Aviation

NiMet, NIRSAL to Boost Agriculture in Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc) have announced their collaboration on several projects to boost agricultural productivity in Nigeria. This followed a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday at NIRSAL Plc’s headquarters, between the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, […]

Airlines

Kenya Eyes Nigeria, Others to Boost Travel, Tourism Market

Nigeria has the record of being the most travelled indigenous Africans while Nigerian route remains the most profitable route per passenger on the African continent. With economic downturn, coupled with stringent visa conditions introduced by many countries in Europe, Asia and the United States, many Nigerians are reviewing their travel destinations and are beginning to […]

FAAN

After Year-long Reconstruction, FAAN Finally Reopens International Runway at MMIA

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) yesterday reopened the 3.9 kilometer Runway 18R/36R at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos used mainly for international operations.  The first aircraft that landed on the runway was operated by Kenya Airways, followed by Delta Air Lines yesterday afternoon to mark the reopening of the facility.  The […]

Airlines

Ministry of Aviation Grants Air Peace Approval to Fly to New York

The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has approved the request of Air Peace and authorised the airline to operate commercial flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, US. Air Peace had in a letter dated January 12, 2024, written to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, requesting approval to operate to New York. […]