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Ethiopian Airlines Begins Second Daily Flight to Lagos

Africa’s biggest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines on Tuesday started second flight to Nigeria’s busiest airport, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The inaugural ceremony was graced by key stakeholders in the aviation industry and the federal government of Nigeria was well represented by the Permanent Secretary, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim […]

Airlines

Arik Air Partners Hospitals for Humanity on Children Heart Surgery

Arik Air, Nigeria’s leading airline has announced its collaboration with Hospitals for Humanity in a remarkable initiative aimed at providing about 150 Nigerian children with free open heart surgeries annually. As part of the collaboration, Arik Air is providing flight support to Hospitals for Humanity’s medical missions to Nigeria. These missions bring together volunteer paediatric […]

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With N916bn Sales in 2024, NANTA Projects Increased Revenue for International Travel

Despite seeming stringent conditions in the new visa regime introduced by some countries on Nigerian passport holders, there are indications that international travel will generate higher revenue in 2025. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), foreign travel generated about N916 billion in 2024. But the President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel […]

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Stakeholders Raise Concern over Increasing Rate of Theft on Domestic Flights

Aviation industry stakeholders, including airline operators have raised the alarm over the increasing rate of theft on domestic flights, involving passengers. They alleged that the desire to steal from other passengers has been on the increase in the past few years. This is coming as the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Nigeria Civil Aviation […]

Ibom Aviation

Ibom Air Explains Why Passenger was Thrown Out of Its Flight by Security Operatives

Nigeria’s fast-growing carrier, Ibom Air has explained that security operatives were invited to remove a passenger on its 6:00 PM Abuja-Lagos flight on March 31, 2023 because of his unruly behaviour. In a statement signed by the Group Manager, Marketing and Communication, Aniekan Essienette, the airline stated that the passenger stood up at the isle of the […]