1 week ago Tinubu’s Brazil Visit Yielded Air Peace, Embraer MRO Agreement – Onyema

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent two-day state visit to Brazil has begun to yield tangible outcomes, with Air Peace and Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer signing an agreement to establish a world-class Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Lagos. LEADERSHIP reports that the signing of the MRO agreement is seen as a breakthrough for Nigeria’s […]

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1 week ago Air Peace, Embraer mull aircraft maintenance facility in Nigeria

…launches direct flight to Brazil Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has made a groundbreaking announcement regarding a partnership with Embraer, read more Air Peace, Embraer mull aircraft maintenance facility in Nigeria

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1 week ago Air Peace Launches Lagos–São Paulo Route Following Tinubu’s Brazil Deal

Nigerian airline Air Peace has inaugurated a direct passenger service between Lagos and São Paulo, marking a significant milestone in enhancing air connectivity between Africa and South America. This follows a recent aviation agreement signed between Nigeria and Brazil aimed at fostering closer economic and cultural ties. The maiden flight carried members of Nigeria’s official […] The post Air Peace Launches Lagos–São Paulo Route Following Tinubu’s Brazil Deal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Air Peace Gets Green Light For Direct Lagos–São Paulo Flights

Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace, has received approval to commence direct flights between Lagos and São Paulo. This development marks a major milestone in the strengthening of Nigeria–Brazil relations. The announcement followed President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brasília, where he met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. At a joint press briefing […] The post Air Peace Gets Green Light For Direct Lagos–São Paulo Flights appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Air Peace to launch inaugural direct flight from Lagos to Brazil in November – Onyema 

• Says Tinubu’s frequent trips abroad yielding dividends  • Journey of over 24 hours to be reduced to 7 – Minister of information From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Brasilia- Brazil   Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, is poised to make history by launching its inaugural direct flight from Lagos to São Paulo, Brazil, by the last week […] The post Air Peace to launch inaugural direct flight from Lagos to Brazil in November – Onyema  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu urges Petrobras to return to Nigeria as country signs historic MOUs with Brazil

Launch of direct flights between Lagos and São Paulo will deepen people-to-people ties – Brazilian President From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Brasília, Brazil In a significant development during his official visit to Brazil, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu issued a strong call for Brazilian oil giant Petrobras to return to Nigeria, emphasising the vital role the company can […] The post Tinubu urges Petrobras to return to Nigeria as country signs historic MOUs with Brazil appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Airport Saga: Gov Eno Sues For Peace, Pledges Support For Ibom Air, Emmanson

In the face of the ongoing feud between passenger Comfort Emmanson and the IbomAir management over alleged security breach and attendant melee at the Lagos Airport, Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has sued for peace among the parties, pointing out that the two parties at the centre of the dispute remain citizens of […]

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2 w. ago 4 Months To Yuletide: Air Peace, United Nigeria Jack Return Tickets To N677,000

Four months ahead of the peak travel period, in December, two domestic airlines, Air Peace and United Nigeria, have jacked up their return ticket prices to N677,000, a situation likely to throw many travellers into difficulties. Airfares on eastern routes have surged ahead of the Christmas and New Year rush, with return tickets on Air […]

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2 w. ago Air Peace Receives 4th Boeing 777, Strengthen Global Expansion

Air Peace Limited, has received its fourth Boeing 777 aircraft, reinforcing its position as West and Central Africa’s aviation leader and deepening its international expansion plans. The wide-body Boeing 777-200 ER, bearing registration 5N-CEG, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 3:32 p.m. from Teruel, Spain. The […]

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Air Peace Gets 4th Boeing 777, Unveils New Intercontinental Routes

Air Peace Limited has received its fourth Boeing 777 aircraft, reinforcing its position as West and Central Africa’s aviation leader and deepening its international expansion plans. The wide-body Boeing 777-200 ER, bearing registration 5N-CEG, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Friday, August 22, 2025, at about 3:32pm from Teruel, Spain. The […]

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2 w. ago Air Peace, United Nigeria peg Lagos/Abuja–East, South South yuletide tickets at N350,500

Two of Nigeria’s major domestic airlines, Air Peace Airlines and United Nigeria Airlines, have fixed their yuletide one-way economy tickets read more Air Peace, United Nigeria peg Lagos/Abuja–East, South South yuletide tickets at N350,500

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2 w. ago Air Peace welcomes fourth Boeing 777 strengthening its global expansion

Air Peace Limited, has received its fourth Boeing 777 aircraft, reinforcing its position as West and Central Africa’s aviation leader read more Air Peace welcomes fourth Boeing 777 strengthening its global expansion

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2 w. ago Air Peace, United Nigeria to hike airfare to N350,500 December

Tribune Online Air Peace, United Nigeria to hike airfare to N350,500 December This will affect trips from Lagos and Abuja to South East (Owerri, Enugu and Anambra) airports and Air Peace, United Nigeria to hike airfare to N350,500 December Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Managing passengers’ disturbance: The Air Peace crew example

By Fred Chukwuelobe The nation’s and West Africa’s largest airlines, Air Peace Airlines, can thump its chest and claim the bragging rights for rising to great heights when managing passengers’ unruly behaviours and avoiding physical confrontation between its crew and angry passengers. The airline has faced multiple unruly passengers’ incidents but at no time did […] The post Managing passengers’ disturbance: The Air Peace crew example appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Airlines will collapse within 24hrs of implementing the new tax law – Air Peace chairman

Allen Onyema is the Chairman of Air Peace. In an interview during a panel session at the 29th LAAC Conference read more Airlines will collapse within 24hrs of implementing the new tax law – Air Peace chairman

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3 w. ago FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government yesterday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the purchase and installation of high-capacity transformers to strengthen the country’s ageing national electricity grid infrastructure. Minister of Power, Adebayo […] The post FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo-political zones appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade

Okays ₦142bn for bus terminals in six geo-political zones FG orders MDAs to end 2024 procurement by September From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Wednesday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the […] The post FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released

By Seyi Babalola An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday,  discharged Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault on an Ibom Air aircraft. Following the police’s formal withdrawal of the case, Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami dismissed the five-count charges against Emmanson. The charges said that Emmanson disrupted the peace on […] The post Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria issues Air Tanzania foreign carrier permit to boost aviation ties

to commence direct Dar es Salaam–Lagos flights The Federal Government has presented the Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP) to Air read more Nigeria issues Air Tanzania foreign carrier permit to boost aviation ties

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4 w. ago Nigerian airlines threatened by new tax regime, high aviation taxes

Tribune Online Nigerian airlines threatened by new tax regime, high aviation taxes The Nigerian aviation industry is facing a significant crisis as the new tax regime signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu threatens to ground domestic airlines. Dr. Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace Ltd and Vice-President of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), has warned that implementing the new tax laws would be disastrous […] Nigerian airlines threatened by new tax regime, high aviation taxes Tribune Online

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