San Francisco, USA — United Airlines has banned a business class passenger from all future flights after he allegedly urinated on another traveler during a long-haul flight from San Francisco to Manila. Jerome Gutierrez, the victim of the incident, recounted that he was asleep four hours into the 15-hour flight when he woke up soaked…
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) has successfully retained its certification from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), reaffirming its commitment to global aviation training standards. Acting Rector of NCAT, Mr. Joseph Imalighwe, announced the achievement during an interview in Lagos, emphasizing that the recertification underscores the…
The Canadian government has announced the end of its automatic 10-year multiple-entry visa policy for citizens of Nigeria and several other countries, marking a shift in its immigration approach. Previously, the multiple-entry visa allowed holders unrestricted entry and exit from Canada for up to a decade. However, a recent update from the government indicates that…
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has praised the Federal Government and its relevant agencies for their swift action in resolving the issue of trapped funds belonging to foreign airlines operating in Nigeria. NANTA President, Mr. Yinka Folami, highlighted the significant impact these trapped funds had on the association’s members and the Nigerian…
The United Kingdom government plans to offer 43,000 seasonal worker visas to the agricultural sector and extend the visa program by five years, continuing until 2029. This decision follows Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement of the largest-ever round of farming grants at the NFU Conference earlier this year, with a total of £427 million available…
The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) has alerted Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to potential safety violations by Nigerian airline, Air Peace. In a formal communication, the UK CAA filed two mandatory occurrence reports concerning Air Peace’s operations at London Gatwick Airport, only three months after the airline commenced its Lagos-London service. The…
The US-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which had been provisionally applied since 2000, officially came into effect on May 13, 2024. According to a statement from the US Embassy in Abuja, this bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria, aligning with the US Open Skies international aviation policy and ensuring adherence to high…
President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the House of Representatives, requesting authorization to assume control of the recently constructed airports in Nasarawa State and Kebbi State. The President clarified in his letter that his proposal aligns with the provisions outlined in Item 3 of the Second Schedule of the 1999 Constitution as amended, which…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken the decisive step of closing runway 18L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, in response to an aircraft mishap involving a Xejet airline flight on Saturday. This development comes less than a month after a Dana airline aircraft experienced a similar incident on the Lagos…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has been designated to stand in for President Bola Tinubu at the prestigious 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas. Vice President Kashim Shettima, initially designated to represent the President, encountered an impediment as his aircraft faced technical issues, compelling him to revise his travel plans…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has said that plans have been concluded with the Office of the National Security Adviserto reduce the number of security checkpoints where personnel physically come in contact with both passengers and their baggage at the nation’s airports. It was reported that travellers have been complaining…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has forged partnerships with several airlines to facilitate the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims embarking on the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. Addressing stakeholders at the Hajj House in Abuja, NAHCON Chairman, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, emphasized the paramount importance of prioritizing the security and welfare of the pilgrims by the…
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Biu, has criticized the practice of trailers transporting passengers along with goods. He has instructed Sector Commanders to intensify enforcement and awareness efforts against this practice nationwide. The accident, involving a DAF trailer, was caused by factors such as speeding, overloading, and driver fatigue, leading…
In a recent press statement on Wednesday, Robert Clifford, a prominent United States aviation lawyer and the Founder of Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, conveyed his perspective regarding the fatal helicopter crash in California that claimed the lives of Herbert Wigwe, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, and his family. Clifford’s assertion centers…
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to introduce night train operations in the second quarter of 2024, pending the resolution of the security issues that are currently plaguing the country. In a recent interview, the NRC Managing Director, Fidet Okhiria, said that night train operations would help increase the capacity of the railway…
Ethiopian Airlines has banned the use of nyloon wooven bags knowns as ‘Ghana must-go’bags on all its flights. The African airline, in a statement on Saturday, made known that the usage of these bags had incurred huge losses for the airline as they damaged the conveyor belt systems due to their irregular shape. The Aviation…
The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Abuja clarified the visa cancellation for Air Peace passengers, attributing it to their failure to meet entry conditions and submission of inaccurate information. This statement comes after 264 passengers on an Air Peace flight had their visas cancelled upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, resulting in 177 people being flown back…
UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has highlighted the global contributions of the maritime industry in commemoration of the day. He made this known on X app in honour of the day. 28 September each year, is a day set aside to mark the ‘World maritime Day’. The commemoration is held to honor those who work…
The UK Home Office has announced that visit visa to the United Kingdom for less than six months will now cost £115 (about N111,878.28 ) as opposed to £15 (14,592.70) effective October 4 . The cost of a student visa has also increased, rising by 286 percent, from £127 (N123,537.58) to £490 (N476,677.59). The government…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has launched a new fleet of 70 luxurious buses to ease the movement of civil servants to their various places of work and other members of the public. Unveiling the metro buses at Borno Express terminus in Maiduguri, Governor Zulum said the second phase of the intervention is to alleviate…
United Nigeria Airlines, one of the prominent airlines in Nigeria, has received approval to operate international flights to several countries. The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development granted this approval, allowing the airline to fly to the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This…
Aviation unions under the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, have opted out of the two day warning strike called by their parent body. The leadership of the unions say, the reason for this is that, they cannot afford to jeopardize the industry’s safety record before the global community as it is currently undergoing the International Civil…
Lagos Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, fulfilled his promise and took the inaugural commercial ride of the Blue Line Rail Mass Transit from Marina to Mile 2 and back. Accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, former Deputy Governor Femi Pedro, and other dignitaries, Governor Sanwo-Olu became the ride manager, explaining the boarding…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 61 illegal migrants in Ogun State. The illegal migrants which consist 60 Cameroonians and a Burkinabe were arrested at the Ibafo and Sagamu areas of Ogun State. Addressing newsmen, the State’s NIS Comptroller, Olufunmilayo Olayemisi said 51 other persons were arrested in connection to the case. According to…
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has ordered all foreign airlines to halt operation at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) as of October 1, 2023. While speaking to newsmen during a tour at the airport, the Minister said to make room for MMIA terminal two to expand, both the Dominion and…
