October 9, 2019 , Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike is in Ethiopia on the invitation of the management of Ethiopian Airlines to conclude talks on the operation of permanent international flights by the leading African Airlines from the Port Harcourt International Airport . At present, Ethiopian Airlines is operating temporary […]
October 9, 2019. Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The House of Representatives has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene and ensure the immediate commencement of work at the Akanu Ibiam Airport, Enugu, six weeks after its closure without rehabilitation or reconstruction. At the resumption of plenary on Wednesday, the Deputy Minority […]
By Abdullateef Aliyu, Lagos | Published Date Oct 9, 2019. The Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has acquired a fleet of brand new ground handling equipment just as it expanded its cargo warehouse to boost its operations. The expansion of the warehouse, it said, was to accommodate its growing activities. […]
By Abdullateef Aliyu, Lagos | Published Date Oct 9, 2019. Cabo Verde Airlines (CVA), the national carrier of Cape Verde, is set to commence flight operations to Nigeria with Lagos Sal, Cape Verde route on December 9, 2019. The airline said yesterday that it was poised to connect passengers from the […]
09 October 2019 The US has said it will impose visa restrictions on Chinese officials accused of involvement in repression of Muslim populations. It follows the decision on Monday to blacklist 28 Chinese organisations linked by the US to allegations of abuse in the Xinjiang region. US Secretary of State Mike […]
October 7, 2019 Chinedu Eze Dana Air has announced that it is partnering with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) towards the 25th Nigerian Economic Summit holding in Abuja, from today. The theme for this year’s Summit is “Nigeria 2050: Shifting Gears,” and the focus is to set a new agenda […]
October 7, 2019 6:25 am Chinedu Eze The federal government will demolish substantial part of the 40-year-old Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) terminal and replace it with the new one built by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in December. This is coming as aviation labour leaders have rejected the […]
Oct 5, 2019 8:14 PM After a successful closing of the 9th Bi-National Commission of South Africa and Nigeria meeting in Pretoria, South Africa, both countries have agreed on issuing 10-year visas to business owners, academics and frequent travellers. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, […]
October 4, 2019 9:30 am Chinedu Eze Airline operators and other users of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, have confirmed that there has been improved security at the terminal and airside of the airport. Newsmen learnt that Close-Circuit Television (CCTV) has been deployed at the various areas at the […]
ON OCTOBER 4, 20197:49 AVIATION, NEWSBY DAVID O The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation is pushing for a review of all aviation agreements between the country and foreign airlines, and possible blockage of some from the country’s airspace. House of Representatives The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, at […]