Aviation
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FG takes over Sani Abacha Int’l Airport in Gombe
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the federal government’s “takeover” of the Gombe airport. Inuwa Yahaya, governor of Gombe state, disclosed…
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Inter- agency spat: ATCs in Kano plan to down tool as FAAN disconnects power over N500m debt
Airport Manager at the Mallam Aminu Kano Airport, Kano Gambo Aboki Abubakar may have cut the power off offices and…
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FG: Why Nigerians under 40 are restricted from entering UAE
The federal government says Nigerians need to respect the immigration laws of other countries to avoid “unwarranted treatment”. On Wednesday,…
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We want orderly exit of funds — CBN releases $265m to prevent aviation sector’s collapse
To halt the crisis in the aviation sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has released $265 million…
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Emirates announces flight suspension to Nigeria
Emirates Airlines says it will suspend all flights to Nigeria from September 1 due to its inability to repatriate revenue…
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33 passengers escape death as Overland aircraft’s engine catches fire mid-air
Overland Airways says its flight OF1188 en route to Lagos from Ilorin experienced an “unusual high turbine temperature” on one of…
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Overland speaks on aircraft fire during landing
Overland Airways, a domestic airline headquartered in Lagos, said an engine on one of its aircraft on Thursday caught fire…
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NDLEA warns intending Hajj pilgrims against drug trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday warned intending Hajj pilgrims against drug trafficking. Habiba Zubair, an official of…
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NAHCON boss, Hassan announces fare for 2022 Hajj
Nigerian pilgrims for 2022 Hajj from Southern Nigeria are to pay N2,496,815.29, while their counterparts from Northern part of the…
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Saudi Arabia launches e-service for umrah pilgrims to get visas in 24 hours
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia says it has launched an electronic service for the issuance of visas to umrah pilgrims…
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