Top 10 Airlines In Nigeria
Nigeria’s aviation industry has had its share of ups and downs. From the launching of new players and the purchase of new aeroplanes to the failure of domestic passenger carriers, its colourful history has played out over decades. But it’s alive, relevant today as it’s always been. Read more about Travel and Tourism This […]
Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Tuesday, Nov 15th 2016
1. With respect to the draft policy document which was released last week by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, indicating that parts of the stocks of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) would be listed for trading on the NSE or other exchanges after its restructuring and corporation, the federal government is yet to […]
Prepared for Take-off: Dana Air Announces Readiness for Rectification
Dana Air is ready to go through another round of rectification by the aviation regulatory agencies in Nigeria, a statement by the airline has announced. Dana Air stated that it has addressed the issues raised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in the course of its audit and is ready for a new round […]
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. “So, if you are travelling to Abuja, Lagos or Port Harcourt anytime soon, the best […]
One Year After, President Jonathan Remembers Dana Crash Victims, Promises Airspace Safety
It is now one year after the tragic first Sunday in June of 2012 that got Nigeria in world headlines for a plane crash that killed 159 people after crashing into a residential area in Lagos. Dana Air left Abuja for Lagos, and crashed shortly before landing. It brought grief to families and a probe […]
Dana Air resumes flights
Dana Air, infamous for its June 3 2012, crash that killed 153 people on board in Lagos will resume flights tomorrow, after a 7 months hiatus. This comes after the Nigerian Civil Aviation Agency found it airworthy and insurance claims have been received by families of most of the crash victims. Tickets were sold today for Abuja – Lagos […]
Debate: Lifting Dana Airlines Suspension
By David Stephen. The Federal Government has lifted its suspension on Dana Air, infamous for the crash of one of its aircrafts on June 3, 2012, killing all the passengers and crew members on board. The government suspended the carrier shortly after the crash, to punish them for whatever reason that caused the crash, to […]