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Gambia launch is no gamble
New west African regional low-cost airline, FlyWestaf, plans to launch in Banjul, The Gambia, next May, according to co-founder and managing director, Richard Powell.
After several years fine-tuning its plans, the start-up is negotiating with potential investors for $20 million launch capital. Once the fundi… read more
Lufthansa restores Lagos-Frankfurt operations
According to officials, Lufthansa will offer up to five weekly departures from Lagos to Frankfurt and connect the capital Abuja with three weekly departures, starting from December 8.
All long-haul flights depart from Nigeria in the evening as overnight flights, arriving in Lufthansa’s main hub Frankfurt… read more
Air Senegal adds an Airbus A321-200 to its fleet
Air Senegal took delivery of an Airbus A321-200 on November 28, 2020. The 18-year-old aircraft (6V-AMC, msn 1881) is owned by Carlyle Aviation Partners. It was previously operated Thomas Cook Airlines. Its arrival should help build the future development of its lines to Europe where it currently serves Paris, Marseille and Barcelona. … read more
Lufthansa resumes flights to Nigeria connecting Lagos and Abuja
The first Lufthansa flight after an eight months suspension arrived in Lagos on Thursday, 03 December 2020.
Lufthansa offers in December up to eight weekly departures scheduled from Lagos and Abuja Airports to Frankfurt. Safety and hygiene on board remain a top priority
On 03 December 2020, Lufthansa again welcome… read more
Arrival Of Railway Construction Vehicles For The Dapilon - Santou Railway
Construction vehicles for the Winning Consortium Railway Guinea (WCRG) of the Dapilon-Santou railway were successfully hoisted and lowered on the line at Dapilon station.
A total of 12 vehicles were transferred, the weight of which varied between 20 and 60 tonnes. Considering the technical complexity of the lifting operation plan, s… read more
Nigeria’s Old Oyo National Park courts tourist with cultural and spiritual tourism
Nigeria’s Old Oyo National Park is probably one of the parks in the country with a rich reservoir of cultural and spiritual relics, with a blend of indigenous flora and fauna for tourism exploitation by tourists. According to the Conservator, Old Oyo National Park, Joseph Assam Ntui, the park is the most unique of all the National … read more
Ibom Air shares its growth plans
Nigeria’s Ibom Air (QI, Uyo) plans to double its Bombardier Aerospace fleet in the next three years … read more
Fred Olsen to cruise from Dubai on new ship Borealis’ 2022 World Cruise
Dubai will be a key turnaround port on Borealis’ upcoming 2022 World Cruise with Fred Olsen Cruise Line. The UK cruise line announced the itinerary for its new ship’s first world cruise, and Dubai, in addition to several other ports in the Middle East, is included in the itinerary. Borealis, which formerly sailed as Rotterdam for Holland … read more
Nigeria Immigration Introduces New Visa Policies
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced new visa regimes to citizens of United Kingdom, United States, United Arab Emirates (UAE), France and 147 other countries.
The service said that the new regime, which consists of transit, business (single), business (multiple), tourism, visiting (single), visiting (multiple… read more
Princess Cruises reveals 2021/22 Australia season with 89 destinations in 19 countries
Princess Cruises has revealed a destination-rich set of itineraries for it’s upcoming Australia and New Zealand 2021-2022 season, which includes the popular South Pacific tropical destinations of Fiji, Papa New Guinea, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu. The cruise itineraries from October, 2021 through April, 2022 will offer opportun… read more
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