Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Segun Adeniyi, two others emerge winners, of Royal Caribbean cruise vacation

Posted on March 24, 2016March 24, 2016 by Wole Shadare

The Chairman, editorial board of Thisday Newspapers, Olusegun Adeniyi is one of the three lucky persons that will be spending seven nights holiday cruising in Royal Caribbean ship across major European cities.Adeniyi’s ticket number 018 was a winning ticket in a raffle draw organized by Tour Brokers International as part of activities to launch TBI office in Abuja where Nigerians desirous of exploring cruises on ship for holiday will make their bookings and enquiries. The…

$50b needed to grow aviation in Nigeria in 28 years, says Demuren

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of Evergreen Apple Nigeria (EAN), Mr. Olusegun Demuren said the Nigerian aviation industry contributed $685 million to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2015. Demuren equally disclosed $50 billion is still needed over the next 28 years to grow the aviation sector in Nigeria. He said business aviation which comprised chartered and private jet operators contributed 25 per cent out of the total amount, adding that there is still room…

Airports worldwide strengthen security after Brussels attacks

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Wole Shadare

*FAAN heighten security at aerodromes Several countries including Nigeria have tightened or reviewed airport security following twin explosions at the airport in Brussels. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the bomb attacks in the departure hall of Zaventem Airport, and a rush-hour metro train, which killed at least 34 people. Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has beefed up security in and around all the airports in the country. Speaking with journalists…

FAAN assures traveller of seamless operations at Easter

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured the public, especially passengers and airline operators, that necessary operational and security measures have been put in place at all our airports to ensure hitch-free passage of passengers and cargo during the forthcoming Easter holidays. A statement by spokesman for the agency, Yakubu Dati stated that passenger facilitation at all our airports has also been enhanced by the installation of more modern and bigger conveyor belts…

U.S. airlines cancel Brussels flights after bombings

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Wole Shadare

U.S. airlines canceled flights to Brussels after bombings at that international airport halted flights, and prompted tighter security across Europe and in New York City. Brussels airport had 397 flight cancellations by 8:30 a.m., according to Daniel Baker, CEO of FlightAware.com, which tracks flights. Brussels Airlines was the hardest hit, with 173 cancellations for 96 per cent of their daily schedule, Baker said. “The U.S. should not be significantly impacted since there are only a handful of daily flights between the U.S….

Nigeria tops business aviation market

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Despite the economic downturn, Nigeria has continued to rank as country with the highest number of business aviation in Africa followed by South Africa. Growth has been driven predominantly by the oil and gas industry, even though Nigeria’s private jet fleet is larger than the commercial aircraft fleet. However, other sectors, including finance, manufacturing, telecoms and agriculture, are all contributing to a market, which is set to grow more by 10 per cent this year….

International fares rise, domestic charges static

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Wole Shadare

If fuel prices are so low, why are air fares so high and local tickets stagnant? WOLE SHADARE asks The NCAA charge It is an irony of some sorts that while domestic fares are as low as N12,000 and N15,000; tickets on international routes are on the rise. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has even made the matter worse for the domestic carriers, warning any airline that embarks on add-on charges, sub-charges or…

Workers plead with FG to save 2000 jobs in aviation

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Wole Shadare

*Union asks govt. to relax rule on funds repatriation Aviation workers have called on the Federal Government to prevail on foreign airlines to help avert emerging threat confronting over two thousand workers in Nigeria, which they said requires intervention to forestall imminent loss of jobs. woleshadare.com had exclusively reported last week that some foreign airlines are cutting down on their staff strength while others are said to be reducing the number of flights coming into the…

NANTA honour Ngozi Ngooka

Posted on March 21, 2016March 21, 2016 by Wole Shadare

For the past four years, Ngozi Ngooka has been at the forefront of championing the various causes of travel agents in her capacity as the National Publicity Secretary of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) In her four years in this role, she has sold the NANTA cause with so much ease, charm and tenacity that the Association increased its membership by 200 per cent. In a recent interview, she said her job…

NANTA elect new leaders

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Wole Shadare

The Cream of the Travel and Tourism industry converged on Ibadan recently to attend the 40th AGM of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies. The well attended three day event was declared open by the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly. The event was well attended by Top Government officials including Assistant Director, Head of Federal Information Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State, Mrs. O. Esan, who represented the of the minister of information and culture….

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