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Trump administration weighs adding 36 countries to travel ban, memo says - REUTERS
WASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the United States, according to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters. Earlier this month, the Republican president signed a proclamation that banned the entry of citizens from 12 countries, saying the move was needed to protect the United States against "foreign terrorists" and other national security threats.
The directive was part of an immigration crackdown Trump launched this year at the start of his second term, which has included the deportation to El Salvador of hundreds of Venezuelans suspected of being gang members, as well as efforts to deny enrollments of some foreign students from U.S. universities and deport others.
In an internal diplomatic cable signed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the State Department outlined a dozen concerns about the countries in question and sought corrective action. "The Department has identified 36 countries of concern that might be recommended for full or partial suspension of entry if they do not meet established benchmarks and requirements within 60 days," the cable sent out over the weekend said.
Blackout in Spain and Portugal caused by 'voltage surge' - DW
BY Wesley Rahn (with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters)
Spanish investigators on Tuesday released a report showing that a power surge caused an hours-long blackout on the Iberian peninsula in late April.
Spanish Ecological Transition Minister Sara Aagesen, who is responsible for Spain's energy policy, said that the blackout was due to a combination of technical faults and planning issues.
The power outage on April 28 lasted for more than 10 hours, plunging cities across Spain and Portugal into darkness, cutting off internet and phone connectivity, while halting public transport and disrupting businesses.
What did the report reveal?
The problem started with a "voltage surge" that began in southern Spain, which then caused small grid failures that led to a "chain reaction" of protective shutdowns.
A voltage surge can happen when there is too much voltage in a network that overloads equipment. Protective systems shut down parts of the grid in response.
Aagesen said the power system on April 28 was experiencing "insufficient voltage control capacity," which was partly due to a programming error.
"We reached a point of no return with an uncontrollable chain reaction," she said, adding that the widespread blackout could have been averted if steps had been taken ahead of time to absorb the excess voltage.
Aagesen said operators of large gas and nuclear power plants had acted "inappropriately" in not cushioning the power surges on the grid.
She added that grid operator Red Electrica did not plan electricity production with the "necessary caution" by making sure enough thermal power stations were activated when the voltage surge caused a chain reaction.
She added there were no indications of a cyberattack having caused the blackout.
What comes next?
April's blackout on the Iberian Peninsula is believed to be one of the worst in Europe's history.
Spain's government on Tuesday said new measures are being planned to strengthen the grid and improve voltage control. The government added it also wants to further integrate the Iberian peninsula with the European grid.
The blackout had stirred debate over whether Spain's dependence on renewable power like wind and solar was behind the grid failing, which the government has denied.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said Spain will not deviate from its energy transition plans.
Edited by: Alex Berry
FAAN bans cash payment, mulls tariff hike in Nigerian airports - DAILY POST
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced a ban on cash transactions and plans to hike tariffs nationwide. The Director of Commercial and Business Development, FAAN, Adebola Agunbiade, disclosed this on Monday while speaking during an event in Lagos.
FAAN noted that 92 percent of its current revenue comes from aeronautical sources while only 8 percent is derived from non-aeronautical activities, a stark contrast to global standards, where non-aeronautical revenue accounts for over 40 percent in many developed countries.
According to the government agency, the move marks a critical step in modernising its operations and rebalancing its revenue structure.
“We have to find the means to review our tariff in such a way that it’s not too much on you but it’s also helping us to pay our bills.”
She stressed that FAAN would notify service providers early enough before implementing the tariff increase.
“We have done it already; we will be putting out notices on it, but please rest assured that we will not be getting a review on a tariff that probably has been done too recently.
“But we are reviewing our tariff, and we will also ensure that we notify you early enough so that you, as businesses, can plan towards it,” she said.
On her part, FAAN’s Managing Director and CEO, Olubunmi Kuku, lamented the numbers of calls and enquiries from service providers on payment renewals and applications.
“Automation makes it easier for you to track your payment. We’re going cashless and contactless in payments,” she stated.
