March 12
Nigeria: Federal Govt Secures $1.3bn for Kano-Niger Rail Line
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Transportation has announced a major milestone in the financing of the Kano-Katsina-Jibiya-Maradi in Niger railway project, with the… Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: FG Adopts 30-Second Clearance for International Travellers
As part of efforts to ease the suffering of Nigerians/foreigners travelling out or returning into the country, the federal government has installed 30-second biometric clearance… Read more »
January 12
Nigeria: 45 Visa-Free Countries Nigerian Passport Covers in 2024
The Henley Passport Index has listed the most powerful passports in the world, saying Nigerians now have about 45 visa-free countries enabled with their passports. Read more »
December 01, 2023
Nigeria: Federal Govt Bans 'Ghana Must Go' Sacks At Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has prohibited the use of travel sacks, 'Ghana Must Go' by passengers at all the nation's airports. Read more »
October 26, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Forced Us Into Nigeria Air - Ethiopian Airlines
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew, has accused the immediate past administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari of forcing the Nigeria Air… Read more »
October 14, 2023
South Africa: Ghana, South Africa Agree On Visa-Free Travels
The Ghanaian and South African governments have entered into an agreement on a visa waiver regime for holders of ordinary passports. Read more »
October 06, 2023
Nigeria: 112,351 Passports Uncollected, Says Immigration
Leadership of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) disclosed that 112,351 out of the 204,332 cleared passport backlog across the country were yet to be collected . Read more »
August 16, 2023
Nigeria: Oil Magnate Seeks East-West Road Rehabilitation to Explore Tourism Potential of Niger Delta Communities
Renowned oil magnate and chief executive of De Wayles Group of Companies, High Chief Emomena Victor Wayles Egukawhore, has called for the urgent rehabilitation of all the failed… Read more »
Nigeria: Green Africa Launches Maiden Flight to Ibadan, Slashes Flight Ticket Fares
The Green Africa airline has announced the launch of its inaugural flight to Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Read more »
June 09, 2023
Nigeria: 45,000 Nigerians May Miss Hajj Over Visa Hitches
There are strong indications that about 45,000 Nigerians who paid the 2023 hajj fares may miss the pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia over visa issues. Read more »
March 27, 2023
Nigeria: Headwinds From Trapped Funds, Litigation May Hinder Nigeria Air's Takeoff
The plan by the federal government to commence the operation of Nigeria Air before the end of the President Muhammadu Buhari's administration has received condemnations from… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Nigeria: Govt to Probe Foreign Airlines for Hike in Airfare
The federal government has disclosed its intention to investigate foreign airlines over closure of lower inventories that has led to astronomical increase in airfare. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria, India to Eradicate Use of Fake Passports
Nigeria and India have mapped out strategies to totally eradicate the use of fake Nigerian passports to enter India. Read more »
January 22, 2023
Nigeria: Federal Govt to Reverse Medical Tourism Abroad As Group Plans $700m Health Center in Nigeria
Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has assured that the Nigerian healthcare system will ultimately become a hub of medical tourism, stating… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Tourism Potential Can Boost Economy If Harnessed, Says Gani Adams
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Aare Gani Adams has said tourism has great potential to enhance the nation's economy if the country invests in it. Read more »
December 09, 2022
Nigeria: Imo Airport - Uzodimma Initiates Installation of Night Landing Facilities
Fears that airplanes heading for the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State can only land before 6pm may have been erased as Governor Hope Uzodimma has initiated… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Nigeria: Again, Emirates Suspends Operations in Nigeria Over Trapped Funds
For the second time in two months, Emirates airline has announced suspension of flight operations into Nigeria indefinitely. Read more »
September 12, 2022
Nigeria: Foreign Airlines Yet to Access U.S.$265 Million Fund
Foreign airlines operating into the nation's airport are yet to access their $265million trapped funds released by the federal government. Read more »
August 07, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Pledges Support As Nigeria Hosts Global Cultural, Tourism, Literary Events
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged full support for three major international events scheduled to hold in Nigeria in October and November this year, saying they are… Read more »
July 08, 2022
Africa: Delisting Nigeria for Turkish E-Visa Temporary, Says Business Council Chair
The chairman, Nigerian-Turkey Business Council, Dele Oye, has assured Nigerians that the challenge of accessing electronic visa on arrival to Turkey was not peculiar to Nigerians… Read more »
July 07, 2022
Nigeria: Jailbreak - Nigeria Removed From List of Countries Eligible for Turkish e-Visa
Nigerian visa applicants to the Republic of Turkey have been barred from accessing the e-visa provisions but have instead been advised to apply via any Turkish Consulate. Read more »
June 12, 2022
Nigeria: Why Nigerian Passports, Visas Are Scarce
Thousands of Nigerians in Diaspora and locally have applied, paid, and been captured but are yet to be issued their international passport booklets, along with foreign visitors… Read more »