AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAirport Works: Owerri’s Sam Mbakwe International Airport is set to close from October 20 for about 25 days as crews rehabilitate and extend its runway. The Federal Government says the work is intended to improve safety and prepare for Christmas travel. More Flights: Turkish Airlines will raise Lagos–Istanbul services from seven to 10 weekly from December 11, adding connections through Istanbul to its global network. Domestic Connections: Etihad and Ibom Air have agreed to offer single-ticket journeys from Lagos and Accra to Abuja, Uyo, Port Harcourt, Calabar and Enugu when Etihad begins service in March 2027. XEJet has also launched direct Abuja–Gusau flights. Travel Disruptions: Passengers are reporting worsening flight delays and cancellations, adding to pressure on Nigeria’s aviation sector. Tourism: A new 100-day festival and getaway initiative aims to bring visitors together across Nigeria, while tourism advocates are urging political leaders to make the sector central to their plans.
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