Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FCCPC Accuses Airlines of Exploiting Nigerians with Festive Fare Hikes

Demand for Gas Reduces as Prices Skyrocket to ₦12k/12.5kg | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Naira gains against the US dollar in official and unofficial market The Nigerian currency (₦) gained value against the US dollar over the weekend. As of November 17, the exchange rate at the official market... Read More

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5 Things that Should Matter Today, airlines, Gas, Governor Muftwang, naira, Nentawe Goshwe, nigerian airlines, Nigerian politics, petrol, petrol subsidy, US dollar

November 8, 2023

NLC and TUC Declare Nationwide Strike Starting November 14; Naira (₦) Ranks 96th Strongest Currency in the World | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NLC and TUC declare a nationwide strike beginning November 14 Following the brutal treatment of the Nigeria Labour Council (NLC) President Joe Ajaero, the NLC and TUC have requested to investigate the Commissioner of Police,... Read More

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5 Things that Should Matter Today, airlines, naira, Nigerian, Nigerian politics, Nyesom Wike

August 20, 2022

We’ll get victory for Tinubu, Fani-Kayode boasts; Airlines unable to repatriate $464 million from Nigeria, IATA says | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

We’ll get victory for Tinubu, Fani-Kayode boasts Kaduna-Train Attack: Terrorists release oldest hostage, 2 others Insecurity: Zamfara farmers negotiate with bandits today Nigeria Decides 2023: Politicians bombard police with special protection requests Airlines unable to repatriate $464 million from Nigeria, IATA says Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top... Read More

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airlines, bandits, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Fani-kayoe, IATA, Insecurity, Kaduna-train attack, Nigeria Decides 2023, police, politicians, protection requets, terrorists, Zamfara farmers

May 11, 2017

United States to expand airline laptop ban to Europe

by Itunuoluwa Adebo The Trump administration is likely to expand a ban on laptops on commercial aircraft to include some European countries, but is reviewing how to ensure lithium batteries stored in luggage holds do not explode in midair. US carriers that are likely to be affected by the expansion of the ban are United... Read More

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.US, airlines, device, europe, Laptop ban, trump

April 13, 2017

CBN releases additional $250m for airlines, oil marketers, others

by Dolapo Adelana The Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday released additional $250m on seven to 30-day forwards for agriculture, airlines, petroleum products and raw materials. The apex bank’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, who confirmed this in a statement in Abuja said the CBN had also commenced heavy injection of forex... Read More

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$250m, airlines, CBN, Forex, Godwin Emefiele, Isaac Okorafor, oil marketers

January 12, 2017

Opinion: Why we need a national Carrier

by Jennifer Nagu: “You can’t be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline. It helps if you have some kind of a football team, but at the very least you need beer”. This tongue-in-cheek quote by Frank Zappa got me wondering about how much longer it would take us to float... Read More

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airlines, arik air, aviation industry, national airline, opinion

November 3, 2016

Opinion: The challenges facing the growth of tourism in Africa

by Olukayode Kolawole I was privileged to attend the 12th edition of the African Travel & Tourism Conference (Akwaaba): a gathering of travel and tourism experts in Africa – both from private establishments and various government parastatals. The event held at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos on Sunday October 31st through Tuesday November 1st 2016.... Read More

africa, airlines, marketing, nigeria, tourism

October 27, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: $2.2b arms cash: Military rejects Jonathan’s claim | Nigeria to begin production of vaccines | Police arrest eight suspected kidnappers in Lagos

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. How House on The Rock Abuja Pastor, Goodheart Ekwueme resigned on the altar (WATCH) – YNaija Police arrest banker for hiring assassins to kill ex-husband – YNaija $2.2b arms cash: Military rejects Jonathan’s claim – The Nation Nigeria to begin production of vaccines – Leadership Police arrest... Read More

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September 20, 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 banned on Nigerian airlines – NCAA

The Federal government has banned the usage of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on board airlines. This is contained in a statement issued by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Tuesday in Lagos. The statement signed by its General Manager, Public Relations, Sam Adurogboye directed passengers not to turn on or charge their Samsung Galaxy Note... Read More

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airlines, CPC, Galaxy Note 7, NCAA, Samsung

