Two Months After, Airlines Await N5bn Bailout
Almost two months after the federal government approved a N5 billion bailout for the aviation sector, operators are worried over the delay in its release, even as many airlines and allied businesses are on the brink of collapse.
The...
Aviation: Experts Foresee Early Recovery In Africa
Aviation experts have foreseen an early recovery for aviation.
This is despite the challenges that had ravaged the industry as well as the second wave that have forced some countries to close their borders.
Over 40 countries have banned flights...
Aviation: Recovery In Sight As Local Airlines Scale Up Operations
At least three local airlines have shown signs of early recovery from COVID-19 lockdown, with the reopening of closed routes and additional frequencies on traditional routes.
As of yesterday, airlines like Dana Air, Air Peace and...
Senate Seeks Zero Duty On Aircraft Importation, Spare Parts
The Senate at plenary on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to fully implement the Executive Order on zero Customs duty and zero Value Added Tax on the importation of commercial aircraft and aircraft spare parts,...
Sirika To Airlines: Stop Blaming Govt For Profit Decline
Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has cautioned members of the Airlines Operators of Nigeria, against accusing his ministry and aviation regulatory agencies for the unfavourable operating environment and decline in their profits.
Sirika gave the caution...
2021 Budget: Don’t Reduce Aviation’s Vote, Sirika Begs NASS
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, on Monday pleaded with the National Assembly not to reduce the budgetary allocation to his ministry.
He made the appeal when he appeared before the Senate Joint Committee on Finance...
