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3 ways to fly smart in Nigeria

Friday, November 6, 2009

Nigeria’s aviation industry is amongst the largest in Africa. It helps to have a large population, a huge economy and some of Africa’s richest people. Despite that, the industry is not where it should be. Poor safety records, occasional fuel supply problems and the current financial crisis for most of the Nigerian airlines don’t help [...]

Nigerian Eagle Airline: Here comes the Eagle

Sunday, October 4, 2009

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Virgin Nigeria has been re-branded to Nigerian Eagle Airline. In a press statement released by the management of the airline, the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Eagle Airlines, Captain Dapo Olumide said that the birth of the new airline is not just about name change but a new dawn that has birthed an aspirational airline [...]

Are things falling apart at Virgin Nigeria?

Thursday, June 25, 2009

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Clearly, all is not well with Virgin Nigeria. Being a VN frequent flyer and a fan of Richard Brandson, I have always monitored the progress of Nigeria’s national flag carrier. There are various accounts as to the true state of affairs but it is obvious that the centre is not holding. “Virgin Nigeria Airways Limited is [...]

How to be “Proudly Nigerian”

Sunday, June 29, 2008

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So you are a Nigerian? Or perhaps you are not? Either way, you are a citizen of some country somewhere and there comes a time in your life when you feel like you really love your country and would want the very best for your country. I cannot fathom a better way to be patriotic, [...]