42 m. ago Akwa Ibom international airport: Major boost for Nigerian tourism — Onung

NIGERIA’S newest aviation landmark, the Akwa Ibom International Airport in Uyo, has been recognised as a significant catalyst for the country’s tourism development. Recently designated as an international facility by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the airport is positioned adjacent to the state’s domestic terminal. It boasts cutting-edge aviation technology, five-star […]

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4 h. ago Enugu govt earmarks N10bn for phase 1 of 135.4km rail project

Recall that on December 2, Mbah had laid a N1.62trn 2026 budget, christened “Budget of Renewed Momentum” before the Enugu State House of Assembly.

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5 h. ago Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation has been asked to intervene in the exorbitant cost of domestic air tickets by effecting a fifty percent reduction in airport charges and auxiliary taxes. The House of Representatives which passed the resolution at Thursday’s plenary is hoping that this will translate to a significant reduction in […] The post Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Angry passenger arrested for destroying laptops over flight cancellation

An angry passenger was arrested after destroying laptops following a United Nigeria Airlines flight cancellation caused by a bird strike. Read More: https://punchng.com/angry-passenger-arrested-for-destroying-laptops-over-flight-cancellation/

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8 h. ago Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%

The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to cut aviation taxes by half and reduce airport charges read more Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%

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8 h. ago Passengers stranded as United Nigeria grounds aircraft after bird strike

A United Nigeria bird strike has forced the airline to ground an aircraft, causing multiple flight cancellations and stranding passengers in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/passengers-stranded-as-united-nigeria-grounds-aircraft-after-bird-strike/

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8 h. ago United Nigeria Airlines’ operations disrupted after bird strike grounds aircraft

United Nigeria Airlines has announced that due to a bird strike on one of its operating aircraft, some flights across read more United Nigeria Airlines’ operations disrupted after bird strike grounds aircraft

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10 h. ago Yuletide: Reps Call On FG To Grant Tax Waivers Amid Airfare Hikes

The resolution came after a debate on the soaring cost of flight fares. However, the lawmakers rejected proposals to subsidize airline tickets. The post Yuletide: Reps Call On FG To Grant Tax Waivers Amid Airfare Hikes appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago Sahara Foundation Community Project Drives Economic Transformation In Africa

The project focuses on establishing community business hubs that leverage local economic niches to foster entrepreneurship and empower small businesses. The post Sahara Foundation Community Project Drives Economic Transformation In Africa appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago VIDEO: Man who wanted to escape to US caught hiding between aircraft tyres at Ilorin Airport

Preliminary findings indicate that he tried to conceal himself between the tyres, believing the plane was heading to the United States.

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13 h. ago Ooni, SGF hail Ekiti monarch on fifth coronation anniversary

The Ooni of Ife and SGF congratulate Oba Adekunle Adeagbo of Otun Ekiti on his fifth coronation anniversary, praising his selfless and impactful leadership Read More: https://punchng.com/ooni-sgf-hail-ekiti-monarch-on-fifth-coronation-anniversary/

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13 h. ago Foundation inaugurates Key Projects, Pays Fees For Hundreds In Kogi

The Idris Kashim Hussein HK Foundation has launched a new wave of humanitarian interventions across the Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, commissioning critical projects and covering school fees for hundreds of pupils. One of the highlights was the completion of an erosion-control project in Emewe Opada, which restored access to the state capital […]

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15 h. ago From vision to reality: CIAPS lauds FAAN MD on airport modernization drive

Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been awarded the Centre for International read more From vision to reality: CIAPS lauds FAAN MD on airport modernization drive

Transport

22 h. ago Maritime lawyer condemns detention of vessels over drug trafficking

A prominent Nigerian lawyer, and managing partner at Maritime & Commercial Law Partners,Barrister Osuala Emmanuel Nwagbara has condemned the detention of ships for months by agencies of government over carriage of banned drugs, stating that attention should be directed at vessel crew rather than vessels, over such offence. Speaking exclusively with the Nigerian Tribune, Nwagbara […]

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26 h. ago Police arrest 15 suspects posing as commercial motorcyclists in Plateau

The Plateau State Police Command has announced the arrest of 15 suspected criminals who allegedly disguised themselves as commercial motorcyclists read more Police arrest 15 suspects posing as commercial motorcyclists in Plateau

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26 h. ago Ghana responds to Israel airport incident with bold diplomatic pushback

Ghana and Israel moved to contain a sudden diplomatic flare-up on Wednesday after Accra accused Israeli airport authorities of subjecting read more Ghana responds to Israel airport incident with bold diplomatic pushback

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27 h. ago VIDEO: Stowaway nabbed hiding between aircraft tyres at Ilorin airport

A man was apprehended in an Ilorin airport stowaway attempt, hiding between the tyres of an aircraft he believed was heading to the United States. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-stowaway-nabbed-hiding-between-aircraft-tyres-at-ilorin-airport/

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30 h. ago ‘Thought it was headed to the US’: Desperate stowaway arrested in Ilorin

Airport security at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin successfully intercepted a suspected stowaway on Wednesday afternoon, preventing read more ‘Thought it was headed to the US’: Desperate stowaway arrested in Ilorin

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31 h. ago Outrage As Ambassadorial Nominee Struggles To Name Ekiti Senators

* As Senate screens career ambassadors-designate A routine ambassadorial screening by the Senate turned dramatic on Wednesday when one of President Bola Tinubu’s nominees, Amb. Emmanuel Adeyemi, stumbled over a basic current affairs question many Senators considered fundamental: naming all three Senators from his home state of Ekiti. Adeyemi—currently a deputy director in the Office […]

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31 h. ago Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominee struggles to name Ekiti senators

President Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominee, Emmanuel Adeyemi, faltered during his Senate screening, unable to name all three senators from his home state of Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-ambassadorial-nominee-struggles-to-name-ekiti-senators/

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