Airlines Announce Ticket Price Hikes ahead of Christmas, Give Reasons

Airlines operating local routes, including Air Peace and Dana Air, have adjusted their ticket prices, citing economic realities. The airline operators cite as reason, the rising cost of aviation fuel, which now sells for N1,000 per litre, and the naira exchange rate, currently at N1,200/$. To reflect the changes, domestic airlines have increased airfare by […]

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‘We Will Apply Principle of Reciprocity in the Issuance of Visas’ – Interior Minister

The Tinubu-led Federal government has disclosed that it would adopt the principle of reciprocity in the issuance of visas to foreigners. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the announcement at the Business Day Conference on Thursday, October 19. Ojo said the federal government will henceforth treat foreigners seeking Nigerian visas the way Nigerians are treated […]

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BREAKING NEWS ! UK Increases Visa Fees by over 667%

The UK has announced an increase in visa Fees for various categories of travellers. With a kickoff date scheduled for October 4th, the Home Office announced the extraordinary increase in visit visas to the UK for less than six months for £115 (about N111,878.28) as opposed to £15 (14,592.70). The new fees, which are subject […]

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UAE Lifts Visa Ban on Nigerians, Resumes Flight Operations (photos)

UPDATE ! ‘Visa Restrictions Not Lifted for Nigerians’ – UAE Official

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has refuted claims by the Nigerian government that plans are underway to lift the visa ban on Nigerian travellers after 11 months. Following president Tinubu’s meeting with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi during the week, presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, announced that the UAE had lifted […]

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Travellers Groan As Airfares Skyrocket

Travellers Groan As Airfares Skyrocket

It is now a tough struggle for Nigerians traveling abroad as many struggle to meet up with rising airfares with the volatile foreign exchange rates that followed the floating of the naira. Many of the passengers have now resorted to booking and paying for their oversea trips in neighbouring countries including Ghana, Benin and Republic […]

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Airlines Set to Begin Repatriation of Trapped Funds as Naira Devalues

devaluation of the naira is seen reducing airlines’ trapped funds and easing their repatriation from Nigeria, according to industry operators. The chairman of Airlines and Passengers’ Joint Committee (APJC) of the International Air Transport Association, Bankole Benard said what the introduction of the new rate would mean for airlines is that it will reduce the […]

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Canada Grants Visa Free Travel to 2 African Countries an 11 Others

Canada Grants Visa Free Travel to 2 African Countries an 11 Others

Canada has extended its visa-free travel privileges to 2 more African nations along with 11 other countries from Asia, Central and South America. This development, however, does not include Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation. The Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser made this announcement in a statement on Tuesday. The countries now […]

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US Embassy in Nigeria Announces Increase in Non-Immigrant Visa Fees

The US Embassy in Nigeria has announced an increase in non-immigrant visa processing fees for various visa categories. The new visa fees will take effect from June 17, 2023. The embassy stated that it reflect the actual cost of the services provide. In recent months, there has been an increase in the number of Nigerians […]

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Man Who Opened Flight Door Mid-air Tells Why He Did It (video)

Man Who Opened Flight Door Mid-air Tells Why He Did It (video)

A man who took the risk of opening an emergency exit door on an Asiana Airlines flight mid-air, has revealed why he did it. According to South Korean police on Saturday, the man said he felt “suffocated” and wanted to get off quickly. The plane was carrying nearly 200 passengers as it approached the runway on […]

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Aircraft Hit By Geese Bursts Into Flames Midair (video)

Aircraft Hit By Geese Bursts Into Flames Midair (video)

An American airline Boeing 737 engine fully loaded with passengers burst into flames midair after being struck by a flock of geese. The engine burst into flames but the pilot safely activated an emergency landing at Ohio airport. According to reports, the incident happened 40 minutes after the plane took off on Sunday. Mail Online […]

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