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Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, during a State House Briefing in Aso Villa

May Day: Union advises the aviation minister to prepare handover note

The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has received counsel to emulate other ministers by preparing his handover note to the Permanent Secretary in the ministry as opposed to pursuing his roadmap agenda at the end of the current administration. Nairametrics reported that the President of the National Union of Air Transport Employees, Comrade Ben […]

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1st May 2023
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FG begins payment of airlines’ trapped funds – NANTA

The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies has announced that the Federal Government has gradually started paying trapped funds of foreign airlines in the country through the Central Bank of Nigeria. According to Nairametrics, this was revealed to journalists on Wednesday in Lagos by the NANTA President, Susan Akporiaye. Although she was unable to provide specifics […]

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13th April 2023
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Forex scarcity: Jet fuel, airline fares increase, says aviation consultant

The continuous increase in airfares has been attributed to the rising cost of aviation fuel and the scarcity of foreign exchange in the country. According to The Punch the current price of aviation fuel, also known as JET A1, ranges between N790 and N800 per litre. Airline operators have indicated that CRJ and Embraer flights […]

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3rd April 2023
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Top aircraft maker Diamond considers investment in Nigeria

A leading aircraft manufacturer, Diamond Aircraft, has announced its plans explore the market potentials in Africa and establish strong presence in Nigeria. According to The Punch, this was said last weekend by the Chairman, Diamond aircraft, Bin Chen, during his team’s visit to Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika. In his words, “We are excited […]

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27th March 2023
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International airlines raise exchange rate to N551/$1

International Airline operators in Nigeria have reportedly adjusted their exchange rate from N462/$1 to N551/$1. Nairametrics reported that airlines adjusted the exchange rate on their Global Distribution System owned by Amadeus. The exchange rate between the naira and dollar sold as high as N551/$1 for the second straight day, on the official spot […]

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23rd March 2023
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FG to meet aviation stakeholders on Thursday

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, will be meeting with aviation stakeholders in Abuja on Thursday, continuing the tradition of regular engagements with major players in the aviation industry since the beginning of the Buhari administration. According to The Punch, the Special Assistant to the minister on Public Affairs, James Odaudu, said the aim of […]

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22nd March 2023
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Hundreds of flights cancelled over German airport strike

German airport’s strikes over pay and work conditions have resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of flights on Friday. In addition to the most recent industrial action disrupting travel plans for some time now, strikes have taken place at four German airports. Reuters reported that German union Verdi called on security and ground handling personnel […]

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17th March 2023
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UK regulator orders Heathrow Airport to reduce airline fee

Britain’s aviation regulator has ordered Heathrow airport to lower the costs it charges airlines, citing a robust rebound in demand following the lifting of pandemic lockdowns. The Civil Aviation Authority stated that the cut “recognizes that passenger volumes are anticipated to recover to pre-pandemic levels, and should result in lower costs for travellers.” The […]

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8th March 2023
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Hundreds of passengers stranded as Lufthansa pilot diverts Lagos-bound flight

The Lufthansa Flight LH566 from Frankfurt was intended for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos as a direct flight, but the pilot lied to the passengers on Friday saying the Lagos airport was closed and caused the flight to be diverted to Cotonou, Togo, and afterwards to Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea. THISDAY […]

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6th March 2023
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Air Peace halts flight operations for elections

Buna Juliet Air Peace on Thursday announced that flight operations will be suspended on February 25 as a result of the general elections. However, flight operations will resume February 26, the local airline assured. The airline disclosed this in a statement via its official Instagram handle. The statement reads, “Members of the public are […]

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23rd February 2023
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Aspiring pilots pause studies as Aviation schools hike tuition

A number of aspiring pilots who applied to study at aviation schools were forced to pause their plans because of the over 100% tuition hike in Nigeria. BusinessDay’s findings revealed that the major licensed schools for pilot training which are Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria and International Aviation College, Ilorin, have hiked fees by […]

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21st February 2023
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Airpeace diverts Lagos, Ilorin, Kano flights over bad weather

Juliet Buna Air Peace on Saturday announced the divertion of Lagos-Ilorin and Lagos-Kano flights as a result of the low visibility caused by the bad weather. The airline noted that the weather in some of its destinations which is currently below operating minimum. According to a statement by the management of the […]

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18th February 2023
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May Day: Union advises the aviation minister to prepare handover note

FG begins payment of airlines’ trapped funds – NANTA

Forex scarcity: Jet fuel, airline fares increase, says aviation consultant

Top aircraft maker Diamond considers investment in Nigeria

International airlines raise exchange rate to N551/$1

FG to meet aviation stakeholders on Thursday

Hundreds of flights cancelled over German airport strike

UK regulator orders Heathrow Airport to reduce airline fee

Hundreds of passengers stranded as Lufthansa pilot diverts Lagos-bound flight

Air Peace halts flight operations for elections

Aspiring pilots pause studies as Aviation schools hike tuition

Airpeace diverts Lagos, Ilorin, Kano flights over bad weather

Eight OPEC+ nations to raise output by 548,000.

TikTok deal talks with China to begin next.

BRICS leaders meet amid Middle East, US trade.

FG to replace ageing Lagos Carter bridge with.

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