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  Firiehiwot Mekonnen, area manager Nigeria, Ethiopian Airlines Sade Williams/Business a.m. African largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, says it will drive tourism, entertainment and cultural events in Nigeria to keep their growing momentum with the country fast emerging as the continent’s leading hub for such events. The connects over 60 African cities to its expansive global […]

  Sade Williams/Business a.m. The Enugu International Airport named after Akanu Ibiam, is not being considered for an 80-year concession duration, the office of Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation and aerospace development, has disclosed. This disclosure puts to rest speculation that a decision has been taken by the federal government of Nigeria to concession […]

  Sade Williams/Business a.m. The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has begun developing capacity for its flight calibration unit with the training of two pilots who were formally presented to Umar Farouk, managing director of the agency, recently. The calibration unit was established in NAMA after the agency took over the calibration aircraft from the […]

To tap benefits of tourism, economic ties Sade Williams/Business a.m. A West African expansion plan by ValueJet, the Nigerian domestic airline, is being seen by aviation industry analysts in the carrier’s announced direct flight operations between the city of Lagos in Nigeria and Banjul in The Gambia that is set to take to the skies […]

Sade Williams/Business a.m. Flight operations are returning to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, popularly known as Enugu International Airport, after the federal government’s airport authority, FAAN, announced it has completed emergency repairs on its runway. The airport was shut last week by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) over a sudden and significant rupture […]

  MMA2 terminal, Lagos Sade Williams/Business a.m. Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has condemned attacks on its staff by passengers, warning it will no longer condone such under any circumstances. While  reiterating its unwavering zero tolerance policy against any form of violence within the terminal premises, […]

By Sade Williams The Federal Government has announced that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu will reopen for flight operations on Monday, following the completion of emergency runway repairs. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had last week announced that due to a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical […]

Olatunji Akinboh, director of Brithomes   Lagos is set to welcome a slice of London’s prime real estate market. Brithomes, in collaboration with London Square, a member of the Aldar Group, will host an exclusive property acquisition event at The Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi. Aldar Group, the parent company of London Square, will also be present […]

    Sade Williams/Business a.m. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Germany’s international carrier, Lufthansa Airlines have joined forces in making unwavering commitment to ensure sustainability in Nigeria’s aviation sector. Lufthansa Airlines recently organised its ‘exclusive discourse’ event in Lagos, Nigeria where both organisations expressed their commitment. Olayinka Babaoye-Iriobe, director, air transport regulations, Nigeria […]

  Akanu Ibiam airport shut for runway repairs Sade Williams/Business a.m. Asaba Airport in Delta State and Chinua Achebe Airport Umueri in Anambra State are the choices of a couple of domestic airlines for their scheduled flights bound for Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu State following the temporary closure of Enugu airport by the […]