The Federal Government and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to recognise the United States dollar and other freely convertible currencies as legal tender for airfares between Nigeria and the UAE. This development was revealed in the updated Bilateral Air Services Agreement between both nations, according to The PUNCH. This agreement paved the way for Emirates …

The Nasarawa State Government has received a refund of N9.75 billion from the Federal Government following the takeover of the former Lafia Cargo Airport. Governor Abdullahi Sule announced this development during a special meeting with selected stakeholders from across the state, held at the Government House, Lafia, on Monday. According to Governor Sule, after the Federal Government assumed control of …

An Air Peace aircraft was grounded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after it collided with a large antelope while taxiing on the runway. The impact decimated the animal and rendered the aircraft on the ground, causing flight disruptions. Confirming the incident, the Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Michael Achimugu, on …

The Vice President, Kassim Shettima, has inaugurated the first international flight from the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State. This was as Air Peace airlifted 315 Muslim pilgrims non-stop from Owerri to Medina, Saudi Arabia, according to a statement on Saturday. In a statement shared with Sunday PUNCH, Air Peace said the historic departure marked the commencement …

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned Kenya Airways for several consumer-related violations involving three passengers, including one Gloria Omisore. This is contained in a statement on Friday by the director of public affairs and consumer protection, Michael Achimugu. Achimugu stated the NCAA issued a sanction letter on Wednesday to Kenya Airways regarding the passengers’ complaints. ‘The infractions include …

Nigeria and Brazil are poised to sign Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) aimed at launching long-awaited direct flights between the both countries. Owing to this, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo, held bilateral talks with the Minister of Ports and Airports of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Silvio Costa Filho. The meeting took place at …

The Head of Corporate Communications Air Peace, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo has resigned barely six months after his appointment, according to a statement made available to The PUNCH on Sunday. While the official reason cited for the resignation was for a ‘higher calling’, insiders in the industry suggest the move may be linked to a series of recent negative media reports involving …

Nigeria carrier, Air Peace, has said it will cancel and delay more flights due to safety concerns if the need arises. It said such decisions are not taken for the fun of it. The airline also said its business priority isn’t profit but safety, though it has more aircraft than the authority schedules daily. Air Peace said this in a …

Seven days after the closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for repairs of its runway, the Federal Government said it will reopen the airport for flight operations, from Monday, 28 April 2025. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, on …

Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, has clarified why its Benin to Abuja flight P47171 was delayed in the air on Friday. In a statement by the Head of Corporate Communications, Air Peace Airline, Ejike Ndjulo, on Saturday stated that during the aircraft’s descent into Abuja, the flight encountered turbulence as a result of adverse weather conditions, including thunderstorms. The statement further …