Germany unveils flexible visa options with the EU Blue Card and new Opportunity Card. New Zealand offers a residency-friendly system with points-based skilled migration. Finland simplifies visa access for workers, students, and families within the Schengen zone. With visa rejections on the rise from countries like the US, UK, and Canada, Nigerians are looking to … Read more
………Embracing the Spirit of Christmas Christmas is a magical time, celebrated across the world as a season of joy, giving, and togetherness. In Nigeria, it’s a period filled with vibrant cultural festivities, colorful decorations, and a unique blend of traditions that reflect the nation’s diversity. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following … Read more
In anticipation of Emirates Airlines resuming flight operations to Nigeria next Tuesday, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has successfully negotiated an agreement granting reciprocal rights that will enable Nigerian airlines to initiate direct flights to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A statement from Mr. Tunde Moshood, Special Assistant on Media … Read more
A British Airways flight was delayed at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos due to a technical fault, leaving many passengers in a state of confusion. The flight, which was scheduled to depart for London at 10:50 pm on Wednesday, June 19, was eventually canceled after 1:00 am. EDITOR’S PICK 12 Internet Fraudsters Suffer Jail … Read more
Air Peace has expanded its international flight operations by adding a new route from Abuja to London. The move follows the successful inauguration of direct flights from Lagos to Gatwick Airport in London on March 30, 2024. The expansion has increased competition among international carriers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Air Peace, a leading Nigerian airline, … Read more
Foreign Airlines Lower Prices In Competion With Air Peace. Some international airlines now offer tickets as low as ₦841,732. Despite exchange rate fluctuations, one-way tickets range between ₦1.03 million and ₦1.3 million. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in response to Air Peace’s recent entry into the market with direct flights from Lagos to London, foreign airlines … Read more
President Tinubu ordered an end to the fuel subsidy regime on his first day in office. The gains from the subsidies have led to an increase in federal government allocation to states. Onibon disagrees with this model and has suggested a different one. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the … Read more
The high fares at Lagos parks are threatening the travel plans of residents. Eko Hot Blog reports that high fares at Lagos motor parks on Friday saw some residents abandoning their plans to travel out of the state for the festive season. EDITOR’S PICKS Bolanle Raheem: Killer Cop ASP Vandi Remanded As Lagos Files Murder … Read more
Do you find yourself staring out your window on a daily basis, wondering of overseas travels and experiencing new countries? Escape from the 9-5 grind is a desire that many of us share, and an increasing number of people are making it a reality. But the good news is, travel doesn’t have to be expensive. … Read more
The UK has explained why Nigeria was removed from travel red list. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has explained that the United Kingdom removed Nigeria from its travel red list based on “scientific and public health data”. She stated this in a statement on Tuesday, saying Nigeria … Read more
Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that the government wants to end a travel warning for tourist trips. According to him, the travel ban would be lifted for 31 European countries from June 15. If the coronavirus situation allows, 26 other European Union nations and Britain as well as four non-EU countries in the Schengen … Read more