NNDC boss blames delay in project execution on banks
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Chibuzo Ugwoha, has blamed the delay in the execution of projects by the commission on stringent conditions which its contractors encounter in trying to access funds in banks.
Virgin Atlantic instals fear-mitigating device for passengers
People scared of flying can now press a button on their iPhone to help them deal with their panic, as Virgin Atlantic Airways has launched an application (app) for its Flying Without Fear course which boasts a success rate of over 98 percent.
Hajj 2009: FG sets up monitoring committee to ensure pilgrims’ welfare
The federal government has set up a special monitoring on the 2009 Hajj Muslim airlift to Saudi Arabia to stave off any hitch in the process.
Emirates’ half year profit hits $205 million
Emirates airline has produced a net profit of $205 million for the first six months of its current financial year ending September 30, 2009.
MAKIA’s ultra-modern domestic terminal building ready for commissioning
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has concluded work on the ultra-modern domestic terminal building of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano.
Afriqiyah Airways takes delivery of Airbus A319 aircraft
Libyan airline, Afriqiyah Airways, has taken delivery of its third medium range aircraft, the Airbus A319. The General Manager of the airline in Nigeria, Mr Abdulnaser Abukhsheim, said