FAAN to raise airport charges, automate payment system - PUNCH
By Gilbert Ekugbe
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced plans to increase tariffs for all service providers operating at its airports as part of efforts to improve revenue generation.
Additionally, the authority will phase out all cash transactions at payment points, moving toward a fully automated and contactless payment system.
FAAN disclosed that 92 per cent of its current revenue comes from aeronautical sources, while only eight per cent is derived from non-aeronautical activities—a stark contrast to global standards where non-aeronautical revenue accounts for over 40 per cent in many developed countries.
This shift, the agency said, marks a critical step in modernising its operations and rebalancing its revenue structure.
Speaking during the Directorate of Commercial and Development Stakeholders Engagement Forum on Monday in Lagos, the Director, Commercial and Business Development, FAAN, Adebola Agunbiade, said, “We have to find the means to review our tariff in such a way that it’s not too much on you but it’s also helping us to pay our bills.”
She assured all that FAAN would notify service providers early enough before implementing the tariff increase.
“We have done it already, we will be putting out notices on it, but please rest assured that we will not be getting a review on a tariff that probably has been done too recently. But we are reviewing our tariff, and we will also ensure that we notify you early enough so that you, as businesses, can plan towards it,” she said.
Agunbiade emphasised the importance of lease agreement restructuring, stating, “We’ve had a lot of issues around this, and I think it’s mostly because most times when we give out these agreements, people don’t read them to see what the terms are.”
She said FAAN has worked on the agreements with its legal team and has done a thorough review of the agreements.
“We’ve come up with different terms. So, if anyone is coming for a renewal or an application, you will see that some of the terms in the agreements have changed. And this will also, we try our best to ensure that you will find it doable in terms of. And they work,” Agunbiade said.
The FAAN official also mentioned that FAAN would transition to an automated and contactless payment system, stating, “All payments will soon be made online using our cards. It is an airport card. You tap and go. It is a very seamless and straightforward process that will ease the business and payment structure for all our payment systems.
“We have above-the-line and below-the-line revenue-generating platforms. Last year, we realised N2 billion from below-the-line platforms alone. It is a big opportunity for investors, and people can leverage on this,” Agunbiade disclosed.
She also said that FAAN is investing in reward systems for its staff. FAAN’s Managing Director and CEO, Olubunmi Kuku, expressed concerns over the number of calls and inquiries from service providers on payment renewals and applications.
She highlighted the importance of automation, stating, “Automation makes it easier for you to track your payment. We’re going cashless and contactless payment. So it is easier and faster. People can use these cards for payment points across our terminals.
“We have started the pilots in Lagos, we’re going to be rolling this out across other airports, and of course across all of our different lines. There are a lot of investments that have gone into our infrastructure upgrades and automation, specifically.
“We will be using ECR devices for all of the payments at the terminals. We’re also upgrading some of our parking and automating the tollgate facilities as well. All in a bid to make sure that there’s visibility, there’s transparency, and of course accountability for the funds that we earn for our passengers to understand that it’s going right back into the businesses.”
Kuku also warned that FAAN would revoke the licences of car hire service providers and Bureau de Change operators who hide under their duties at the airport to engage in touting activities.
She spoke on efforts to decongest the Lagos airport access roads by removing the tankers parked on the roads.
“This is not the scene I want to see. We have received orders to take out those tankers. We will be taking drastic measures. We cannot just have businesses on the side of the road in a manner that is not organised. We will be taking very drastic actions.
“A lot of the tankers there do not operate in our environment. They will have to go. They are a security risk, and the scene is obnoxious for an airport environment,” Kuku said.
Entire flight crew suspended after search for passenger’s stolen phone - THE INDEPENDENT
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An Indonesian airline suspended the entire cabin crew from a flight after a passenger’s lost phone was allegedly traced back to the hotel airline staff were staying in.
The incident occurred during a Garuda Indonesia flight GA716 from Jakarta to Melbourne on 6 June, when passenger Michael Tjendara claimed his phone had been stolen.
Mr Tjendara said he had placed his device in the backseat pocket before moving seats after takeoff, only to return to his old seat to find his phone gone.
