The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has raised serious concern over the high cost of airline operations across Africa, warning that these expenses are significantly above the global average and …
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IATA Says $1.3bn Airline Funds Still Trapped Globally, But Nigeria Maintains Clean Record
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that $1.3 billion belonging to international airlines remains blocked from repatriation by several governments as of April 2025. However, Nigeria is not …
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FG Moves to Tackle Foreign Aircraft Violations in Nigerian Airspace
The Federal Government has taken decisive steps to address the growing trend of foreign aircraft entering Nigeria’s airspace without proper clearance. This action comes following concerns over repeated violations of …
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Nigerians Defy Visa Hurdles as International Travel Projected to Earn More in 2025
Despite the tightening of visa requirements by countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and several Schengen states, industry experts predict that international travel from Nigeria will generate higher …
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Finchglow Travels Hosts Top Airlines, Trade Partners at 13th Edition of PartnerPlus Connect in Lagos
Nigeria’s leading travel consolidator, Finchglow Travels, successfully held the 13th edition of its flagship industry event, PartnerPlus Connect (PPC), in Lagos. The event, known for fostering collaboration and strategic alliances, …
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Tension Rises in Nigeria’s Travel Industry over Cross-Border Ticket Sales
There is growing tension in Nigeria’s travel and tourism industry as local travel agents, under the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA), raise alarm over the growing activities of …
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Festus Keyamo Urges African Nations to Take Action on Single African Air Transport Market
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged African countries to go beyond policy declarations and take real steps towards implementing the Single African Air Transport Market …
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Panic on Air Peace Lagos-Abuja Flight After Conflicting Fault Reports Delay Takeoff
Passengers on an Air Peace flight from Lagos to Abuja experienced a tense and unsettling delay on Wednesday after conflicting reports from airline staff sparked confusion and panic aboard the …
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Nigerian Airlines Struggle to Compete in N8 Trillion International Market Due to Low Capacity
Nigerian airlines are currently missing out on a major opportunity to earn revenue from the international air travel market, which is estimated to be worth over N8 trillion. The main …
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Travel Agents in Crisis as CBN Dollar Policy Clashes with Foreign Airline Demands
Travel agents in Nigeria are facing fresh hurdles as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) enforces a policy limiting dollar withdrawals and transfers to a maximum of $10,000 daily, severely …