Airline operators have disclosed that Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) generates over $1 billion (N1.6 trillion) annually from levies and taxes imposed on importation of aircraft and aircraft spares, despite the zero waiver given to the airlines, as contained in the Finance Act of 2020. Airlines that made the disclosure, said they paid 1.5 per cent, […]
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has commended the federal government for its swift response in removing 7 per cent surcharge on imported aircraft and spares. The Vice Chairman of AON and Chairman and CEO of Air Peace, Allen Onyema stated this in a chat with newsmen in Lagos. He frowned at media distortion of […]
The federal government has directed the Nigerian Immigration Service, the Nigerian Customs Service, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to intensify security at the nation’s borders and the airports to prevent the movement of alleged members of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) from gaining […]
The acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahcoaviance), Mrs. Folashade Ode, has urged the staff members to be dedicated to their duties. Ode, who spoke while on a visit to some units within the company, told members of staff that it is important for them to be very vigilant. She said the company […]
The owner of the two siezed Bell Helicopters by the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command of Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has been exposed. The choppers are owned by a rich South South state and they were bought by a currently top federal government official when he was the Governor of the state, but because the […]
