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Gambia is intensifying its efforts to secure a larger share of
Nigeria's lucrative travel market, with the Gambia Tourism
Board (GTBoard) confirming its participation in the 2026
edition of the Akwaaba Travel Market in
Lagos. Scheduled for 13 to 15 September
2026, this influentia… read more
Nigeria's aviation landscape is set for an exciting new chapter
as Caliphate Air, the airline backed by
the Sokoto State Government, has officially taken delivery of its first
Embraer E190 aircraft in Abuja. This latest
addition joins the three ERJ145 regional jets already stationed in the
country, mov… read more
Marriott International has
officially launched its dual-branded hospitality landmark in Uganda's
capital, marking a defining moment for the East African nation's tourism
and investment landscape. The grand inauguration of the
Kampala Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments
Kampala in Nsambya, … read more
South
African Airways is grappling with one of the most persistent financial
headaches facing African aviation today, as the flag carrier continues
its uphill battle to recover approximately \$62 million in
ticket sales revenue trapped in Zimbabwe. The stranded
funds form part of a broader \$87 million owed to … read more
Bolt has been officially cleared to resume
operations at airports managed by the Federal Airports Authority of
Nigeria (FAAN), closing a chapter in a heated dispute
that had disrupted airport transportation, inflated fares and reignited
debate over how digital mobility platforms should coexist with airport
regulators a… read more
Nigeria's
rapidly expanding regional airline, Enugu
Air, has taken delivery of its first
Bombardier CRJ-200ER, marking a strategic
shift for a carrier that until now had built its operations exclusively
around Embraer aircraft. The arrival of this twin-engine regional jet
represents more than just an… read more
United Nigeria Airlines (UNA)
has stepped forward to commemorate a defining chapter in the country's
history — the creation of ten Nigerian states on August
27, 1991. In a heartfelt tribute, the airline described
the exercise as a moment that reshaped the nation, bringing government
and development closer to the people… read more
Nigeria is pushing forward with
a new-generation approach to border management that seeks to marry
tighter security with the free flow of legitimate trade, travel and
cultural exchange across West Africa. The message came directly from the
Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service
(NIS), Kemi Nanna Nandap,… read more
South Africa's aviation sector
is on high alert as concerns grow over a potential
jet-fuel shortage tied to operational
difficulties at the Natref refinery. For African travel professionals
with clients flying in and out of Johannesburg, the situation is one to
watch carefully, as it holds the potential to disrupt sche… read more
A quiet revolution is taking
shape in Nigeria's aviation industry, and it carries implications that
stretch far beyond a single carrier. Ibom
Air, the airline proudly owned by Akwa Ibom State, is
steadily positioning itself as the operator of the most
modern narrowbody aircraft flying anywhere in Africa
today… read more
Gambia Targets Nigerian Market with Bold MICE Push at Akwaaba 2026 in Lagos
Sokoto-Backed Caliphate Air Welcomes First Embraer E190 as 2026 Launch Nears
Marriott Debuts Flagship Brand in Uganda with Dual-Branded Kampala Hospitality Landmark
SAA Struggles to Unlock \$62 Million in Blocked Zimbabwe Ticket Revenues Amid Currency Crunch
Bolt Cleared to Resume Nigerian Airport Pick-Ups as FAAN Eases E-Hailing Restrictions
Enugu Air Diversifies Fleet with Bombardier CRJ-200 as Nigerian Carrier Accelerates Growth
United Nigeria Airlines Marks 35 Years of Nigeria's Historic 1991 State Creation Milestone
Nigeria Charts Smarter Border Future with Digital, Biometric and Community-Led Immigration Reforms
South African Carriers Race to Secure Jet Fuel as Natref Refinery Woes Threaten O.R. Tambo Supply
Ibom Air Redefines African Skies with Cutting-Edge A220-300 Fleet Leading the Continent
