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Nigeria, 18 Others Ineligible for 2015 US Visa Lottery

The United States Government has released an updated list of countries ineligible for participation in its 2015 Diversity Visa programme. Nigeria has, for the first time since inception of the programme in 1995, joined the list of ineligible countries. Nigeria

Low-cost Airline to Take Off in 2014 – Aviation Expert

  French investors are planning to launch a low-cost airline in Nigeria, says a Dutch Aviation expert and former Managing Director of Arik Air, Alex Van Elk. He said plans are underway and consultations are being made, to have the

Lagos Museum Hosted 27,592 Visitors in First Half of 2013

The National Commission for Museums and Monuments in Lagos has revealed that it had 27,592 visitors in the first half of 2013, up from 23,550 visitors in the same period of 2012. Visitors comprised 731 foreigners, 3,933 adults and 22,928

Aftermath of Stowaway Incident: FAAN Announces New Security Measures

After the embarrassing stowaway incident, last week, by a Nigerian teenager, on a flight from Benin to Lagos, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced new security measures, aimed at eliminating loopholes that gave the opportunity for the

Camair-Co to Begin Flight to Abidjan via Lagos

Camair-Co, the national airline of Cameroon is set to expand its West African reach with a new flight schedule to Abidjan, Ivory Coast via Lagos beginning 23 September 2013. This was disclosed by Job Ikose Mbenda, Camair-Co International Sales Manager

Ethiopian to Become the First International Carrier to fly to Enugu

Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, has announced the commencement of new services to Enugu Airport, as of August 24, 2013, becoming the first international carrier to fly to the city. Ethiopian will also increase its five weekly

Enugu Airport gets Remodeled [PICTURES]

Advancing the transformation agenda of the President, the Federal Ministry of Aviation has remodeled Akanu Ibiam International Airport, popularly known as Enugu Airport, upgrading it to match major airports around the world. Here are pictures of the remodeled airport:

You Can Now Fly Dana Air For Just N7200

“From now till December 2013 our guests will get the best fares starting from as low as N7200 only if they book and pay for their tickets in advance at flydanaair.com,” said Obi Mbanuzuo of Dana Air, in a statement.

The Traveller’s Guide: Essentials to pack on a business trip

Travelling to far away cities to meet appealing people and seal landmark deals may sound like an attractive lifestyle, but in reality most people’s business travel consists of uncertainties like delays, traffic jams and long hours sitting in airport lounges,

Arik Air Procures New Airbus

Arik Air has announced the procurement of a new A330-200 aircraft to service Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) designated routes, including New York, USA. Capt. Ado Sanusi, Vice-President of the airline, disclosed this while speaking with aviation reporters at the

Skye Bank Introduces Priority Traveller’s Membership Club

Skye bank has introduced their new and innovative Priority Traveller’s membership club. Priority Traveller is a membership programme with a special package of exclusive privileges and service benefits for the discerning traveller. This unique package is designed to make life

New Railway Lines Underway, Transport Minister Says

Nigeria’s Minister of Transport, Idris Umar said on Saturday that construction of new railway lines across the country would be executed through Public-Private Partnership (PPP), the News Agency of Nigeria reported. He said, “Nigeria has to be in tune with

History and Timeline of Arik Air

Arik Air Ltd is a privately and wholly Nigerian owned commercial airline with a commitment to the people of Nigeria to deliver new standards in aviation. In 2002, with Nigeria Airways in liquidation, Arik Air’s Chairman, Sir Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide (KSG,

Fastjet Airlines To Commence Operations In Nigeria

fastjet, Africa’s low-cost airline, has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigeria’s Red 1 Airways Ltd (Red 1), to create a low-cost airline service operating within Nigeria and to destinations across Africa. The MoU brings together fastjet’s strong

Arik Air Plans Direct Flights Between Nigeria and Brazil

Nineteen years after the Brazilian carrier Varig Air stopped direct flights to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the only Nigeria carrier designated on the route, Arik Air, is seeking traffic rights and slot allocation from the Brazilian authorities to

Aero Offers N10, 000 Fares on All Domestic Routes

Nigeria’s leading regional and domestic carrier, Aero Contractors, yesterday announced its offer of a promotional fare of 10,000 Naira for flights on all domestic routes when booked online from May 14, 2013 to May 31, 2013. This offer is available

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