March 11
Nigeria: Spotlighting On Specialised Dogs At Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport
Travellers passing through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (both local and international wings) in Abuja in the last four to five months would have noticed some dogs… Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Forex - Lagos Assembly Urges Tinubu to Reduce Foreign Trips, Pilgrimages
The Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, called on the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to reduce foreign trips for seminars and conferences by ministries and… Read more »
Nigeria: Gas Explosion Razes Yobe Varsity Female Hostel
A fire outbreak from a gas explosion has burnt down a female hostel block in the Yobe State University, Damaturu. Read more »
January 19
Nigeria: Airline Executives Rally Support for NCAA Boss
Members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have expressed their support for the new leadership of the Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA), led by Capt. Chris Najomo as the Acting… Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Airlines' Trapped Funds - Pressure Mounts Despite U.S.$61 Million Release
There's a mounting pressure on the federal government to make significant releases to clear the foreign airlines' trapped funds amidst their threat to exit Nigeria. Read more »
January 05
Nigeria: Amid High Cost Concern, Ana Spearheads Advocacy for Hajj 2024 Accessibility
A concerted effort led by Sen. Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi under the Arewa New Agenda (ANA) banner has launched a far-reaching advocacy campaign aimed at enhancing access to Hajj… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Flight Delays, Cancellations Worsen As NCAA Pleads With Passengers
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has pleaded with passengers over inconveniences being experienced as a result of flight delays and cancellations in the last few days. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Nigeria: Airlines Must Pay Compensation for Cancelled, Delayed Flights - Govt
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, defaulting airlines must pay compensations for flight cancelations and delays. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Nigeria: Aviation Workers Seek Forensic Audit of Failed Nigeria Air
There is no end in sight to the controversy over the botched Nigeria Air as the major aviation union, the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) yesterday called for a… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Nigeria: Relief As CBN Begins Clearing U.S.$7 Billion Forex Obligations
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September 18, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Airlines Can Fly to UK, Europe After NCAA Intervention
The coast is clear for Nigerian airlines to fly to the United Kingdom and Europe following the Third Country Operator (TCO) certificate obtained by the Nigeria Civil Aviation… Read more »
West Africa: Air Peace Orders Five New Embraer E175 Aircraft Worth Over U.S.$11 Million
Air Peace, West Africa's largest airline, yesterday placed a firm order for five Embraer E175 aircraft. Read more »
July 02, 2023
Nigeria: Despite Guidelines, Nigerian Airlines Not Paying Compensation for Delays
Remain Notorious For Cancellations, Other Infractions What Regulations Say Operators Kick As NCAA Mulls Full Refund For Passengers Lawyers Speak Read more »
June 07, 2023
Nigeria: Bolt, Uber Drivers Embark On Strike Amid Fuel Price Hike
E-hailing drivers under the aegis of the Amalgamated Union Of App-Based Transport Workers Of Nigeria (AUATWON) have down tools to protest low fares in their operations. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Increases Visitor Visa Validity for Nigerians
The United States of America has increased visitor visa validity from 24 months to 60 months for Nigerians who want to enter the U.S. temporarily for business and/or tourism.A… Read more »
August 23, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Denies Increasing Aviation Charges
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) yesterday denied an increase in charges payable by stakeholders in the sector. Read more »
August 01, 2022
Nigeria: Why Nigerian Airports Can't Operate for 24 Hours - Civil Aviation Authority
The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu, has said one of the many reasons some airports are restricted to sunrise - sunset flight… Read more »
July 20, 2022
Nigeria: Runway Closure - Airline Operators Fault Faan, NCAA, Seek Palliatives
The controversy over the closure of the domestic runway of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) has deepened as the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) cried out over… Read more »
July 18, 2022
Nigeria: We'll Soon Curb Medical Tourism - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday expressed optimism that the nation's desire to achieve medical manpower in order to curb medical tourism would soon be realised. Read more »
May 11, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerians Spend N664bn Annually On Medical Tourism - Govt
The federal government, yesterday, said that Nigerians spend between $1.2 and $1.6 billion (N664bn at 415/$) on medical tourism annually. Read more »
May 10, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerians Spend N664bn On Medical Tourism Every Year - Govt
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, said Nigerians spend between USD1.2 and USD1.6 billion (N664bn at 415/$) on medical tourism annually. Read more »