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Foreign Airlines Resume Low-Inventory Ticket Sales For Nigerians After Government Intervention
Foreign Airlines Resume Low-Inventory Ticket Sales For Nigerians After Government Intervention....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a significant development for air travelers in Nigeria, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed the resumption of low-inventory ticket sales by foreign airlines, offering cheaper flight options to Nigerians once again………CONTINUE READING
This announcement, made by Michael Achimugu, the director of public affairs and consumer protection at NCAA, brings relief to many who have been grappling with high airfare costs.
The reopening of ticket inventory follows a series of productive meetings between NCAA and various aviation stakeholders, including representatives from international airlines.
The move marks a notable shift from August 2022 when British Airways and other foreign carriers restricted access to their inventory in Nigeria’s global distribution system amid a dispute over trapped funds. This closure significantly impacted local travel agencies’ ability to offer tickets at affordable rates, burdening Nigerian travelers financially.
However, on January 30, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the successful resolution of the issue, clearing all verified foreign exchange claims by the airlines. This involved the release of an additional $64.44 million to the affected foreign aviation companies, facilitating the normalization of ticketing operations in the country.
Achimugu’s update highlighted the positive outcomes of NCAA’s engagement with the international airline community, expressing pride in the reopening of low-inventory ticket sales for Nigerians.
The resumption of these sales is expected to significantly lower the cost of air travel for Nigerians, offering a wider range of options for both business and leisure travelers.
This development underscores the collaborative efforts between Nigerian aviation authorities, the CBN, and international carriers to address the challenges facing the aviation sector.
Achimugu emphasized the swift intervention of Capt. Chris Najomo, acting director-general of NCAA, in easing the situation and expressed optimism for more positive outcomes in the future.
Najomo, on February 12, expressed concern over high airfare costs, especially on international routes, and announced plans to set up a committee to review the situation and bring down airfares.
Foreign aviation firms operating in Nigeria include Lufthansa German Airlines, KLM, Egypt Air, Ethiopian Airlines, British Airways, Royal Air Maroc, RwandAir, and Turkish Airlines.
Rufai Oseni, co-anchor of The Morning Show on Arise Television, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s directive instructing the EFCC to unfreeze the Osun State Government’s bank account, arguing that the primary goal of tarnishing the state’s reputation has already been accomplished. Speaking on Friday’s broadcast, Oseni maintained that the controversy has permanently linked the state to corruption in the public eye, rendering any reversal too late. He likened the situation to former FBI Director James Comey’s handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation ahead of the 2016 U.S. election, noting that online searches already cement the damaging narrative regardless of subsequent reversals.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni says President Tinubu’s order to unfreeze Osun State’s bank account comes too late, asserting that the EFCC has already succeeded in damaging the state’s image. Comparing the incident to James Comey’s 2016 interference in the U.S. presidential election, Oseni argued that the public narrative of corruption has already taken root online, making the reversal meaningless against the reputational damage already inflicted.
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During Friday’s broadcast of The Morning Show on Arise Television, anchor Rufai Oseni dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s instruction for the EFCC to unfreeze Osun State’s accounts, contending that the political damage was already done. Oseni argued that the initial move successfully “blackmailed” the state government by creating an indelible public perception of corruption. Drawing a parallel to James Comey’s controversial actions during the 2016 U.S. elections, he emphasized that digital footprints linking Osun State to frozen accounts mean the narrative has already won, rendering a late reversal ineffective.
Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, responded to recent remarks made by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo regarding his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The political tension arose after a video circulated online showing Governor Okpebholo addressing a gathering and criticizing Governor Adeleke’s public dancing at official events. During the gathering, Okpebholo urged supporters not to support Adeleke in the upcoming Osun governorship election, claiming that his focus on dancing indicates a detachment from governance.
In response to the criticism, Davido took to his Instagram account to share what appeared to be Okpebholo’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. While the post was published without a caption, social media users widely viewed it as a direct counter-response to the governor’s comments about leadership and performance.
Survivors of the devastating community raid in Woro, located within the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, have safely reached Ilorin following a protracted period of captivity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, the freed abductees arrived late Thursday evening and were initially received at the Nigerian Army’s 2 Division, Sobi Barracks, prior to being transferred to a secure location.
The incident stems from a coordinated assault on February 3, 2026, when armed insurgents raided the Woro and Nuku communities, resulting in significant casualties, widespread destruction of property, and the mass abduction of residents, predominantly women and children. State officials confirmed that the rescued individuals received necessary medical evaluations and care following their release.
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