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Aviation Sector Now Adds $1.7bn to Nigeria’s GDP – FAAN

The aviation sector now contributes approximately $1.7 billion to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The...

FG Shifts Focus From National Carrier to Local Airlines

The Federal Government has officially announced that it will no longer invest in establishing a national carrier, instead redirecting its efforts toward strengthening local...

FG to Sanction Airlines Over Passengers Without Visas

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to airlines operating in Nigeria: transporting passengers without valid entry visas, as well as landing and...

Emirates Inaugurates Experiential Emirates Travel Store in Accra

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has unveiled its interactive and experiential Emirates Travel Store in Accra, Ghana, elevating its customer experience with exciting...

Transcorp Hotels Plc Sponsors Spouses of Head of Missions Nigeria Gala in Support of...

Transcorp Hotels Plc, a subsidiary of Transcorp Group, was proud to be among the sponsors of the recently held Fundraising Gala Dinner organised by...

Radisson Hotel Group Leads Hospitality Growth in Africa with Record Hotel Openings

Radisson Hotel Group continues to solidify its leadership in Africa’s hospitality landscape, with its top ranking in W Hospitality Group’s 2024 “From Pipeline to Reality” report...

Nigeria Chairs West Africa’s Banjul Aviation Group

Nigeria has taken over the Chairmanship of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG), a sub-regional aviation safety and oversight organisation made up of seven West...

ValueJet’s Lagos-Banjul Route to Boost Nigeria-Gambia Ties

ValueJet has launched its inaugural direct flight from Lagos to Banjul, The Gambia, marking a strategic move to strengthen economic and tourism ties between...

West Africa Adopts $1 Airfare Charge to Boost Aviation Safety

In a landmark move to enhance aviation safety and sustainability across West Africa, the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) has approved the introduction of a...

NAHCO Delights Shareholders with Record N11.6bn Dividend as Profit Surges 115%

Shareholders of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc have lauded the company’s impressive 2024 performance following the declaration of a record N11.6 billion...