Airports

BASL Lauds Ibom Air over New Airbus Aircraft

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal two (MMA2), has commended Ibom Air for the acquisition of its brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft. BASL said the arrival of the aircraft, a first in the lineup of 10 orders, has indeed marked a significant milestone for the Airline and underscores its commitment […]

Airlines

Of Regulatory Challenges and Airline Operations in Nigeria

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority is pressured by public outcry to take decisions that may hurt the industry, despite the regulatory authority’s priority to protect the airlines and the travelling community. Last Sunday, United Nigeria Airlines flight NUA 0504 on Lagos-Abuja destination diverted to Asaba airport, landed and disembarked the passengers, after the crew announced […]

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Passport Racketeering in South-east Heightens as Applicants Indict Immigration Officers

Passport Control Officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in the South-east have been accused of charging extra fees in addition to the official fees for obtaining international passports. THISDAY Investigation revealed that hundreds of applicants who applied to obtain passports were made to either pay more for the passport, or get delayed for several […]