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Transcorp Hilton Abuja Clinches Five Wins at 2025 World Travel Awards

Transcorp Hilton Abuja, the flagship property of Transcorp Hotels Plc, has once again asserted its dominance in the hospitality industry, emerging as a major...

Helicopter Landing Fee Unfair, Hurts Sector Growth — AON Trustee

A trustee of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Mr. Roland Iyayi, has urged the Federal Government to urgently review the newly imposed $300...

No Nigerian Airport Ranks Among Africa’s Busiest in June 2025

Africa’s busiest airports by passenger seat capacity for June 2025 have been revealed, with no Nigerian airport making the top ten list. Despite Nigeria's...

Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Africa for Costliest Air Travel Fees

Nigeria has been ranked the third most expensive country in Africa for international and regional air travel fees, with passengers paying an average of...

FirstBank Unveils Advanced Facial Biometric Technology on FirstMobile for Seamless User Enrollment and Device...

FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider has launched an advanced facial biometric technology on its mobile banking application-...

Ethiopian Adds 2nd Lagos Flight, Now Has 31 Weekly in Nigeria

Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its operations in Nigeria with the launch of a second daily Lagos–Addis Ababa flight, bringing its total weekly frequencies in...

Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways Ink a Strategic Partnership

Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), confirming the intention to enter a strategic partnership which will include a...

BAGASOO Marks 15 Years, Lifts Safety Score to 63%

The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO) has celebrated its 15th anniversary with notable achievements in aviation safety across West...

NCAA Grounds Rano Air Plane After Mid-Air Engine Failure

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has grounded a Rano Air aircraft with registration number 5N-BZY after it experienced an engine failure mid-flight during...

Aviation Ministry And NAF Set Up Committee To Finalise Nigeria Air Show Event

In a bid to further strengthen collaboration and build workforce, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and Nigeria Air Force (NAF) on Monday 30th...