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The alleged sale of the 60% shares of the Asset Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON in Aerocontarctors has sent jitters the spinal of the staff of the airline. The staff are no longer at ease as they are worried over job losses and other labour matters yet to be resolved …

The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede, MFR, wishes to inform the general public and the international community of the new visa fees approved by the Honorable Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Ra’uf Aregbesola, which is based on the principles of reciprocity. The Comptroller General is inviting stakeholders, concerned …

The Akwa Ibom State Government has indicated readiness to collaborate with the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in the development of aviation, tourism, agriculture and industrial estate to boost its economy. This was the hallmark of billateral discussions between the Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State and the High …

Green Africa, Nigeria’s Lagos-based value airline, has formed a strategic partnership with First City Monument Bank (FCMB), a leading financial institution in Nigeria. Revenue collected from all Green Africa customer sales transactions will be exclusively domiciled at Green Africa’s operating account with FCMB. Upon commencement of pre-sales in early 2021, FCMB …

Capt. Ado Sanusi Managing Director, Aero Contractors Nigeria The Managing Director, Aero Contractors Nigeria, Captain Ado Sanusi says Nigeria domestic airlines are suffocating in the business due to lack of forex for aircraft spares, payment of subscription and leases. He said if government fails to come to the rescue, the …

Emirates customers can travel with confidence, as the airline will cover medical expenses of up to EUR 150,000 and quarantine costs of EUR 100 per day for 14 days, should they be diagnosed with COVID-19 during their travel, while they are away from home. This cover is provided by the …

Ahead of resumption of international flight this Saturday 5th of September, 2020, the Association of Foreign Airlines and Representatives in Nigeria, AFARN, has donated cartons of hand sanitizers to some government agencies, Schools and private stakeholders at the Lagos airport. There donations is their own way of contributing their quota …

  Amandeep Singh, a 36-year-old man from Perth, Australia, has just been sentenced to 20 months in jail for “vicious and humiliating” behavior. Specifically, he meet a Qatar Airways flight attendant on a flight between Doha and Perth back in 2016, and they developed a relationship. Unfortunately it didn’t end well. The …

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a new passenger terminal at its hub Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with emphasis on Bio Security and Bio Safety measures. The new terminal has check-in hall with sixty check-in counters, thirty …

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to all travelers to wear face covering during the travel journey for the safety of all passengers and crew during COVID-19. Wearing face coverings is a key recommendation of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) guidance for safe operations during the …