Nigeria News
Emirates makes its much-awaited touchdown to Lagos, Nigeria
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has resumed passenger services to Lagos, Nigeria, with a daily service. The official delegation onboard was led by Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Gulf, Middle East and Central Asia; David Broz, Senior Vice President of Aeropolitical and Airline Industry Affairs and Sami Aqil Abdullah, Senior Vice President Emirates Airport Services Outstation and Business Support. The official delegation from Nigeria onboard the flight included His Excellency, Festus Keyamo, Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria; His Excellency, Zayyan Ibrahim, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Dubai and the Northern Emirates and Adewale Babtunde Awolesi, Head of Chancery, Consulate General of Nigeria.
Emirates returns to Nigeria from 1 October
Emirates will resume services to Nigeria from 1 October 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai, and offering customers more choice and connectivity from Nigeria’s largest city to, and through, Dubai.
Delta restarts service to Nigeria from New York-JFK, upgrades fleet for Ghana and South Africa
Delta currently operates daily service between Atlanta and Lagos and, with the resumption of daily New York-JFK service, will offer a total of 14 weekly flights to Nigeria in December through the first half of January and 10 weekly flights for the remainder of winter 2024.
Transcorp Hilton Abuja garners nominations in 2024 African Ceremony of the World Travel Awards
In the illustrious realm of hospitality, few establishments command as much admiration and respect as the Transcorp Hilton Abuja. This iconic landmark, nestled in the heart of Nigeria’s vibrant capital, has long been celebrated for its unwavering commitment to excellence and unparalleled guest experiences. Now, adding another feather to its cap, the Transcorp Hilton Abuja stands nominated in five prestigious categories in the 2024 African Ceremony of the World Travel Awards, including the coveted title of Africa’s Leading Business Hotel.
Air Peace Orders Five New E175s For Fleet Expansion and Renewal
Nigeria based Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, has placed a firm order for five Embraer E175 aircraft. This strategic decision marks a significant step forward and is in alignment with Air Peace’s ongoing strategy of modernising its fleet.
The Nigerian Culture and Entertainment Economy has announced plan to boost the sector’s growth
The Nigerian Culture and Entertainment Economy has announced plan to boost the sector’s growth through Transforming Nigeria into Africa’s creative, cultural and entertainment capital.
Ethiopian Airlines Leads Consortium to Win Bid for New Nigerian Airline
A consortium led by Ethiopian Airlines is the preferred bidder for shares in new Nigerian airline Nigeria Air, the country’s aviation minister said on Friday. The airline was one of President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2015 election campaign promises.
How Nigeria’s only state-owned airline, Ibom Air, is dominating Nigeria’s sky
Many Nigerians seem to have a liking for Ibom Air, a commercial airline wholly owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, in the South-south region of the country.
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Threatens To Ground Airlines With Outstanding Debt
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an ultimatum to local operators over unpaid debts. The agency ordered the airlines to begin repayment of debts over N45.29 billion ($108.8 million) or face suspension.
Nigeria pays part of airline dues amid flight blockage threats
Nigeria released some funds owed to international air carriers to try and avert a crisis in the aviation sector amid warnings of flight suspensions from operators including Dubai’s Emirates airline. The Central Bank of Nigeria released $265 million to settle ticket sales owed to airline operators, it said late on Friday.
Returned Artefacts from European Museums could Boost Africa’s Travel and Tourism
Museums are a significant tourist attraction and the world’s top 100 museums attracted a total of 71m visitors during 2021 – despite the COVID-19 pandemic and continued lockdown restrictions, according to art newspaper
Dubai’s Emirates Airline to suspend Nigeria flights from September
Dubai’s Emirates will suspend flights to Nigeria from next month over an inability to repatriate funds from Africa’s most populous nation, the airline said on Thursday. The decision highlights the difficulties faced by international carriers that fly to Nigeria, which is one of the biggest markets in Africa for several of them.