The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has incurred public wrath over an announcement on the impending change of the Yellow card issued to Nigerian travelers. In a notification on Twiiter, FAAN said “All old yellow cards will be invalid from April 1st 2019” and urged Nigerians to get a new e-Yellow card by following the […]
Transport
FAAN Assures Air Travelers of Safety, Comfort during Yuletide
By Foster Obi Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured air travelers and other airport users that her network of airports across the country are fully prepared for the usual surge in passenger traffic that is the norm during the Christmas and New year season. A statement signed by Yakubu Henrietta, FAAN General Manager, […]
Boeing, Green Africa Airways partner as the airline begins operation in Nigeria
By Foster Obi Boeing coy and Lagos-based Green Africa Airways Friday said they have made a commitment of up to 100 737 MAX 8 aircraft, evenly split into 50 firm aircraft and 50 options, as the airline plans to begin commercial operations. A statement signed by Saffana Michael, Boeing Communications said “The total deal carries […]
Kidnapped Polish sailors ‘freed in Nigeria’
The Polish government has confirmed the release of the crew of a container ship, who were kidnapped by pirates off Nigeria in October. The eight Polish nationals were safe, the foreign ministry said. In a statement, quoted by the Reuters news agency, it added: Quote Message: We would like to thank the ship owner, its […]
FAAN to Redirect Arrival of Vehicles at Murtala Mohammed Airport
By Foster Obi The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that due to the ongoing construction works at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aimed at enhancing facilitation and improving travel experience of customers, vehicular movements on the arrival floor will be redirected effective 0800hours on Monday November 26, 2018. A statement signed […]
FAAN Unveils Five New Steps To Obtaining The Yellow Fever Card
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has unveiled steps to procure the new e-Yellow Card. The Yellow Card is an official confirmation compulsory for international travellers from risk countries like Nigeria as evidence the carrier is vaccinated against Yellow Fever. A statement by FAAN on Friday noted that those interested in the e-Yellow Card […]
FAAN Refutes Terminal Access Charge Claims
By Foster Obi The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria(FAAN) said the trending notion that its security officers demand bribes before allowing airport users access into the terminal is false and unfounded. A press statement signed by Yakubu Henrietta, FAAN General Manager Corporate Affairs noted that the airport is a public facility and no charge is […]
Nigeria’s airlines fly Africa’s oldest planes, Dana’s aircraft 28 years old
Dana Air is Grand daddy of Nigeria’s airlines. One of the planes in its collection is 28.1 years old, an age many planes ought to have been retired. Nigeria’s commercial airlines have the oldest aircraft fleet in Africa, with the age of an aircraft in one of the airlines, being 28.1 years, the age many […]
Foreign flight operations: Air Peace decries international politics
Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, says it has capacity to operate its designated foreign routes but is being frustrated by international aero politics. The Chief Operating Officer of Air Peace, Mrs Oluwatoyin Olajide, said this on Sunday in Lagos while reacting to criticism that the airline lacked capacity to begin operations on the designated foreign routes. […]