Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights into Nigeria September 7
Effective 7th of September 2020, Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it will link Nigeria to its global network of over 70 destinations that are open for flights.
Nigeria expects over 15,000 passengers weekly as international flights resume
Following the resumption of international flights in Lagos and Abuja airports from Saturday, investigations by newsmen have revealed that there will be about 15,000 passengers flying into the country weekly.
Excitement as first international flight lands in Lagos
There was palpable joy on Saturday as the first international flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
Commercial flights resume in Enugu airport Monday
The development followed a Notam issued by the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency, NAMA Aeronautical Information Service, on Friday September 4, 2020.
Ethiopian Airlines in rescue talks with South African Airways – official
Ethiopian Airlines is in talks over possible involvement in the rescue of flagship carrier South African Airways (SAA), the head of the airline told Reuters on Friday.
Kano residents advocate measures to regulate transport fares
Some residents of Kano metropolis have called for proactive measures to guard against hike in transport fares following the introduction of the new pump price regime.
Max Air begins domestic flights in Katsina
Max Air, a domestic airline owned by Katsina business mogul, Alhaji Bara’u Mangal, has kicked off its domestic flights to various parts of the country with an initial flight from Abuja to Katsina state.
NURTW condemns fuel, electricity tariff increments
National Union of Road Transport Workers has asked the Federal Government to reverse the current increment in the price of petrol and electricity.
Canada slaps first fines on plane travelers without masks
Two Canadians have been fined Can$1,000 (US$765) each for refusing to wear masks on passenger flights, marking the first such sanctions against travelers in the country amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the transportation ministry announced Friday.
Lagos copter crash: Why we could not use drone – AIB
Nigeria Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB, has said that the bureau could not use drone for the investigation of the Quorum Aviation Helicopter that recently crashed in Lagos because the bureau has not been licensed to use drone by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA.
Shippers council donates sickbay equipment to JSS Kurudu
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has donated sickbay equipment to the Government Junior Secondary School, Kurudu, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Foreign airlines barred, approved for Lagos, Abuja airports — full list
The Federal Government on Thursday released the list of airlines barred and approved for international flights into Nigeria beginning from September 5.
Motorists, commuters groan as petrol sells for N164 per litre
Vehicle owners and commuters in Lagos on Thursday decried the increment in pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, following the new ex-depot price announced by Petroleum Products Marketing Company.
Akwa Ibom governor reiterates commitment to developing aviation sector
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has reiterated the commitment and determination of his administration to making the state-owned Airline, Ibom Air, and the entire aviation sector a world-class.
Pastor Adeboye acquires brand new helicopter for evangelism
General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye is said to have recently acquired a brand new Helicopter.
U.S. approves over $1.2 billion grants to 405 airports
The United States Government has awarded more than $1.2 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 405 airports in 50 states, Elaine Chao, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation has said.
Ethiopian Airlines completes global first post-virus passenger terminal
Africa’s leading airline, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has announced that it has successfully completed a new passenger terminal at its hub in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with emphasis on biosecurity and biosafety measures.
FEC approves N13 billion for automation of four international airports
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved N13bn for the automation of safety equipment at Lagos, Kano, Abuja and Port Harcourt international airports.
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