Tag: Airlines
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Senate moves to save indigenous airlines
The Senate on Wednesday passed resolutions to protect indigenous airlines from going into extinction due to multiple designations and multiple frequencies granted foreign airlines in Nigeria. The resolution followed a motion entitled “Unfair Competition and Urgent Need to Protect Nigeria’s Indigenous Airlines from Extinction” sponsored by Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP Anambra) and 20 others. Presenting…
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NCAA sanctions four airlines
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned four erring operators for violations. Its spokesman, Sam Adurogboye, who stated this yesterday, did not identify the operators. But, he said they are scheduled and non-scheduled operators. Adurogboye said infractions by the airlines were discovered during on the spot inspections carried out by NCAA Aviation Safety Inspectors…
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Day 2: Airlines make alternative arrangements as aviation union strike bites harder
Airline operators have been forced to make alternative arrangements to fly their passengers as the strike at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2), Lagos, enters the second day. Aviation union members continued their picketing at the terminal on Thursday over the sacking of their colleagues. The airlines have moved their passenger boarding and processing to…
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Airlines make alternative flight arrangements as unions continue picketing of MMA2
Airlines operating at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) Lagos, have been forced to make alternative arrangements to fly their passengers as aviation unions continued their picketing of the terminal on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the airlines have moved their passenger boarding and processing to the General Aviation Terminal (GAT)…
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Anti-graft war: We’ve recovered stolen trillions of naira – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday confirmed that his administration’s stance against corruption is yielding the desired result as trillions of Nigeria’s stolen funds have now been recovered. The president, however, admitted that anti-corruption war is not easy to fight because it affects different branches of national lives. He also denied allegations that his government embarks…
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NCAA urges airlines to be vigilant over Ebola outbreak
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Tuesday called for a high level vigilance by the airlines, especially those operating international and regional flights into the country. Mr Sam Adurogboye, the General Manager, Public Affairs, NCAA, made the call in a statement issued in Lagos. Adurogboye said that a circular with Ref. No. NCAA/DG/AMS/Vol.1/196, dated…
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Forex: CBN releases additional $250m for agriculture, airlines, others
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday released another 250 million dollars on 7 to 30 day forwards for agriculture, airline, petroleum products and raw materials. The acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Mr Isaac Okorafor, said in a statement that the bank also called for bid for 100 million dollars wholesale spot for traveling…
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No going back on automation of payment systems by airlines – NCAA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says there is no going back on its earlier directive on automation of remittance of the five per cent Ticket and Cargo Sales Charges (TSC/CSC). Mr Sam Adurogboye, the General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA said on Tuesday that any airline that failed to comply would be viewed seriously by…