4 h. ago FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 soldiers detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing. Confirming the development on Wednesday night, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the aircraft and personnel had been released. He said, “Yes, they have been […] The post FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago CAS reaffirms commitment to welfare, operational of NAF personnel

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on Thursday reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering commitment to counter-insurgency operations, internal security, and the protection of lives and property.

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10 h. ago Nigeria remains cheapest market for air travel – United Airlines CEO

says rising airfares not unusual during festive season urges government to remove taxes, cut levies to lower fares Amid widespread read more Nigeria remains cheapest market for air travel – United Airlines CEO

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11 h. ago NAF graduates ‘remotely piloted aircraft’ operators to boost intelligence

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened its intelligence-led air operations with the graduation of a new batch of Remotely read more NAF graduates ‘remotely piloted aircraft’ operators to boost intelligence-led air operations

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17 h. ago FG confirms release of NAF aircraft, detained 11 personnel in Burkina Faso

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft and 11 of its personnel who were detained in Burkina Faso after a precautionary landing.

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17 h. ago Nigeria’s air travel among world’s cheapest, says United Airlines boss

Despite complaints over rising ticket prices, an airline CEO claims Nigeria air travel is one of the cheapest globally due to high operational costs. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-air-travel-among-worlds-cheapest-says-united-airlines-boss/

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17 h. ago Air Peace boosts festive travel with additional local flights, return of Warri route

With the festive season fast approaching and travel requests surging from esteemed passengers, Nigeria’s premier airline, Air Peace, has announced read more Air Peace boosts festive travel with additional local flights, return of Warri route

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18 h. ago Air Travel In Nigeria Is One Of The Cheapest Globally— Airline Operators

The submission came following recent allegations of airfare hikes by airline passengers. The post Air Travel In Nigeria Is One Of The Cheapest Globally— Airline Operators appeared first on Channels Television.

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28 h. ago BREAKING: Burkina Faso releases 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel

Burkina Faso has released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force nine days after their detention, following what Nigerian officials described as intensive diplomatic engagements between Abuja and Ouagadougou. The airmen, comprising pilots and crew members of the Nigerian Air Force, were freed shortly after a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign […]

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68 h. ago Don’t run into debt for World Cup, Scotland coach tells fans

Scotland coach Steve Clarke urges supporters not to go into debt over high World Cup costs, citing expensive tickets and travel for the tournament in the U Read More: https://punchng.com/dont-run-into-debt-for-world-cup-scotland-coach-tells-fans/

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4 d. ago Recruitment: NAF begins aptitude test for over 20, 000 applicants

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the Zonal General Aptitude Test for the Year 2025 Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46 Recruitment Exercise, with over 20,000 applicants participating nationwide. 

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5 d. ago NAF seeks stronger diplomatic partnership, others to tackle insecurity

The Nigerian Air Force states that military force alone cannot solve Nigeria’s security challenges, emphasizing the need for diplomacy and partnerships. Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-seeks-stronger-diplomatic-partnership-others-to-tackle-insecurity/

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7 d. ago AFCON 2025: Nigerians Protest CAF’s Decision To Give Europe 52 Free

A few days to the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, football lovers in Nigeria are protesting CAF’s decision to limit the number of matches that will be shown on terrestrial or Free-to-Air television to 32, while European terrestrial stations have the right to show all 52 games. It will […] The post AFCON 2025: Nigerians Protest CAF’s Decision To Give Europe 52 Free-to-Air Matches While Africa Gets Only 32 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Federal Government Intervenes As Burkina Faso Holds On To NAF Aircraft, Personnel

The Nigerian Government has waded into the diplomatic row surrounding the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel currently being detained in Burkina Faso. This comes after the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, claimed the aircraft violated Burkinabe airspace, an allegation that NAF has strongly denied. […]

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7 d. ago Burkina Faso releases 11 Nigerian troops after ‘unauthorised’ landing 

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military personnel detained after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made what the country read more Burkina Faso releases 11 Nigerian troops after ‘unauthorised’ landing 

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8 d. ago Burkina Faso Frees 11 Nigerian Military Officers, Aircraft After Emergency Landing

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military personnel detained after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made what authorities in Ouagadougou described as an unauthorised landing in Bobo-Dioulasso air field. The officers, two crew members and nine passengers, were held for interrogation over suspicions that the flight was linked to the recent failed coup incident […]

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8 d. ago Nigeria clear as Algeria tops list of countries with blocked airline funds

…Nigeria again removed from list as $1.2bn airlines’ funds remain trapped globally The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported read more Nigeria clear as Algeria tops list of countries with blocked airline funds

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8 d. ago FG probes detention of Nigerian Air Force plane in Burkina Faso

Reacting to the development, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the Nigerian government is closely monitoring the situation.

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8 d. ago UPDATED: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops in Benin

•Community in a state of emergency, ECOWAS warns as coups, insecurity deepen regional crisis •ECOWAS applauds Nigeria for foiling Benin coup attempt •Sahel bloc condemns Nigerian military over flight •Burkina Faso did not ground NAF C-130, NAF clarifies THE Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power in the […]

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s Gaming Ecosystem Expands With New Hubs This Festive Season

As the Christmas season fills the air with celebration, Nigeria’s gaming and creative-tech community is experiencing its own kind of holiday excitement. The year has ushered in real milestones, and this festive period offers the perfect moment to reflect on the growth shaping the country’s digital entertainment landscape. In 2024, Lagos welcomed the Vortex Central […]

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