The passenger explained the theft in Instagram posts that now appear to have been removed, with a series of screenshots of Find My iPhone, an Apple feature that allows people to track where their devices are.
Mr Tjendara claimed the device had been tracked close to the Mercure Hotel, where Garuda crew members were believed to be staying after the flight landed, the MailOnline reported.
The screenshots then showed the phone on the move to the Evan Walker Bridge, then near the Yarra River in Melbourne.
Mr Tjendara later wrote on LinkedIn that “sometime during that flight, my iPhone vanished. It wasn’t lost. It was stolen”.
“Later that day, Apple's ‘Find My’ feature showed the device pinging at a Southbank hotel, the same one where the airline crew had just checked in,” he wrote.
“A short time later, the signal disappeared under a bridge along the Yarra River. Most likely, it was thrown into the water.”
The passenger said he has cooperated with authorities in both Australia and Indonesia.
“This was never about a phone,” he added. “It was about feeling safe when you fly. It was about knowing your family’s protected.”
Garuda Indonesia’s commercial director, Ade R. Susardi, released a statement on 9 June in response to social media posts about the lost phone, saying the airline is investigating the incident.
The airline said this includes identifying the chronology of the incident with the cabin crew on duty.
While the airline only described the phone as “lost” rather than stolen at, all cabin crew who were on duty on the flight have been temporarily discharged from working while the investigation continues.
Mr Susardi said that when the phone was reported as lost, all crew members had carried out standard operational and flight safety procedures, including reporting it to Jakarta airport authorities, who conducted a search.
Garuda Indonesia representatives in Melbourne also assisted the passenger in reporting his lost phone to the local police.
Mr Susardi said in an update on 12 June that the Indonesian National Police is now supporting the investigation, as well as keeping in contact with the passenger throughout the process.
The airline said it “deeply regrets the incident and apologises for the inconvenience experienced by the passenger”.
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How we’re reforming Nigeria’s visa, residency processes – NIS - PREMIUM TIMES
NIS hopes that these reforms will enhance transparency, simplify access to immigration services and foster confidence amongst migrants, investors, development partners and the general public.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Monday hosted a stakeholders’ sensitisation workshop on the implementation of major innovations recently introduced by the service.
The workshop took place in Abuja to build stakeholders’ capacity and ensure a seamless transition to the updated processes implemented by the Nigeria Immigration Service.
The programme also marked the public presentation of a booklet, the Guide of Nigerian Immigration Processes 2025. The booklet captures the comprehensive reforms undertaken by the NIS.
The agency hopes that these reforms will enhance transparency, simplify access to immigration services and foster confidence amongst migrants, investors, development partners and the general public.
“The booklet provides detailed and user-friendly guidance on visa categories, application procedures, residency regulations, clearance protocols and the documentation required for various immigration services and facilities,” said the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap.
But today’s event represents more than the unveiling of a document, Ms Nandap added.
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“It is a reflection of our collective efforts to reposition the Nigerian Immigration Service as a forward-looking institution committed to operational excellence, national security and facilitation of legitimate migration in line with international best practices.”
Some of the innovations are the introduction of a new visa regime under which the service is implementing e-Visa, the e-CERPAC Platform, Digitised Entry and Temporary Work Permits, and the Landing and Exit Card systems.
“All these innovations are complemented with the installation of the e-gates and, of course, our command and control here at the Service Headquarters,” Ms Nandap said.
The federal government recently launched its “Nigeria Visa Policy 2025”, which is crafted to boost Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), promote tourism, drive industrialisation, create employment opportunities and attract innovators globally.
In his speech, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, called for strict enforcement of the 2025 Nigeria Visa Policy, stating that Nigeria is not a lawless country.
While the e-Visa system improves access, he emphasised that applicants must meet clear criteria and that as of 30 June 2025, over 14,000 e-visas have been approved. He noted that all technical glitches on the e-visa system will be rectified in a few days.
Mr Tunji-Ojo noted that the e-visa aligns with global best practices and is designed to improve the traveller experience while strengthening border control.
The barcode-enabled system aims to strengthen border control and data intelligence, the minister said.
