The inability of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to provide the National Identification Number (NIN) to Nigerians seeking international passport and renewal, is delaying the processing of passports, THISDAY investigation has revealed. It was learnt that the development has left many passport applicants stranded and unable to obtain or renew their international passports. NIMC, […]
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said it would sanction airlines and other aviation organisations that violated the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) 2022 on insurance cover for their equipment. Aircraft insurance is compulsory for airlines and according to international regulation, any aircraft that is not fully covered by insurance will never be allowed to fly. A statement signed […]
Nigeria is targeting to export over 600, 000 tons of agricultural produce by 2026 and earn a projected revenue of about $10 billion per annum, to overtake Kenya, which is currently number one in the export of agricultural produce in Africa. In 2021 alone, Kenya exported over 300, 000 tons of coffee, tea, cut flower […]
Lagos-Accra route is seen as a must go for many Nigerian carriers. The destination usually marked the first foray for airlines that wish to embark on international flights. Over these years it has remained somewhat lucrative, depending on the number of airlines that operate between Ghana and Nigeria. Industry observers are however of the view […]
Former Senior Special Assistant to the President on Aviation Matters and the Managing Director of Afri-Air International Limited, Captain Shehu Iyal, in this interview, stressed the need for government to facilitate long-term, single digit interest loans, to enable Nigerian airlines to succeed, Chinedu Eze present the excerpts How will you describe the aviation sub-sector in […]
