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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….

Aviation unions decry planned cover up of sleaze in NAMA

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Wole Shadare

*Decry Ministry’s silence over graft The major labour unions in the aviation industry, have collectively expressed shock and dismay over what they described as non challant attitude of the ministry of Transportation over the huge financial scandal rocking the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), and several top officials of the agency. The unions stated that the massive fraud which came into the public domain since February 12, 2016 was not new but only a confirmation of…

We partnered with Royal Carribean to bring cruise holiday to Nigerians, says Egbuna

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Wole Shadare

In its bid at meeting the yearnings of business and leisure travelers, Tour Brokers International (TBI) in partnership with Cruises International South Africa, has brought the prestigious Royal Carribbean to Nigeria. Royal Carribean is a cruise line brand founded in Norway and based in Florida, United States. In this interview with WOLE SHADARE, the Managing Director of TBI unveiled the importance of cruise to the travel industry. Excerpts Why did you go…

Workers plan joint action against NAMA, may go on strike

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Unions lambast Mgt over non execution of COS agreement The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) appears unsettled as the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the Almagamated Union of Public Corporations Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) have concluded plans to embark on industrial action that could paralyse the agency. Already, the three labour unions had already sent a circular to all…

Tour Brokers International champions cruise holidays with Royal Caribbean

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Regarded as the largest tour operator in Nigeria, Tour Brokers International (TBI) has consolidated its relationship with Royal Caribbean Cruises to offer a one-stop cruise shop in Lagos. Consequently, TBI today branded its Lagos street front incorporating the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line official logos. The Managing Director of TBI, Mrs. Uloma Egbuna said the partnership is the testimony of, “our excellent relationship with the support from Cruises International and Royal Caribbean’s faith in our company,” adding…

Foreign airlines cut staff strength in Nigeria

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Wole Shadare

*Travel industry rakes in $2.0b in 2015 *Decries state of airports Following the harsh operating environment, some foreign airlines are cutting down on their staff strength while others are said to reducing the number of flights coming into the country. The National President of NANTA, Alhaji Aminu Agoha told woleshadare.net that the alarming and dangerous situation needs an urgent attention, adding that the travel industry is fast losing revenue while travel agencies are closing shops….

Nigeria’s clean bill on audit despite glaring defects

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Despite scaling through the stiffest international aviation tests, stakeholders have urged government not to gloss over serious security challenges at Nigerian airports. WOLE SHADARE writes With the ease at which Nigeria passes some of the stiffest tests by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the one conducted by the United States of America’s apex aviation regulatory body, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), one would think that all is well with the country’s aviation…

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