September 19, 2016

The Explainer: This is what is going on with the aviation industry

Arik, Nigeria’s largest airline, blamed the cancellation of all of its flights last week to a delay in getting insurance documentation as a result of the Sallah break. This left hundreds of people stranded. The documentation was sorted out though, and flights resumed on Wednesday. That was not the only reason put forward for their... Read More

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Aero Contractors, Air Nigeria, airlines, aviation, bankrupt, Finance, IRS and Chanchangi, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, Umaru Musa Yaradua

September 2, 2016

Aero, First Nation, United Airlines shutdown… how long before Nigeria does under PMB?

by Roqeebah Olaoniye It’s only the 2nd of August, less than a two years into his administration, three airlines have ended operations in Nigeria. Is the current Buhari-led administration getting something sorely wrong with aviation policies as it seems to be doing in many other sectors? Or are the economic policies taken by this government... Read More

airlines, Amaechi, Buhari, Forex, recession, transport, unemployment

September 1, 2016

Just In: Another airline, First Nation suspends operations

Another domestic carrier, First Nation Airlines, has suspended its operations, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has said. This announcement is coming in less than 24 hours after Aero Contractors Airlines, Nigeria’s second largest commercial carrier, announced an indefinite suspension of its scheduled flight services and its staff with effect from Thursday, September 1, 2016. The Director-General... Read More

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Airline Operators, airlines, Capt. Muhtar Usman, First Nation, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority

August 26, 2016

How Nigeria lost its aviation hub status to Ghana

by Tolu Omoyeni In 2015, the Nigerian aviation industry contributed $685 million to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The industry is a big employer of labour and also fosters our economic relations with other countries in the continent and beyond. But this year has not been good for the aviation sector in Nigeria as... Read More

airlines, aviation, British Airways, Etihad, France, Ghana, Iberia, nigeria

July 14, 2016

FIRS goes after tax evaders

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has revealed that it would be focusing on recovering taxes owed by airlines, banks and communication companies this quarter of the year. This was disclosed by the service’s Executive Chairman, Tunde Fowler, Thursday, July 14 in an interview with NAN at the National Revenue Retreat, organized by the Federal Ministry... Read More

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airlines, FIRS, tax debts, telecommunication companies, Tunde Fowler, Unpaid taxes

July 3, 2016

Nigerians will not buy airline tickets in foreign currency anymore – This is why

Airlines operating in Nigeria have been warned by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to desist from selling flight tickets in foreign currencies with immediate effect. The NCAA had apparently got wind of some of the practices of some airlines that reject naira only to accept foreign currencies in payment for their tickets. In a... Read More

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airlines, CBN, dollar, economy, money, naira, plane

June 7, 2016

Get ready… domestic airlines to hike price of tickets

Following the increase in the price of aviation fuel, domestic airlines in Nigeria may hike the price of air tickets, the Punch reports. The price of jet fuel was increased from N115 per litre to N150, according to a circular issued to airline operators in Lagos last week. The airline operators made their position known... Read More

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airlines, Forex, hike, jet fuel, nigeria, price

July 28, 2014

FG partners with airlines to set up Ebola Centres [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju The federal government has collaborated with international airline carriers to set up isolation disease centres at international airports across the country as part of moves to curb the spread of the deadly Ebola virus. This development comes on the heels of the first case of Ebola virus in Nigeria, which killed Patrick... Read More

airlines, airport, ebola virus, Federal Government, Isolation centres, liberia, Mr. Yakubu Dati, Patrick Sawyer

January 2, 2014

Jonathan has failed Nigerians – Northern Elders Forum

by Akintomiwa Agbaje A Second Republic member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, has openly declared President Goodluck Jonathan a failure. He said that the president’s 2015 election ambitions should be forgotten and if rigged ‘will’ cause mayhem. According to a Vanguard report: Mohammed in an interview with Vanguard on Tuesday, said President... Read More

