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Stringent Turkey, Nigerian visa hurts trade, tourism, say NANTA, TURSAB

Posted on May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In recent years, Nigerian applicants wishing to travel to Turkiye have faced tighter visa rules. The same applies to Turkish citizens wishing to visit Nigeria The tight visa restrictions have led to concerns as travel trade professionals and their counterparts in Istanbul, Türkiye, bemoaned the visa regimes by both countries. They called for waivers and relaxation of entry regimes into Nigeria and Türkiye to speed up trade and tourism The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies…

CFUIS boosts US Immigration support, business development, opens office in Nigeria

Posted on May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Centre for U.S. Immigration Services (CFUIS), a premier legal firm specialising in U.S. immigration law and global mobility, has officially launched operations in Nigeria. This marks a strategic move to bridge Africa’s talent and business potential with opportunities in the United States. Led by Nigerian-American attorney Dr. Martins I. Imudia, the expansion positions CFUIS as a trusted legal and business partner for individuals and organisations across the continent seeking expert guidance on U.S. immigration,…

Onyema: Nigeria’s aviation security architecture must be strengthened

Posted on April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The chairman of Nigeria’s biggest airline, Air Peace, Dr. Allen Onyema has expressed concern over the incessant cases of actions both internal and external that pose a serious threat to aviation safety. At a high-level symposium on the fundamentality of aviation security in achieving the safe skies goal held in Lagos, Onyema noted that with global threats evolving at breakneck speed—from cyberattacks to insider threats and terrorism—Nigeria’s aviation architecture must be continuously reimagined and strengthened….

NiMet issues severe weather warning, forecasts strong wind, heavy rainfall

Posted on April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Airlines warned of potential turbulence The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has urged people to be prepared for strong winds and heavy rainfall in many parts of the country by issuing a three-day severe weather warning. The agency noted that heavy rainfall and strong winds will affect different regions from Friday while Southern states should prepare for potential flooding incidents, the High Impact-Based Forecast Bulletin states On Friday, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected. Affected states include Ogun,…

How cross border trade hurts Nigeria’s travel trade, five offshore firms under FG’s watch

Posted on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Minister supports initiative to boost sector The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said the Federal Government would support initiative that would help boost the country’s travel trade. The Minister who was represented by the Director of Special Duties OF Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr. Henry Agbebire at the 49th Annual General Meeting of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) in Lagos on Wednesday said the summit would the…

A look into Nigeria’s plummeting aviation market

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s aviation market is fast receding. The country’s airlines are feeling the pain. The lack of strong airlines has not helped them. The policies are not helping and they find themselves in a big conundrum writes, WOLE SHADARE Decline Nigeria’s international and domestic passenger traffic after COVID has continued to show a remarkable decline. Other factors like low disposable income occasioned by economic recession in most countries of the world, particularly Nigeria and the predatory nature…

Aligbe: Nigeria’s aviation market vanishing

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The setting up of new airlines by Nigeria’s neighbours and some other carriers in East Africa and other places could further erode the country’s aviation market as the Chief Executive Officer of Belujane Konsult, Mr. Chris Azu Aligbe maintained that the lack of strong carriers from Nigeria could see the carriers take huge advantage of Nigeria’s aviation market. Speaking with Aviation Metric at the weekend, Aligbe disclosed that Ethiopian Airlines plans to invest massively in…

Developing Nigeria’s aviation local content policy with ‘Fly Nigeria Act’

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Despite the pressure of globalization, the Nigerian Government is ensuring that businesses in Nigeria remain competitive. One key area that government is showing key interest in is the ‘Fly Nigeria Act’. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo is pushing for it, stakeholders are interested in it. Time is ticking, writes, WOLE SHADARE Local content push The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has shown serious commitment to involving huge local…

Nigerian routes: Potpourri for foreign airlines

Posted on February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria has a very mobile population which is very good for air travel business. The Nigerian route is very enticing for foreign airlines that have used the destination as a fortress for their operation. WOLE SHADARE writes that airlines are maximizing the good yield the route offers to consolidate their operation Love for air travel When it comes to air travel, Nigerians love to travel. Every Nigerian dream is to take a trip outside the shores of…

Najomo hinges Nigeria’s aviation future on transparent procurement system

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Chris Najomo has stated that the future of Nigeria’s aviation sector depends on the agency’s ability to implement a procurement system that is efficient, transparent, and aligned with global best practices. He stated this at a symposium on procurement processes in line with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), due process and world best practices towards optimal performance held in Lagos on Thursday. The aviation sector,…

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