Chinedu Eze

Emirates Cuts Lagos Flights Due to $85m Trapped Revenue

The airline said it would be forced to reduce flights from Dubai to Lagos from 11 times per week to…

2 years ago

Nigerian Airlines Condemn Closure of Lagos Airport Runway

They say the closure has caused additional operational costs and flight disruptions.

2 years ago

Air Peace Records High Load Factor on Inaugural China Flight

Air Peace on Thursday recorded full load factor of 240 passengers on its inaugural flight.

2 years ago

Nigeria: Aviation Fuel May Rise to N1000 Per Litre, Imports Rose By 287% to N293bn in 3 Months

Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that Nigeria spent N292.56 billion on the importation of aviation fuel, known…

2 years ago

UK Seeks New Migration Agreement with Nigeria after Deporting 30 Citizens

The United Kingdom is initiating a new agreement on migration collaboration just as about 30 Nigerians and eight Ghanaians on…

2 years ago

At $450 Million, Nigeria Owes 25% of Global Airlines’ Blocked Funds, Says IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has disclosed that airlines unremitted revenues from Nigeria (known as blocked funds) has risen…

3 years ago

Passengers Unhurt as Engine of Overland Airways Flight Catches Fire Shortly Before Landing at Lagos Airport

Passengers on board Overland Airways Flight, OF 1188 from Ilorin to Lagos on Wednesday confirmed that one of the two…

3 years ago

Finally, Nigeria Air to Get Operating Licence on Monday

The proposed national carrier for Nigeria, Nigeria Air will receive its Air Transport Licence (ATL) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation…

3 years ago

Nigerian Airlines Lament as Fuel Scarcity Causes Flight Disruptions

Nigerian airlines have attributed flight delays and disruptions to their inability to source aviation fuel, known as Jet A1 on…

3 years ago

Price of Jet Fuel Rises Further in Nigeria, Hurting Airlines

Many Nigerian airlines were shocked on Thursday when they were informed by oil marketers that aviation fuel had risen from…

3 years ago

Over 15m Passengers Passed Through Nigeria’s Airports in 2021

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has stated that a total of 15,225,627 travellers passed through Nigeria’s airports in 2021.…

3 years ago

Following Increased Demand, Emirates Increases Frequencies to Abuja, Lagos

Emirates Airlines has announced that following the demand of its customers, it would add more flights to its existing daily…

3 years ago

Nigerian Airline Owners Threaten to Sue Government Over Multi-Entry Points Granted to Foreign Airlines

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has threatened to sue the federal government over its policy of allowing foreign airlines…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Aviation Minister Sirika Insists Government Will Own Only 5% of National Carrier

Nigeria's Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has insisted that the planned national carrier which is billed to commence operation…

3 years ago

NCAA Threatens Sanctions against Nigerian Airlines over Price Fixing

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said that it will sanction airlines against price fixing or any gang up…

3 years ago

Nigeria Inaugurates New Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal in Lagos

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced the inauguration of its newly-built international terminal at the Murtala Muhammed Airport…

3 years ago

Nigeria: NNPC Promises End to Aviation Fuel Crisis, Says Price Reduction to N200 Per Litre Not Feasible

Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari, on Thursday assured Nigerians that the…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Air Peace, Arik, Aero, Other Airlines Form ‘Spring Alliance’ to Improve Service Delivery

On Wednesday, a major development occurred in the aviation industry as Nigerian airlines namely: Air Peace, Azman Air, United Nigeria…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Aviation Fuel Scarcity Persists, Heightens Flight Delays, Cancellations

As scarcity of premium motor spirit (petrol) persists, causing long vehicle queues at filling stations so is the scarcity of…

3 years ago