He emphasised the importance of sustained inter-agency collaboration to ensure the seamless and effective implementation of the e-visa, landing, and exit card systems. He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to a secure, efficient, and technology-driven immigration process.
Dozens of trafficked Ghanaians rescued in Nigeria - Ghana police - BUSINESS INSIDER
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Ghanaian authorities claim that over 70 of its citizens trafficked to Nigeria under the guise of an employment scheme have been rescued.
- Over 70 Ghanaian citizens trafficked to Nigeria under a fraudulent employment scheme have been rescued.
- Victims were promised football careers, job placements, or visa assistance, later facing exploitation and mistreatment.
- Rescue operations were conducted by Ghanaian authorities with help from Interpol and Nigerian law enforcement.
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The fraudulent job scheme promised overseas jobs in football with top foreign teams, job placements abroad, or visa assistance.
When the Ghanaian victims arrived, their phones and travel documents were confiscated, and they were kept in cramped and unconducive quarters, according to a statement from the police.
To obtain approximately $1,000 (£727) under the pretense of paying training or facilitation costs, the victims were forced to contact their relatives.
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As reported by the BBC, the police statement also revealed that the scammers conned the victims' friends and family by using their phone contact lists.
Lydia Yaako Donkor, head of Ghana's Criminal Investigation Department (CID), revealed that the rescue mission was conducted with the aid of Interpol and Nigerian law enforcement agencies.
The victims were rescued from numerous states in Nigeria, between May 19 and June 27 of this year, and they have not yet been sent back to Ghana to be with their relatives.
So far, around 7 Ghanaians have been arrested in connection with the scam.
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"The psychological and economic harm caused to these victims and their families is devastating," Ghana’s CID head stated, adding that in many cases, the victims are "so malnourished and psychologically affected" that they are unable to resume their normal lives.
The international lifestyle and wellness marketing firm QNET, which was allegedly associated with the recruitment scam, has been prohibited from doing business in Ghana since 2022 due to allegations that it operated a Ponzi scheme.
On several occasions, the company has refuted any role in the conspiracy.
The police disclosed that they are working to find the culprits involved in the scam, as Lydia Donkor warns families to confirm offers of high-paying jobs and overseas schooling before accepting them.
FG clears 14,000 e-visas, targets overstayers in renewed crackdown - PUNCH
The Federal Government has set August 1, 2025, as the deadline to begin issuing stiff penalties to foreigners who have overstayed their visas.
However, it opened an online immigration amnesty portal in July to allow affected individuals to regularise their stay before the penalties take effect.
“Once the amnesty period is over, we will implement the law 100 per cent and, of course, there will be a penalty for overstaying in Nigeria,” Interior Minister, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said on Monday.
He disclosed this at a stakeholders’ sensitisation on major Nigeria Immigration Service innovations in international passenger travel, at the Service headquarters in Abuja.
He also said the recently launched electronic visa regime has processed over 14,000 applications within its first six weeks.
He told members of the diplomatic corps, “Please tell your people to take advantage of the amnesty,” adding that once the grace period lapsed, the law would be enforced 100 per cent.
“I plead with you, we are opening the immigration amnesty portal in July, I think within the next one or two days. Please, for the benefit of our diplomatic corps, encourage your people to take advantage of it.
“Once the amnesty period is over, we will implement the law 100 per cent, and of course, there will be a penalty for overstaying in Nigeria.
“Our laws are not meant to be abused.
Our laws are meant to be respected. And wherever you are from, once you are in Nigeria, you must respect the laws of Nigeria,” he affirmed.
The amnesty is part of a broader reform package first unveiled in April and due to take effect in two phases. From May 1, the Interior Ministry introduced a $15 daily surcharge for each day a visitor remains in the country beyond the date stamped in their passport.
However, it simultaneously offered a three-month moratorium—stretching to July 31—to allow people to regularise their papers without paying the fine.
Beginning August 1, anyone still out of status faces not only the accrued surcharge but a five-year re-entry ban for overstays of six months and a 10-year ban for those who remain a year or more, according to the implementation guidelines published by the Nigeria Immigration Service.
