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CoronavirusNewsNigeriaTravelCOVID-19: NIS Urges Travellers to Comply With Clearance Procedures at Airports

PilotnewsDecember 22, 2020

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has appealed to travellers to comply with the clearance procedures at the airports to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The appeal was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by NIS Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sunday James. The statement stated that NIS Comptroller-General,  Mr. Muhammad Babandede, commended the Comptroller of Immigration at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, Sadat Hassan, for doing a “wonderful job’’. It stated that...

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BusinessNewsTravelWorld NewsKenya Airways, Air France-KLM End Africa-Europe Joint Venture Cooperation

PilotnewsDecember 19, 2020

Kenya Airways and Air France-KLM Group said on Saturday that they had agreed to mutually terminate their Africa-Europe joint venture partnership from September, 2021. Allan Kilavuka, Kenya Airways CEO said the Kenyan carrier will continue to serve the European market through its gateways of London, Paris, Amsterdam with Rome slated for resumption from 2021. “This development allows Kenya Airways to offer additional options and convenience to our customers connecting through our European gateways. ”This is...

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NewsNigeriaTravelRoad Accident: 11 Navy Applicants Die in Jigawa

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)December 13, 2020

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent _____ At least 11 persons, mostly youths who were  aspiring to be soldiers,  reportedly lost their lives in a road accident while travelling to write an examination for the Nigerian Navy in Kano. The police said the victims, from Gagarawa Local Government Area of Jigawa, met their death as their vehicle rammed into a trailer, which was parked wrongly by the road. Residents also said the crash occurred around Ringim...

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AfricaBusinessNewsTravelVisa Openness Solutions Can Boost Africa’s Economic Recovery, the 2020 Africa Visa Openness Index Reveals

PilotnewsDecember 11, 2020

A record 54% of the continent is accessible for African visitors who no longer need a visa to travel or can get one on arrival; in 2020, The Gambia joins Seychelles and Benin in allowing visa-free access for all African travelers; 24 countries offer e-Visas reflecting 44% of the continent. The upward trend in African countries liberalizing their visa regimes and welcoming African travelers continues, according to the 2020 Africa Visa Openness Index published by the African Union...

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NewsNigeriaTravel8 Die, 6 Injured in Kano Auto Crash

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)December 4, 2020

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent Eight people died while six others sustained injuries, with six other escaping unhurt when a Volkswagen Sharon commercial vehicle rammed into a bus on Wudil-Bauchi highway on Thursday. The accident happened at Dakare village in the Garko Local Government Area of Kano State. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Kano, Mr Zubairu Mato, confirmed the development in an interview  in Kano. “We received a call at about...

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InfrastructureNewsTravelPotiskum Truck Transit Park To Gulp N2.8b

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 20, 2020

The Yobe State Government has signed a N2.8 billion contract with AG Vision Nig. Ltd. for construction of Potiskum Truck Transit Park to be completed within 12 months. The State Commissioner of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Barma Shettima, made the disclosure to newsmen in Damaturu, said the project was in fulfilment of the promise made by Mala-Buni in his inaugural speech in 2019. “The park project included a multi-purpose warehouse, service bay, wash bay, police...

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BusinessNewsTravelDana Air To Commence Flights From Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu Says CPO

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)November 18, 2020

The Chief Operating Officer Dana Air has announced the airline’s intention to commence scheduled passenger service to Lagos-Abuja-Enugu. Mr Obi Mbanuzuo CPO said this at the Government House, Enugu State when he and the airline’s management team paid a courtesy visit to the Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Mbanuzuo further revealed that the decision to commence daily flight in Enugu is the peaceful ambience of the state. “Enugu State has shown itself to be one...

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InfrastructureNewsNigeriaTravelFG to Construct 10 New Airports — Minister

PilotnewsOctober 28, 2020

The Federal Government says 10 new airports will be constructed across the country to boost civil aviation. The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Aviation for the 2021 budget defence by the ministry and its agencies. Sirika said that the civil aviation had witnessed growth saying that the number of airports in the country had increased. “There are airports coming up...

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BusinessNewsTravelArik Air Resumes Flight Operations Oct. 24

PilotnewsOctober 24, 2020

The management of Arik Air has announced the resumption of flight operations in and out of Lagos from Oct. 24, following the easing of the curfew imposed by the Lagos State Government. Mr Adebanji Ola, the Communications Manager of Arik Air, announced this in a statement in Lagos on Friday. Ola said that the flights across the country will operate as scheduled and passengers are advised to arrive at the airport early to have ample...

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CoronavirusNewsTravelTask Force on COVID-19 Takes Steps to Decongest Airports

PilotnewsOctober 13, 2020

Air travellers intending to come into Nigeria will not be allowed to board aircraft without a Quick Response (QR) code certifying that they are COVID-19-free, the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, has said. Dr. Aliyu, who made the pronouncement on Monday in Abuja, told newsmen that the step had become necessary to ease congestion on arrival at airports and to avoid the spread of infections. He explained...

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