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NiMet workers call off strike after Minister’s intervention

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has led to the suspension of indefinite strike embarked on by workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET). The meeting between the workers led by their unions was heated but the ability of the Minister to wade into the matter softened the hard stance of the workers who had vowed to ground flight operations across the country. Their action forced Air…

ValueJet to launch inaugural flight to Banjul May 15th, 2025

Posted on April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian carrier, ValueJet has announced plans to commence direct flight operations to Banjul, The Gambia from Lagos on May 15th, 2025. The new Lagos-Banjul flight offers an essential air link between two of West Africa’s most dynamic regions. It will provide greater access to The Gambia’s growing tourism industry and facilitate stronger economic ties between Nigeria and The Gambia. This new service according to the airline would begin from Thursday May 15, 2025. ValueJet flights…

Lagos Grand Commandery Set For Jericho Walk Sports Fiesta

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Lagos Grand Commandery of Knights of St. John International (KSJI), Knights and Ladies Auxiliary is set for the maiden edition of the Jericho Walk Sports Fiesta. An initiative of the Grand President of the Lagos Grand Commandery, Brig. Gen. Joachim Chuks Amamgbo and Lagos Grand Respected President, Lady Justina Chinwe Nwankwo, the Jerichio Walk is designed to ensure fitness of the elements of the Lagos Grand Commandery by creating a convivial atmosphere for sports and…

Air Peace Celebrates Ike, First Woman To Travel by Air in Her Community

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In a deliberate attempt to humanize air travel and demonstrate the power of aviation to transform lives, Air Peace, Nigeria’s foremost airline and the largest carrier in West and Central Africa, has brought to the limelight the inspiring story of Gold Chinyere Ike, the first woman in Umuerim Umukparo in Mbala, Umunneochi LGA, Abia state, to board an aeroplane. Her maiden flight with Air Peace has since captivated hearts across social media, becoming a symbol…

Najomo bags prestigious industry’s Lifetime, Leadership Achievement awards

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Chris Najomo on Friday night was the cynosure of dignitaries at the 14th Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV) Award and Ministerial Dinner as he received the Aviation Lifetime Achievement Award and the Aviation Leadership Achievement Award (Strategic Leadership Category). The DG, the organizer said has put in all his life serving the country’s aviation industry in different capacities and affirmed that it was fitting he now sits…

Delta Generates $14 Billion Q1 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainty

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Delta Air Lines has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showing solid profitability in a challenging economic climate. The airline generated $14.0 billion in operating revenue for the March quarter, with operating income totaling $569 million and a pre-tax income of $320 million. In a statement by the carrier, Delta CEO Ed Bastian acknowledged that the first quarter unfolded differently than initially forecasted but commended the company’s resilience. …

Air Peace implements seamless boarding policy for customers

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace has begun the implementation of a new boarding arrangement aimed at delivering an even more seamless, convenient, and professional travel experience for all passengers. Under the new structure, boarding will now be prioritized in the following order: military personnel, passengers with wheelchairs or special needs, and business class passengers. This initiative reflects Air Peace’s ongoing commitment to elevating service standards and fostering a new culture of care, respect, professionalism…

NANTA holds summit to tackle travel trade hiccups

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s biggest travel trade professionals body, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) will on Wednesday deliberate on key efforts geared towards institutionalising protective measures to insulate and deflate the strange travel trade market viruses troubling the sector and also create opportunities to share and spread prosperity to its members. The association which was recently readmitted into the fold of global travel trade industry association, the United Federation of Travel Agents’ Associations (UFTAA), whose President, …

NCAA threatens to fine, suspend intl carriers over deportation of passengers, denied boarding

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed concern over the actions of foreign airlines it accused of selling tickets to passengers only to airlift them halfway their destinations and deport them back to Nigeria. It stated that it had received several complaints about the issue that has caused pain to travellers. The authority has however warned that any airline found to be engaging in such practices will be subject to regulatory action, including but…

Green Africa’s operations disrupted over airline, lessor’s disagreement

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Green Africa Airways said it has suspended its operations until after the Eid-Al-Fitr holidays as a result of a sudden and unexpected development with its aircraft lessors. The airline that prides itself as a true version of low-cost airline in Nigeria said the issues it has with its aircraft lessors had prevented them from operating their flights over the next few days. The Chief Executive Officer of Green Africa, Babawande Afolabi in a statement…

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