In commemoration of Nigeria’s 65 years of independence, International Air Transport Association (IATA) has stated that the air transport sector in Nigeria contributes $2.5 billion annually to the Gross National Product (GDP), which is 0.7 per cent, and created 217,000 jobs. That was disclosed by IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle East, Kamil […]
A retired Nigerian Air Vice Marshal (AVM) has reportedly died on board a British Airways flight to Abuja as the crew of the airline battled to save his life. The plane carrying the deceased made an emergency landing at the El Prat Airport, Barcelona, as they struggled to resuscitate the ailing military officer. The flight, […]
It has emerged that Nigeria spends over $2 billion annually on expatriate pilots who fly for schedule commercial airlines, charter service operators, and private jet owners. It was learnt that Nigerian airline operators and aircraft owners pay expatriate pilots about $7,000 per month, and those that have about 3000 flight hours can insist on more, […]
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has said it is committed to protecting aviation stakeholders and ensuring that Nigeria’s aviation insurance framework aligns with global best practices. Speaking at the 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos, themes: ‘The Emerging Synergy Between Aviation and Insurance’, Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, represented by the Deputy Commissioner, […]
Over the years, Nigeria has yearned to have direct flight with Brazil because the South American nation has strong cultural and religious affinity with the country. There have been feeble efforts made to link the two great nations in the past but previous governments did not exhibit the determination and clout which the President Bola […]
