The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to approve special intervention fund for the country’s indigenous airline and aviation agencies in the sector, following the negative impact of the COVID-19 virus pandemic in the industry. Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Mr. Nnolim Nnaji, made the call yesterday in an interview […]
Nigeria’s major carrier, Arik Air has ordered 90 per cent of its staff to proceed on leave without pay till further notice. It has also implemented 80 per cent salary cut for its personnel for the month of April. This was contained in the mail the Chief Executive Officer of the airline, Roy Ilegbolu sent […]
The federal government yesterday said that it declined the requests of five governors to travel by air in compliance with the travel restrictions imposed in the country to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was disclosed yesterday by the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, at a press conference in Abuja. Sirika explained […]
Reputed as an airline that stands up for Nigerians in challenging times, Air Peace, on Friday, engaged in a laudable corporate social responsibility outreach as it distributed food items to several indigent families in different areas in Lagos. The airline’s officials visited Sabo Makoko in Yaba and Ajegunle areas of Lagos where they gave out […]
The US Mission in Nigeria has announced that it has helped 997 Americans return home to reunite with family and friends during this time of unprecedented challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from the US Consulate, signed by Information Specialist, Temitayo Famutimi and made available to THISDAY disclosed that from April 6-8, three US Consulate-organised […]
