (FIA) to a traditional water cannon salute from the airport's
fire service, marking a new chapter in re… read more
Turkish
Airlines, a member of the Star Alliance, is set to resume flights to
Benghazi, Libya, after a hiatus of more than a decade. The airline plans
to introduce a new route connecting Istanbul Airport and Benina
International Airport, starting on January 14, 2025.
The service will
operate three times per week, on Tuesday… read more