Airlines
24 Oct
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has asserted that passengers can claim up to $1,000 for missing luggage on domestic flights, as well as 1,288 Special Drawing Rights (SDR) for international flights. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, who disclosed this during a press conference yesterday in Abuja, explained that the…
2 Sep
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified that the United States did not delist Nigerian airlines due to safety concerns. The NCAA made this known on Monday night in a statement signed by the Acting Director General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo. "The attention of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has once…
3 May
The local aviation sector is warming up for another round of disruption over workers’ rights to unionism and other labour entitlements in airline organisations.
8 Mar
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for January 2024 global passenger demand, indicating a strong start for the year.
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.
22 Nov 2023
Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has expressed her disappointment with Turkish Airlines for not showing any Nigerian movies during her recent 40-hour flight. In an Instagram post, Omotola accused the airline of discrimination against African travelers. Omotola stated that during her long flight, only movies from Turkey, Asia, Bollywood, Hollywood, and the Middle East were…
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), in collaboration with various stakeholders, has successfully repatriated another set of 13 trafficked girls from Ghana, bringing the total number of rescued victims to 163 within the past five months.
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Taiwan’s Chief of Mission to Nigeria, Andy Yih-ping Liu, has emphasised Taiwan’s commitment to leveraging its advanced technology to support Nigeria’s development goals.
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The Lagos State Government has appealed to residents, particularly in the Ikeja area, to cooperate for the smooth execution of the Right of Way (RoW) for ongoing junction improvement works at Toyin, Opebi, Allen, Adebola, and Salvation intersections.
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Ahead of World Toilet Day on November 19, Nguvu Change Leader John Ogunsemore has called attention to the severe sanitation crisis in Itun Agan, a riverine community in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, where over 10,000 residents lack access to proper sanitation facilities.
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Technology experts at the Africa Tech Alliance Forum held in Lagos have highlighted the transformative potential of blockchain and AI in positioning Nigeria and other parts of the region as global technology leaders.
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The Institute of Security Nigeria (ISN) has called on the Federal Government to adopt a holistic approach, enamoured with purposefulness, sincerity and unalloyed support from all stakeholders, in ensuring speedy return of peace to the country.
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Professor of Surgery Faculty of Clinical Sciences College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Adesoji Ademuyiwa, has advocated health insurance coverage for children with congenital anomalies, cancers and trauma.
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A new study released in Science revealed that four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste — plastic that isn’t recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution — by 91 per cent and plastic-related greenhouse gasses by one-third.