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  Wakanow Group, Africa’s foremost technology-driven travel and fintech conglomerate, has unveiled a suite of innovative products poised to revolutionise the travel and finance industries while delivering an unparalleled level of customer experience. The new travel tech products were unveiled during the Group’s Wakanow Unpacked event held in Lagos on …

West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has announced the extension of its schedule availability for the Lagos-London-Lagos route, with flights now bookable until March 2025. The London route, operated by Air Peace’s luxurious Boeing 777, began on March 30, 2024, and has quickly become popular among both business …

Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, convicted and sentenced one Idris Bakare to four years imprisonment  for defrauding British Airways the sum of N35.6million. He was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, …

Dana Air, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines has announced a significant step forward in its journey towards a vibrant resurgence in the aviation sector. The CEO of Dana Air, Jacky Hathiramani disclosed this recently in Abuja during a crucial meeting with the Honorable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus …

Dana Air staff who were recently laid off this morning as early as 6am gathered at the company’s headquarters to protest the non-payment of their two months’ salaries and contributory pensions. The staff, who were sacked after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) grounded the airline’s operations due to an …

Emirates will resume services to Nigeria from 1 October 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai, and offering customers more choice and connectivity from Nigeria’s largest city to, and through, Dubai. The service will be operated using a Boeing 777-300ER. EK783 will depart Dubai at 0945hrs, arriving in …

Dana Air, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines, wishes to provide an update on the ongoing operational audit initiated by the regulatory authorities. The audit, currently underway, is a collaborative effort between Dana Air and the authorities to ensure compliance with all necessary standards and regulations. Dana Air reaffirms its commitment …

For over the past 17 years, the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 better known as MMA2 run by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) has evolved into a symbol of excellence, innovation, and efficiency in the Nigerian aviation industry. Through steadfast dedication and tireless efforts, the operators have achieved numerous milestones that …

  Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering support for the state’s aviation ecosystem, comprising Ibom Air, Smart Terminal, and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities. The Governor who stated this during a recent inaugural commercial flight from Uyo to Lagos and back, applauded the intentional …

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has debunked a report by an online newspaper alleging that the Ag. Director-General, Captain Chris Najomo, procured a vehicle worth N250 million without due process. Spokesman for the Authority, and Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Directorate, Mr. Michael Achimugu, said the report …