In 2013, the Nigerian government and its Chinese counterpart deepened their diplomatic relationship when the later offered $500 million loan to Nigeria for the building of four airport terminals in Kano, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Lagos in addition to the building of international terminal for Enugu airport, which loan was earlier secured from the Chinese. […]
The biggest thumb down of Nigeria’s airports is the toilets. In fact, crew members of foreign airlines that operate to Nigeria do not use the toilets; so are many foreigners who travel to Nigeria. They prefer to hold in the urine or stool for longer periods of time and go to their hotels to relieve themselves. This is because […]
Over the years, domestic airlines have been grappling with various challenges ranging from high cost of aviation fuel, multiple charges, unfavourable government policies and lately, scarcity of forex, which is taking a huge toll on their operation. These local carriers often blame their woes on unfriendly government policies, which they say dog at their operations. One […]
Industry consultant and CEO of Belujane Konsult, Chris Aligbe has said the National Assembly is contributing to the retardation of the aviation industry and called for the transparent concession of airport facilities. Before the Senate backed down on Tuesday, the members opposed the planned closure of the Abuja airport for comprehensive work on the runway. […]
Flight activities were disrupted at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, as thunderstorm in the early hours of Wednesday destroyed the terminal building. This was confirmed by the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), which informed the general public that a natural disaster occurred at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. According to […]