The new portal enables holders of expired visa-on-arrival permits, lapsed single-entry visas, or overdue expatriate residence cards to apply online for a stay permit, upload supporting documents, and receive clearance without needing to visit an immigration office.
Tunji-Ojo also announced that the Federal Government saved nearly N1bn annually after scrapping a contract for the physical archiving of passport and visa documents in late 2023.
He said, “We cancelled the physical presentation [and] manual archiving that was costing us almost a billion a year.
“It gives us the opportunity to verify those documents ahead of time, so the integrity of our foundational data is better enhanced…saving us almost a billion naira every year,” he said.
The e-passport automation drive formally began on January 8, 2024, when the interior ministry ordered the NIS to phase out paper files and middlemen, and route all new or renewal requests through a revamped web portal.
Applicants at home and abroad now complete an online form, pay electronically and upload birth certificates, proof of address and passport photos.
The portal’s back-end conducts preliminary security checks, allowing immigration officers to flag anomalies long before an applicant appears at the capture centre, the service said.
A public advisory circulated to Nigerian missions abroad urged would-be travellers to “check requirements, test photos and book appointments” entirely online, eliminating the queues and ad hoc fees that once plagued the process.
In late 2024, the ministry cleared a backlog of 204,000 passports and set an April 2025 deadline for “contactless” renewals that require only a selfie-style facial scan instead of fingerprint pads.
By May 2025, officials stated that 99 per cent of passport issuance was end-to-end digital, with the remaining tasks—biometric capture and booklet pick-up—compressed into 20-minute slots.
Tunji-Ojo said the passport automation drive has “cured the madness of scarcity” and, with it, the petty graft once fuelled by desperate applicants.
“Years ago, people waited months and paid touts N200,000, sometimes N500,000, for a N100,000 booklet,” he recalled, adding, “If you want to kill corruption, kill scarcity.”
He revealed that the electronic Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card and the electronic Temporary Work Permit would go live within the next week.
“I can tell you that within the first six weeks of the e-visa, we were able to process over 14,000 visa applications. Within six weeks.
“So, by any standard in the world, that is a pass mark. It is a huge one and, of course, those little hitches, I tell you, within the next one to two weeks, will be history. We will correct them,” Tunji-Ojo said.
The former lawmaker gave a glimpse of the backstage work: “We are already working. Even yesterday in my house, the CGIS was there. Technological partners were at my house. The DCG visa was in my house. All of us were in my house.
“We worked for hours yesterday, Sunday, even in my conference room at home. We were working because we understand that when you are in the process of innovation, there is no room, there is no opportunity for you to close your eyes. You must make sure it works. We are ready for the challenge.”
The minister explained that the e-visa system would spur economic growth.
“To me, when somebody needs a visa to Nigeria, and all he is looking for is who knows the minister, who knows the CG Immigration, who knows the permanent secretary, that is not how to grow a country. That is the truth.
“You must make it easy while not compromising national security. There must be a strategy. So, the e-visa, I want to assure you, by the grace of God, is here to stay,” he stated.
Regarding the upcoming e-CERPAC and TWP, the minister declared an end to the previous misuse of the TWP system.
“That era when people will come on TWP almost for free, keep renewing over and over, just to evade the law, is gone. So, for us, TWP is automated just like CERPAC is already automated,” he stated.
The Comptroller General of Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, said the new visa regime introduced several innovative services, including the e-Visa Application Channel, e-CERPAC, Landing and Exit Cards, and Temporary Work Permits.
“The already installed e-Gates at our major airports and commissioned command and control centre are positioned to house and harness these technologies.
“These digital solutions leverage technology to streamline processes, enhance security, and improve the overall experience for travellers and stakeholders,” she said.
According to Nandap, “The e-Visa system allows for seamless online applications, eliminating the need for physical visits to immigration offices.”
She further added, “The e-CERPAC integrates residence permits into a digital document, simplifying processes for foreign nationals residing in Nigeria.
“Our Temporary Work Permit has also been digitised, reducing processing times and increasing efficiency.”
