FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Keyamo: Ekiti Airport Marks New Era in Nigeria’s Aviation Sector

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has described the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport as a “new era of aviation development in Nigeria,” following the successful commencement of commercial flight operations on Wednesday. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Yakubu Adam, Keyamo said the inaugural commercial flight operated by […]

AIRSPACE

Air Peace: No Intention of Detaining Lessor’s AircraftDespite $38M Loss

Air Peace Airlines Limited, has said that despite losing over $38 million in the transaction with its lessor, Smartlynx Airlines, which recently withdrew four aircraft leased to it on allege breach of contract, it never had any intention of detaining any of the lessor’s aircraft. According to the contract Air Peace had with Smartlynx Airlines, the Nigerian airline was expected to operate the […]

LABOUR

NAAPE Sets Bold Course for Aviation Professionals

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has launched a new chapter in its history as the newly elected National Executive Council convened for its inaugural, historic meeting on Tuesday. The event, held in Abuja, was hailed by its President, Captain Bunmi Gindeh as marking a “significant milestone” and setting the stage for […]

NANTA President, Bernard TRAVEL

Bernard Assumes Leadership at CASS Nigeria

The Group Managing Director of Finchglow Holdings, Mr. Bankole Bernard, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems (CASS), Nigeria Local Consultative Council (LCC). His appointment was confirmed recently by the Directorate of CASS in a statement to the public. CASS Nigeria, through its Local Consultative Council, is a crucial pillar […]

IMMIGRATION

Travellers’ Guide to Avoiding Visa Scams

Omolabake Fasogbon When Mrs. Benita Ogar handed over a sum of N6 million to a travel agent introduced by her children’s school proprietress, little did she know she was unknowingly parting with her life savings. Ogar, based in Kaduna, had believed she was finally securing her family’s long-awaited relocation to Canada.  She submitted her international passport, […]