The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has presented a certificate to Arco Aviation Academy, officially granting it the licence to train drone pilots in the country and also support the …
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Nigeria Custom Extends Deadline for Private Jet Owners Owing Import Duties
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has once again extended a deadline for private jet owners who are yet to pay import duties on their aircraft. The decision, announced on Thursday …
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N76 Billion Fraud Case: Ex-AMCON Director Testifies Against Former MD Ahmed Kuru, Arik Air Executives in Court
The trial of the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, and four others continued at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, with …
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Arik Air Partners Hospitals for Humanity to Provide Free Heart Surgeries for Nigerian Children
Arik Air, a major Nigerian domestic airline, has entered into a partnership with a United States-based non-profit organisation, Hospitals for Humanity, to provide free open-heart surgeries for about 150 Nigerian …
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IATA Raises Alarm Over High Airline Operating Costs in Africa, Calls for Urgent Reforms
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 …