FAAN raids land-sides, car parks, nabs 21 touts, illegal Forex dealers, others

FAAN raids land-sides, car parks, nabs 21 touts, illegal Forex dealers, others

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) it was determined to rid the airport environment of touts and perpetrators of illegitimate activities. Director, of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection for FAAN, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua in a statement disclosed that the Joint Monitoring Task Force (JMTF) and the Aviation Security Crime Investigation & Intelligence (AVSEC-CII) Unit had since the past few weeks conducted raids in this regard. Cable thieves and other miscreants have been apprehended in the…

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1500 professionals from seven African nations graduate from Ethiopian aviation varsity

1500 professionals from seven African nations graduate from Ethiopian aviation varsity

Ethiopian Aviation University, the largest aviation center of excellence in Africa graduates 1,551 aviation professionals in pilot training, aviation maintenance, cabin crew, commercial, and hotel operations professions on August 5, 2023, in a graduation ceremony held at the newly upgraded Ethiopian Aviation University, Commercial Building. Today’s graduates are from Pilot Training, Aviation Maintenance, Commercial, Cabin Crew Schools, and Hotel Operations. Congratulating the aviation professionals, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “Human capital development…

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NSIB, LASEMA ink deal to enhance air safety

NSIB, LASEMA ink deal to enhance air safety

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) have partnered to further enhance the safety and preservation of critical evidence at crash sites in case of serious incidents and accidents in all modes of transportation. To ensure a seamless partnership, both agencies have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that would further foster their performance. NSIB has also volunteered to train the over 200 staff of LASEMA in…

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Tourism professionals seek stand alone tourism Ministry

Tourism professionals seek stand alone tourism Ministry

The National President of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), Chief Abiodun Odusanwo has added his voice to the clamour for the creation of a stand-alone Ministry of Tourism and Culture for Nigeria by the current administration under the leadership of President Ahmed BolaTinubu as the fastest means of resuscitating the nation’s ailing economy. Chief Odusanwo who made the call when he addressed newsmen in the Abuja head office of the Institute on…

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Nigeria Air’s hope rekindled as ET’s CEO outlines plans for proposed carrier

Nigeria Air’s hope rekindled as ET’s CEO outlines plans for proposed carrier

Says airline to start operations Oct. Nigeria Air to give ET foothold in Nigeria   The insinuations that the proposed national carrier project, Nigeria Air has been truncated may actually not be true. There are indications that the Federal Government in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, a majority shareholder in the yet-to-be carrier is forging ahead with the deal that had raised questions about the processes to birth the carrier. The processes for the all-important Air…

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Chicken Republic, Glovo ink partnership to enhance customer experience

Chicken Republic, Glovo ink partnership to enhance customer experience

Leading multi-category app, Glovo has solidified its position as the market leader in on-demand commerce in Nigeria by entering into a significant partnership with Chicken Republic, the country’s largest QSR brand with over 300 stores nationwide. Effective this August, the strategic alliance elevates Glovo as a key platform for Chicken Republic customers ordering online. The decision came from Chicken Republic’s desire to streamline its partnerships in the space and improve customer satisfaction.   Through this…

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UBA GMD Marks First Year of Impactful Service

UBA GMD Marks First Year of Impactful Service

  The management of Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has unveiled its commitment to enhance customer experience, whilst expressing optimism for greater achievements for its customers and shareholders. UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, who made this pledge in Lagos on Tuesday, while marking his first-year anniversary in office, promised investors and customers that the best is yet to come. The ‘UBA 4.0 Team’, led by Alawuba, took…

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Carriers lack capacity to meet financial obligations, NCAA defends six planes for new, old airlines

Carriers lack capacity to meet financial obligations, NCAA defends six planes for new, old airlines

 Slams critics of Director, Airworthiness, Abata over crash     The Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Capt. Musa Nuhu has stated that the new civil aviation regulation that stipulates at least six aircraft for start-up airlines was deliberate to ensure the health of any airline that is coming into the aviation industry. He however admitted that many of the country’s airlines do not have the capacity to meet their current financial obligations. Nuhu,…

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Emirates premium Economy surges to a record 160,000

Emirates premium Economy surges to a record 160,000

Customers trading up to experience cabin’s quiet luxury   Customers’ preference for the recently introduced Emirates Premium Economy has surged to a record high, with over 160,000 trading up, thereby setting new industry benchmarks in Premium Economy travel. Emirates is delightfully celebrating this banner first year of full-service operations with the highly popular cabin class, introduced in August 2022. With strong demand momentum forecasted in the coming months, Emirates is providing travellers more opportunities to…

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MMA2 applies new strategy to improve services, says Odukoya

MMA2 applies new strategy to improve services, says Odukoya

The Acting Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2), Mrs. Tosan Duncan Odukoya said the organisation’s persistent training of its workers has given them the tools required to manage the terminal and make it stand out among several airport terminals in the country. Odukoya who spoke at the recently concluded League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) in Lagos re-emphasised that that brings the…

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