Emirates has been named as the World’s leading Airline in three major categories at the World Travel Awards 2020: World’s Leading Economy Class, Airline Rewards Programme and Airline Lounge – Business Class. Earlier this month, Emirates also took home four regional World Travel Awards for the Middle East’s Leading Airline Brand; Middle East’s Leading Airline […]
By Foster Obi National President, Association of Nigerian Customs Licensed Agents (ANLCA), Iju Tony Nwabunike has given words of hope to members of the association, and fellow practitioners, assuring them of imminent turnaround in their fortune in view of practical steps taken by the leadership of the association to get the government to review certain […]
By Foster Obi Due to the gravity of attack on the facilities of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) by hoodlums during the Endsars protests, the Authority has continued to receive support and sympathy visits from within and outside the industry. The latest is the Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria, (STOAN). In the picture: The […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have joined forces with the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) on a three-year safety project. The objective is to provide technical support to the African air operators of states party to the Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM) to ensure that they achieve and […]
The Maritime Safety Committee, 102nd session (MSC 102), 4-11 November 2020 (virtual session)approved circular containing protocols for safe crew change during the pandemic. An important reference set of protocols to ensure safe ship crew changes and travel during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been recognized by IMO’s technical body, the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC). The […]
From November 17th, Dana Air will commence daily flights from Lagos to Enugu and Abuja, with additional flights between Abuja and Owerri According to the Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Obi Mbanuzuo, Dana Air will operate daily flights from Lagos to Enugu and Abuja, while additional flights have been introduced between Abuja and Owerri. […]
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has emphasised the pivotal role of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in the attempt to fast-track tax revenue to a prime source of government finance in the country’s economic development drive. President and Chairman of Council, CITN, Dame Gladys Olajumoke Simplice, said this in […]
– Air cargo carrier responding to market demand for additional cargo capacity – Demonstrates agility and innovation in business response to the pandemic Emirates SkyCargo has started utilizing its Airbus A380 aircraft on select cargo charter operations to transport urgently required cargo across its network. The first dedicated Emirates A380 ‘mini-freighter’ successfully transported medical supplies […]
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has yesterday ordered all its officers to ‘immediately resume’ operations across the country. The Corps had earlier suspended all enforcements due to the #EndSARS protests in the country. Some offices of the Corps were also torched by rampaging hoodlums who hijacked the protests against police brutality to terrorise Nigerians including […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented new analysis showing that the airline industry cannot slash costs sufficiently to neutralize severe cash burn to avoid bankruptcies and preserve jobs in 2021. IATA reiterated its call for government relief measures to sustain airlines financially and avoid massive employment terminations. IATA also called for pre-flight COVID-19 testing […]