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Global Airways Expands Fleet With A320-232
Global Airways has acquired another Airbus A320-232 as part of its strategy to replace its older aircraft with a more efficient fleet. The aircraft with manufacturer serial number 2167, initially served Martinair in Holland before being purchased by Macquarie AirFinance and operated by Etihad Airways until June 2023. Now in the hands of Global Aviation Operations, based at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, the aircraft will undergo South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) certification. Thereafter, it will be placed on South Africa’s civil aviation register as ZS-GAB and added to Global Airways’ licence. The newly-acquired aircraft will be wet-leased by
Akwaaba Hails FG On Visa Hiccup Resolution, Tourism
The organisers of Akwaaba African Travel Market have commended the Nigerian Government for supporting and promptly resolving the Visa Issues for its foreign delegates. In a WhatsApp message to tourism stakeholders, the organiser, Amb. Ikechi Uko, shared his relief that the difficult issue of the Nigerian Visa was speedily settled. He explained that he had posted about his frustrations with Visa for delegates from all over Africa. He complained that the online visa on arrival was very expensive, accusing the Nigerian Embassies in East Africa for not issuing visas, and forcing everyone to go online. He stated that some people
Ahead Of Relaunch, Emirates Hosts Travel Agents
Mega carrier, Emirates, hosted key stakeholders from Nigeria’s thriving travel trade industry for a workshop to showcase its latest products and services and provide a destination update on Dubai, as the airline gears up to restart operations from October 1. With key travel agents in attendance, the workshop demonstrated the importance of Nigeria on the airline’s vast global network. Through interactive workshop sessions, the carrier familiarised attendees with the products and services that will be available on the soon-to-resume flight to/from Lagos, empowering them to provide even better services to their customers. The airline also highlighted its full-service offerings including
Redeeming Nigeria’s Image With CTC Practice Direction
CTC domestication Nigeria ratified and domesticated the Cape Town Convention in 2007. It came at a point it was very difficult to acquire aircraft on wet and dry leases because of the poor safety record of the country’s aviation industry at the time. It was a period when aircraft were falling from the sky occasioned by the two plane crashes involving Sosoliso Airlines and Bellview Airlines that killed nearly 400 passengers. It was equally a period average age of aircraft in the sky of Nigeria was 26 years. The reaction of the government to find an urgent solution to the
‘How Nigeria Went Into Deficit Financing In Oil Production’
The Chief Executive Officer, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Dr Tayo Aduloju, said Nigeria went into deficit financing in oil production after sharing $50 billion excess crude funds in 2010. He stated that the money, if not spent by the governors, would have become a buffer for subsidies and other pressing financial concerns of the country. He spoke in Lagos, saying the global financial crisis of 2007 and 2008 had minor impacts on Nigerian companies because of a substantial fiscal buffer in the nation’s ECA, which substantially shielded it from external economic shocks. He said, however, that in 2010, the
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Steel: Transforming Nigeria’s N1.6trn Iron Ore’ll Grow Economy
The actualisation of the N1.6 trillion iron-ore to steel project In Kogi will transform Nigeria industrially. It will not only boost the steel sector but also stimulate the nation’s economy through the creation of massive
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has said it has discovered a sinister plan to create chaos and confusion within the party, ahead of the October 9, 2024,
...Over Defamatory Comments on Planwell The candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo has filed a N20 billion
Ahead the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, non-indigenes in Ovia North East and Ovia South West Local Government Areas, under the aegis of Edo State Non-Indigenous Forum, have
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has announced Alhaji Moshood Olayide Abas as its new Acting Chairman to fill the vacuum created by the death of Barrister Isaac
The Edo State chapter of the Action Alliance (AA), on Monday, distanced itself from Tom Iseghohi-Okojie who on Sunday, collapsed his ambition for the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives
The governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Hon Agboola Ajayi has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal and state government against intimidating opponents
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus in the House of Representatives has donated N200 million to the party's candidate in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo
FELIX NWANERI writes that eyes are on President Bola Tinubu to fulfill his campaign promise of restructuring Nigeria through devolution of power to the states in order to pave the
The Chairman of Agboola Ajayi Campaign Committee in Alade-Atosin in the Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State, Otunba Blessing Niyi Akinleminu has promised to deliver his constituency to the
The candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Dr Asue Ighodalo were absent at the debate organized by the Nigeria Union
Former candidate to the Labour in the 2023 presidential election Mr Peter Obi, described as laughable the effort by the presidency to link him with the United States of America
A few days to the Edo State September 21 governorship election, the candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), Prince Tom Iseghohi-Okojie, on Sunday, stepped down for Senator Monday Okpebholo, candidate
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NSCDC Uncovers Illegal Baby Factory In Aba, Arrests 64-Year-Old Suspect
The Abia State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Monday arrested a 64-year-old man, Mr Nnanna Michael, for operating an illegal baby factory and child trafficking ring in Aba, the
BBNaija S9: Kassia, Shaun, Wanni, Handi Get Strikes For Violating Biggie Rules
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9 “No Loose Guard” housemates, Kassia, Shaun, Wanni and Handi, have been issued strikes for disobeying the house rules. New Telegraph reports that the strikes
Veteran Actor, Emmanuel France Is Dead
Again, the Nigerian movie industry has been thrown into mourning, as veteran Nollywood actor, Emmanuel France has reportedly passed away. The tragic news of his passing was announced by Nigerian
BBNaija S9: I Want To Paint My Nails So That Some People Will Cry – Onyeka
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9 housemate, Onyeka has stirred controversy on social media as she embarks on a mission to see some housemates‘ tears after painting her nails. This
Jude Ighalo’s Ex-Wife Reacts To Rumours Of Him Expecting Child With Fiancée
The estranged wife of Nigerian footballer, Jude Ighalo, Sonia Desuwa, has taken to her social media page to address the circulating rumours about her estranged husband expecting a child with
VeryDarkMan Calls Out Lord’s Chosen Over Controversial Testimonies
Nigerian social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) has threatened legal action against the Lord’s Chosen Church over a series of controversial testimonies shared by its
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Haaland One Goal Away Will Break Ronaldo’s Record
Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland needs just one goal to break Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid scoring goal record. Haaland scored a brace against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, taking his tally
