Nigeria flight news

Here are some recent flight news and updates from Nigeria:

Flight Delays and Cancellations

• Arik Air, one of Nigeria's largest airlines, has announced that it will be cancelling some of its flights due to a shortage of aircraft. The airline has attributed the shortage to a combination of factors, including maintenance issues and a lack of spare parts. (Source: Punch)
• Emirates has announced that it will be suspending its flights to Nigeria due to a dispute over visa fees. The airline has been operating flights to Nigeria since 2004, but has been unable to reach an agreement with the Nigerian government over the fees. (Source: The Nation)

New Routes and Services

• Air Peace, another Nigerian airline, has announced that it will be launching new flights to Accra, Ghana. The airline will operate three flights per week between Lagos and Accra, with fares starting from N50,000 (approximately $130 USD). (Source: This Day)
• Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it will be increasing its flights to Nigeria. The airline will operate daily flights between Addis Ababa and Lagos, and three times a week between Addis Ababa and Abuja. (Source: Vanguard)

Airport News

• The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that it will be upgrading the security systems at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The upgrade is expected to include the installation of new CCTV cameras and biometric screening systems. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Nigerian government has announced plans to build a new international airport in Abuja. The airport, which is expected to be completed in 2025, will have a capacity to handle 15 million passengers per year. (Source: Premium Times)

Travel Restrictions

• The Nigerian government has announced that it will be imposing travel restrictions on citizens who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19. The restrictions will include a ban on international travel for unvaccinated citizens, as well as a requirement for all travelers to present proof of vaccination before boarding a flight. (Source: BBC)

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