The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) hereby assures all airport users that Nigerian airports under its management are fully ready to play host to all air travellers especially during this Sallah celebration,” said Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, Acting General Manager, Corporate Affairs. “Airport security and other logistics have been upgraded and
Month: June 2017
Kenyans seeks approval to operate drone transport services
KENYA CIVIL AVIATION AUTORITY (KCAA) banks on drones to enhance innovation, create jobs and facilitate service delivery to remote places. At least 1,000 applicants are seeking approval to operate drone transport services in Kenya, hinting at high demand for the robotic aircraft. Companies want to use the UAVs for film shooting,
Apapa -wharf Road Reconstruction – Tankers, Commuters Experience Gridlock
ROAD RECONSTRUCTION MIGHT RESULT TO FUEL SCARCITY....NUPENG The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has expressed concern over the gridlock being experienced by petroleum tankers and articulated vehicles as a result of the ongoing reconstruction on Apapa-Wharf road in Lagos. The South-west Zonal Chairman of the union, Alhaji Tokunbo
Ghana leads in aviation hub race
Ghana appears to be leading in the race for the aviation hub in the West African region, despite Nigeria’s comparative advantage.Whereas both West African neighbours currently parade the “ease of doing business” initiatives of their governments, Ghana is making more progress with specific policies that are attracting more international airlines
Nigeria to begin Yam Exports Soon…
Prof. Simon Irtwange, National Chairman, Engineering Personnel and Citizens Civil Rights Development Initiative, says Nigeria will start exporting yam to other countries within the next five months. Modalities were already on the ground to ensure that the Nigerian yam flourished in the global market. A total of 72 metric tonnes of yam
Importers Laments On Increase on Demurrage Cost
Due to the Heavy traffic gridlock along the seaports road faced by commuters, Manufactures who rely on imported raw materials for their factory processes have had to contend with rising freight and demurrage costs According to them, the costs have tripled in the last one month. To address the deplorable condition
Best 10 Airports of the World
If you need to travel for business, try using these airports to make your flights a little easier. Tired of missing flights or being treated like another piece of luggage whenever you have to fly for travel? AirHelp.com recently released their 2017 rankings of the best airports in the world based on three
Customs Demands Manifest Before Vessel Arrival to Achieve 24 hours Port Clearance
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has insisted that advanced cargo manifest by shipping agencies must be submitted seven days before the arrival of vessels at the nation’s seaports to ensure full compliance with the executive order on 24 hours ports operations. Besides, the executive order on 24 hours port operations also directed
Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines Commitment to Purchase Two 777 Freighters
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ethiopian Airlines the fastest growing Airline in Africa has announced a commitment to purchase two 777 Freighters at the 2017 Paris Air Show, valued at $651.4 million at list prices. The order will be reflected on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website once it has been finalized. The airline
Four Valuable Benefits Of Supply Chain Transparency
High-tech products evolve at breakneck speed, which can be a good thing for consumers who want the latest and greatest. But it also means products can quickly become marginalized (requiring sellers to discount them) or even obsolete. That’s why tech companies need to keep pace with their supply chains —