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Local Airlines Increase Prices as Demand Surges Ahead of the Holidays | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Reports reveal unemployment and underemployment have left Nigerian youths frustrated Court of Appeal sacks 16 PDP lawmakers, embraces APC members Local airlines increase prices as demand surges ahead of the…

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

Naira gains against the US dollar in official and unofficial market IPMAN announces potential price drop in petroleum as supply increases More Nigerian Airlines acquire licence to fly from Lagos…

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

NLC and TUC declare a nationwide strike starting November 14 Federal government records ₦1.45 trillion saved from fuel subsidy removal Naira (₦) ranks 96th strongest currency in the world Nyesom…

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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

Wike Must Also Demolish Aso Villa, Military Barracks - Bwala Shettima Attributes Banditry and Kidnapping in Northwest to Poor Governance FG Shuts Down MMIA, Orders Airlines to Relocate by Oct…

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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 boastsKaduna-Train Attack: Terrorists release oldest hostage, 2 othersInsecurity: Zamfara farmers negotiate with bandits todayNigeria Decides 2023: Politicians bombard police with special protection requestsAirlines unable…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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

by Wilfred Okiche We sat down with Hon. Dayo Bush Alebiosu, Chairman House Committee on Treaties and Agreements and we discussed the Air Passengers Rights Bill, bilateral air service agreements…

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

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Many prayers were offered to God at the close of the year in the Synagogue Church of All Nations, home to pastor T.B Joshua, but none received…

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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…

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

by Yemi Adamolekun It is NOT a thing of pride that you can’t stay in Nigeria for more than six weeks and you have to “get out for civilisation”. It’s…

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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.…

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

by Chi Ibe File: Scene of a bomb-blast   They can't take it anymore it appears. Domestic airlines that fly to Kano, Maiduguri, Yola and other violence-prone destinations in the…

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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…

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

    Ambulance and a throng of people at the scene of the #danaCrash by Tolu Orekoya Dana Air's insurance LLoyds of London will compensate the families of those who…

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#DanaCrash: Dana Air releases statement of condolence

Hathiramani during his second visit to the crash site Dana Air released a statement yesterday, over the tragic plane crash on June 3, 2012, killing all 153 passengers and crew on…

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