October 13, 2013

Plane crash averted as IRS Airlines makes emergency landing in Kaduna

by Oge Okonkwo Another plane crash was averted when an IRS Airline carrying 89 passengers on board, made an emergency landing at the Kaduna Airport on Sunday, October 13, 2013. This incident is coming barely two weeks after the Associated Airline crash which resulted in the death of over 14 people. According to reports, the... Read More

airlines, emergency, IRS, kaduna, landing, passengers

March 22, 2013

Turbulence ahead: Airlines may stop flying to Kano, Yola & others due to bombings

by Chi Ibe They can’t take it anymore it appears. Domestic airlines that fly to Kano, Maiduguri, Yola and other violence-prone destinations in the North are currently “carrying out safety and security audits of their operations” to decide if such flights can continue. According to the Punch: The development came a few months after... Read More

Aero Contractors, airlines, Arik, Bomb, bombs, kano, Yola

March 4, 2013

17 things your flight attendant won’t tell you (but you ought to know)

by George Hobica Yes, we can upgrade you to business class or first class after the airplane’s doors close. No, we don’t do it very often, partly because on some airlines we have to file a report explaining why we did it, partly because there has to be a meal for you and partly because... Read More

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June 7, 2012

#DanaCrash: Victims’ families to be paid $100,000

by Tolu Orekoya Dana Air’s insurance LLoyds of London will compensate the families of those who died in the crash, they announced yesterday at the joint Dana Air/Lagos State government news conference. According to Yomi Oshinkoya, a Lloyds correspondent, “The international law and standards stipulate that the sum of 30,000 dollars (N4.6 million) must be paid to... Read More

#DanaCrash, airlines, Crash, Dana, deceased, families, lagos, planes iju

June 6, 2012

#DanaCrash: Dana Air releases statement of condolence

Dana Air released a statement yesterday, over the tragic plane crash on June 3, 2012, killing all 153 passengers and crew on board, and an unknown number on the ground. While not directly addressing the issues that may have led to the accident, the Chairman of Dana Air, Ramesh Hathiramani expressed that it was Dana’s responsibility to... Read More

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FCCPC Accuses Airlines of Exploiting Nigerians with Festive Fare Hikes

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | UNICEF Urges FG to Eradicate Cholera Before Schools Resume

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Foreign Airlines Reduce Airfare Below Air Peace’s Prices for Lagos to London Flights

Demand for Gas Reduces as Prices Skyrocket to ₦12k/12.5kg | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

NLC and TUC Declare Nationwide Strike Starting November 14; Naira (₦) Ranks 96th Strongest Currency in the World | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Wike Must Also Demolish Aso Villa, Military Barracks – Bwala; PDP Hails Its 16 Years in Power as Nigeria’s ‘Golden Era’ of Democracy | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

We’ll get victory for Tinubu, Fani-Kayode boasts; Airlines unable to repatriate $464 million from Nigeria, IATA says | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

United States to expand airline laptop ban to Europe

CBN releases additional $250m for airlines, oil marketers, others

Opinion: Why we need a national Carrier

Opinion: The challenges facing the growth of tourism in Africa

The YNaija Tracklist: $2.2b arms cash: Military rejects Jonathan’s claim | Nigeria to begin production of vaccines | Police arrest eight suspected kidnappers in Lagos

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 banned on Nigerian airlines – NCAA

The Explainer: This is what is going on with the aviation industry

Aero, First Nation, United Airlines shutdown… how long before Nigeria does under PMB?

Just In: Another airline, First Nation suspends operations

How Nigeria lost its aviation hub status to Ghana

FIRS goes after tax evaders

Nigerians will not buy airline tickets in foreign currency anymore – This is why

Get ready… domestic airlines to hike price of tickets

FG partners with airlines to set up Ebola Centres [DETAILS]

#TheYNaijaInterview: “We are telling the airlines enough is enough” – Hon. Dayo Bush Alebiosu

#InCaseYouMissedIt: T.B.Joshua releases 2014 prophecy: PDP, APC leaders will go down in 2014, Airlines will suffer (WATCH)

Jonathan has failed Nigerians – Northern Elders Forum

Yemi Adamolekun: I believe I deserve better – do you?

Plane crash averted as IRS Airlines makes emergency landing in Kaduna

Turbulence ahead: Airlines may stop flying to Kano, Yola & others due to bombings

17 things your flight attendant won’t tell you (but you ought to know)

#DanaCrash: Victims’ families to be paid $100,000

#DanaCrash: Dana Air releases statement of condolence

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