Italy to issue half million non-EU work visas over next three years - FRANCE24
Italy will issue nearly 500,000 new work visas for non-EU nationals from 2026 to 2028, a cabinet statement said on Monday, as part of a strategy to expand legal immigration channels in response to labour shortages.
Enugu Air to connect Nigeria to the world – Mbah
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has declared that Enugu Air, the newly launched state-owned airline, will serve as a strategic hub to connect countries beyond its base in the state capital.
The Governor made this ambitious announcement during the inauguration of the airline’s maiden flight at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on Monday.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mbah emphasised that Enugu Air is not just a domestic airline but part of a broader vision to position Enugu as a central aviation gateway to the South-East and a bridge between Nigeria and the rest of the world.
“Our goal is to make Enugu a connecting hub for travellers across Africa and internationally. Enugu Air will not only facilitate domestic travel but also serve as a critical link that connects countries to our base here in Enugu, boosting tourism, trade, and economic growth,” Mbah said.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who officially flagged off the maiden flight, praised the initiative as a trailblazing move that reflects the power of sub-national vision.
Accompanied by top officials from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, and the Nigeria Airspace Management Authority, the Minister commended the Enugu State Government for investing in critical infrastructure that promotes economic integration and positions Nigeria as an emerging aviation hub.
He said, “This launch is more than symbolic. It shows how a state government can lead with vision and build the kind of infrastructure that connects Nigeria internally and externally.”
The airline, which will be operated by Xejet, begins with domestic routes, but the Governor plans to rapidly expand to regional and international destinations.
The PUNCH gathered that the airline’s operations are backed by a public-private partnership aimed at delivering safety, quality service, and long-term viability.
Although details of the partnership were still shrouded in secrecy at the time of filing this report, the Federal Ministry of Aviation reaffirmed its support for the venture, promising a regulatory environment that meets global standards and encourages innovation in the sector.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has approved the commencement of domestic flight of the airline through a temporary partnership with XEJET, pending the conclusion of its Air Operator Certificate process.
The regulatory nod aligns with the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development’s 5-Point Agenda, which prioritises the growth of indigenous airlines, as well as the Director-General of Civil Aviation’s commitment to enhancing ease of doing business and deepening sectoral reforms.
In a statement issued by Achimugu, he said, “Enugu Air has designated XEJET as its operational partner pending the conclusion of its Air Operator Certificate process.
“XEJET has completed a full variation process to integrate the EMB 170 aircraft into its Operations Specifications, following NCAA’s rigorous five-phase certification procedure.
“As such, XEJET is duly authorised to operate scheduled commercial flights on behalf of Enugu Air under current NCAA guidelines.”
During this interim phase, passengers can book Enugu Air flights through the XEJET platform, which can be accessed via a redirect on Enugu Air’s official website.
Reaffirming its commitment to the aviation sector, the NCAA noted, “The NCAA remains committed to enabling a supportive regulatory environment for indigenous carriers, ensuring fair competition, and upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and consumer protection in Nigeria’s air transport industry.”
Enugu Air was launched by Governor Peter Mbah in July 2025 as part of a broader state-driven transport strategy aimed at positioning Enugu as a regional aviation hub. Starting with three Embraer aircraft on the Enugu–Abuja–Lagos “golden triangle,” the carrier intends to spur job creation, boost tourism, and improve connectivity for the diaspora and business community.
Governor Mbah said it would offer “simpler, more dignified access to home” and become “a giant leap for Enugu State; a gold standard for government and private partnership.”
Recognising that obtaining an AOC can take up to two years, Governor Mbah partnered with XEJET to accelerate launching operations.
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo urged the state government and residents to run Enugu Air professionally, warning against political interference, bureaucracy, and the culture of free tickets.
He also promised to support the growth of the airline by facilitating the acquisition of additional aircraft.
Director-General of the NCAA, Chris Najomo, described the collaboration between XE Jet and Enugu Air as a seamless way for the state to enter the aviation sector.
He noted that the airline’s launch aligns with the NCAA’s dedication to promoting ease of doing business while upholding strict regulatory standards.
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