Travel news Nigeria

• Flights
• 31/10/2023 22:22

Air Peace secures key permits for UK flights, solicits FG support for Nigeria Airlines

Barr. Allen Onyema, Chairman, Air Peace says, the airline has successfully secured the Foreign Carrier Operator Permit (FCOP) and Third Country Operator Permit (TCO-UK) to fly into the United Kingdom.

These two permits  allow airlines from other regions to fly to Europe and to operate to the UK.

According to Barr. … read more

• Destinations
• 31/10/2023 21:54

Naira free fall: NANTA eyes inbound trips at WTM

While the Federal Government is benumbed about the poor exchange profile of the naira, the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) is heading to London on Friday with a seventy man trade professionals to sell Nigeria to the world, targeting tourist dollar inflow to the country.

The World Travel Market, the biggest to… read more

• Accomodation
• 25/10/2023 06:42

Boost for Tourism as la Campagne founder, introduces weekly product

If there is one thing that the Founder and President of La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, is renowned for, it is his uncanny passion for Nigerian tourism development and promotion.

This is aside of his creative prowess and devotion to building the African continent through SET (Secur… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 22/10/2023 21:42

Green Aviation Leap: Nigeria’s pledge for sustainable growth

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo stresses Nigeria’s dedication to sustainable aviation fuels, emphasizing cleaner, renewable options aligned with global standards. In a pivotal cleaner energy meeting, he details steps to cut carbon emissions, highlighting the development and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Low Carbon Aviation Fuel (… read more

• Flights
• 22/10/2023 21:37

United Nigeria Airlines achieves IATA membership milestone

United Nigeria Airlines has officially received its membership certificate from the International Air Transport Association IATA.

At the presentation of the certificate at the airline’s office in Lagos today, the IATA’s Regional Director, West and Central Africa, Mr. Samson Fatokun commended the airlines for their continuous … read more

• Flights
• 22/10/2023 21:35

Uganda Airlines inaugural flight to Lagos marks milestone in African air connectivity

On Thursday, the 19th of March 2023, Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos witnessed a scene of excitement and applause as Uganda National Carrier’s aircraft from Entebbe International Airport landed with a full load of passengers and a government delegation from Uganda.

This marked the inaugural flight of Ugandan A… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 22/10/2023 21:34

Air Peace boss receives Honorary Fellowship Award from CIBN

Chairman of Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, has been conferred with a Honorary Fellowship Award by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, at its 60th Anniversary Fellowship Investiture in VI, Lagos, on October 21, 2023.

The Fellowship conferment is in recognition of Onyema’s invaluable contributions to the Institute… read more

• Destinations
• 22/10/2023 07:47

Race to Market Nigeria: NANTA leads the way, As Ooni of Ife backs up at WTM

The Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty,  Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja the second, will grace the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies stand at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, excel in November.

The tourism loving Royal Father and investor will sit out at the global tourism trade show in the most col… read more

• Flights
• 20/10/2023 12:30

Domestic airlines navigate information gaps, proxy woes, soaring operation costs

Airlines attribute the lack of information exchange between passengers and airlines during delays or reschedules to third-party involvement. In a meeting convened under the Airline Operators of Nigeria, they engaged with Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. The Minister assured the enforcement of compensation as outlined in the NCARs.

• Flights
• 20/10/2023 12:28

United Nigeria to upgrade services with delivery of Airbus A320 aircraft

United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited says, it is poised to serve the travelling public better, as it takes delivery of an Airbus A320 aircraft. According to the airline, the aircraft will be deployed to upgrade services on its expanding routes. The Airbus, which was flown into Nigeria in the early hours of Sunday, October 15, was welco… read more