Abuja, Nigeria The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced December 10 it will eliminate all air transport taxes and slash passenger and security charges by 25% across its 12 member states from January 1, 2026, with the goal to tackle the region’s notoriously high airfares that stifle trade and travel. The decision, earlier…
Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil during a 2-day working visit to the South American country with a delegation of senior cabinet members. The signing of the agreement (BASA) between both countries is a decisive moment in transatlantic relations. The agreement follows earlier preparations with the…
Ghanaians are still grieving after a deadly helicopter crash on August 6 in the Ashanti region claimed the lives of two prominent government ministers and six others near the town of Adansi Akrofuom. Julius Debrah, President John Mahama’s Chief of Staff, acknowledged the tragedy as a “national disaster” and said flags would be flown at…
Abuja, Nigeria, May 21, 2025 After years of talks, Nigeria and Brazil have formed a joint technical working group to finalise a draft for a Bilateral Air Service Agreement to allow direct flights between both countries. The new air agreement, when functional, will cut long layovers for travellers and businesses between both countries. The development,…
