EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a surprising turn of events, Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney is reportedly poised to leave the Gunners during the upcoming summer transfer window. According to sources cited by The Times, the Scottish defender’s decision came after a discussion with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, where it became evident that Tierney’s … Read more
Emirates has suspended flight operations in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that Emirates Airline has suspended flights operations to Nigeria indefinitely. EDITOR’S PICKS Ethiopia, Tigray Forces Agree To End Two-year Conflict After Obasanjo’s Intervention Israel’s PM Lapid Concedes Election As Netanyahu Pulls Comeback Tragedy As Son Stabs Nigerian Mom To Death In London (PHOTOS) In … Read more
Emirates Suspends Flights to 10 African Destinations EKO HOT BLOG reports that Emirates airline has announced the suspension of flights to Emirates, including Ghana, Kenya and Ethiopia. In a statement, the airline said the suspension will stand until further notice. It did not state whether the reason was COVID-19 related. The airline said it will … Read more
Emirates has resumed flight services to Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that United Arab Emirates carrier- Emirates said on Thursday that it will resume its passenger operations between Dubai and Nigeria from December 5, 2021. The airline said it will operate to and from its Nigerian gateways with daily flights, providing travellers from Nigeria convenient … Read more
Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of Nigerian flights. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of flights from Lagos and Abuja Airports to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) till September 5, 2021. The Dubai-based carrier had earlier announced that it would suspend flights from Nigeria to Dubai till August 28. Emirates … Read more
The number of passengers on inbound flights to the UAE must not exceed 200 for two weeks. Passengers must tender PCR test conducted not earlier than two days before boarding. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has resolved to waive additional COVID-19 test for Nigeria. In letter dated March 24 letter from the protocol department of … Read more
The federal government has reversed the suspension it earlier placed on Emirates airline flights from Nigeria for violating COVID-19 testing protocols. The development is contained in a letter signed by Musa Nuhu, director-general of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Ekohotblog had reported that FG placed a ban on outbound Emirates airline for violating the … Read more
Previously, Emirates served a global network spanning over 158 destinations in 84 countries but currently flies to 99 destinations. Dubai-based Emirates airline on Thursday posted its first loss in more than thirty years, saying it had been badly hit by the coronavirus lockdown that brought air transport to “a literal standstill”. The Middle East’s largest … Read more
The federal government on Friday announced withdrawal of the approval granted to Emirates to conduct international flight operations in the country. Minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika, made the announcement via a post on his Twitter handle. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had, in a memo earlier in September, included Emirates in the list of … Read more