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December 11, 2021 No Responses

Ghana Bans Unvaccinated Travellers

Ghana is introducing some of the world’s strictest Covid travel rules, by banning any adult who has not been vaccinated from flying in with effect from Monday. There is no option to self-isolate. Ghanaian citizens and residents abroad are exempt...

December 10, 2021 No Responses

Air Peace Takes Delivery Of Fifth Brand New Embraer 195-E2 Aircraft

West and Central Africa’s leading airline, Air Peace, has taken delivery of the fifth brand new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft- with reg number 5N-BYJ- which arrived at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, today, December 9, 2021. In a statement sent to...

November 30, 2021 No Responses

Sterling Bank Reiterates Support For Tourism

Head, Tourism Department, Sterling Bank, Mrs Abiola Adelana, says the bank has mapped out an initiative that would help bridge the gap in the tourism space and create more value for tour operators. Adelana made this known during the 17th ...

November 29, 2021 No Responses

Air Peace Resumes Dubai Flights

Air Peace has announced the resumption of its flight to Dubai with effect from December 1, 2021. The airline’s Spokesperson, Mr Stanley Olisa who disclosed the development in a statement on Sunday explained that this was sequel to Federal Government’...

November 11, 2021 No Responses

Nigeria Issues 2.7m Passports In Two Years

The Federal Government says the stress associated with the application and collection of passports will soon be a thing of the past as 2.7 million passports have been issued in two years. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, stated this...

October 18, 2021 No Responses

DR Congo Mulls New National Airline

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is preparing to set up “in the coming days” a new national aviation company called “Air Congo”, according to DRC’s Ministry of Transport. The new airline “will have to be born in the...

August 21, 2021 No Responses

Air Peace Debuts In Douala, Pledges Excellent Service

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com — As part of its expansion drive, Air Peace has commenced flight operations into Douala, the Cameroonian capital. Speaking at the Douala International Airport during the in...

July 4, 2021 No Responses

Egypt’s January-June Tourism Revenues Hits $3.5-4b

Egypt’s tourism revenues were between 3.5 billion dollars to 4 billion dollars during the first half of 2021 and the country received about 3.5 million tourists from January to June, Ghada Shalaby, the Egypt’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, told Reuters....

July 1, 2021 No Responses

AIR PEACE RESUMES WARRI, FREETOWN JULY 9

Nigeria’s premier airline, Air Peace, has announced the resumption of Warri and Freetown flight operations from July 9 and 21, 2021, respectively. The Spokesperson of the airline, Stanley Olisa, who disclosed this to reporters, stated that Warri ...

June 11, 2021 No Responses

Air Peace Begins Port Harcourt- Benin, Kano- Asaba Flights

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com — Air Peace has announced the commencement of flight operations on Port Harcourt-Kano-Port Harcourt and the resumption of Kano-Asaba-Kano routes. In a statement on Thursday, the airline’s Media Executive,Mr...

March 15, 2021 No Responses

British Airways Plans App-Based Covid-19 Travel Pass

British Airways is planning to make it easier for passengers to prove they are safe to travel once they have been vaccinated against Covid. Under the plans, people who have had both jabs will be able to register their status...

February 2, 2021 No Responses

Nigeria May Suspend UAE, Netherlands Flights

The Nigerian Government has threatened to suspend flight operations from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and The Netherlands due to the new COVID-19 protocols introduced by both countries for incoming travellers. The Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviat...

January 4, 2021 No Responses

Pope: Consider Others During Pandemic, Don’t Just Focus On Travel

People need to think beyond their next travel plans and consider how much others may be suffering due to the pandemic, Pope Francis said after Sunday’s midday prayer. It would be better if people thought about how to help the...

January 3, 2021 No Responses

Nigeria Bans 100 Air Travellers For Six Months

Citing non-compliance with mandatory protocol on tests upon arrival as outlined by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, the Nigerian Government has placed travelling restrictions on 100 passengers Chairman of the PTF on COVID-19, Boss Musta...