Travel & Tourism
23 Feb
Airline operators have accused the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) of providing inadequate weather information services to airlines and their customers, with impacts on scheduled services.
23 Feb
A local carrier, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), has blamed the reign of wet-lease aeroplanes in domestic operations on growing discrimination and categorisation of Nigeria as a high-risk environment.
23 Feb
The just-concluded Lagos Motor Show has received accolades from prominent personalities who lauded the initiative and commended the organisers for the success of the exhibition.
23 Feb
The Federal Ministry of Transportation said it has made significant technological advancements aimed at promoting environmentally and economically sustainable transportation solutions nationwide.
23 Feb
Carloha Nigeria, the authorised dealer of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its position as a leader in the Nigerian automotive market, setting new standards for innovation, quality and customer satisfaction.
23 Feb
Air Peace Airlines has disclosed plans to commence its London operations on March 30, with special affordable fares for students travelling to study in the United Kingdom.
23 Feb
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Effurum, Delta State, are set to partner on electric vehicle (EV) technology.
17 Feb
To showcase its urban adventure, attraction and boost tourism, the Kenya Government has relaxed the hitherto travel restrictions with a view to make Kenya a more accessible destination.
17 Feb
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has assured of its commitment to fully explore and take advantage of all the potentials of the waterways.
14 Feb
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the management of Lekki Port and Lekki Freeport Terminal have assured maritime stakeholders of improved turnaround time for cargo evacuation, efficiency and seamless port operations.
14 Feb
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, has appealed to the House of Representatives Committee on Ports and Harbours to help facilitate the reconstruction of the port access roads for efficient cargo evacuation.
14 Feb
The Maritime Researchers and Authors Association of Nigeria (MARASSON) has warned that the Federal Government’s dependence on over-taxation of imports would cause low activities at ports and terminals.
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The Nigerian government has suspended Dana Air a day after one of its aircraft crash-landed in Lagos. Nigeria's aviation minister Festus Keyamo directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to implement the suspension on Dana Air over safety concerns. "In light of these incidents and with the paramount priority being the safety and well-being of…
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