FG queries Foreign Airlines on Naira

 FG To Sanction Foreign Airlines Over Refusal To accept Naira as means of Exchange 

ZAINAB JUNAID 

Strong indications have emerged that foreign airlines who refused to operate in naira for ticket sales are likely to receive sanctions from Federal Government of Nigeria over their refusal to accept Naira as a means of exchange.

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, made this known at a briefing today after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Investigations according to him, revealed that some of the airlines refuse to sell in naira but rather sells ticket in dollars which is in violation of Nigerian laws.

Sirika maintained that the regulatory body of the industry  Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has been ordered to deal with any foreign airlines caught violating the laws.

He later advised the airlines to desist from using the social media in tackling their demands but rather resort to diplomatic channels which is more acceptable. 

“Foreign airlines have made over 1.1 billion dollars so far from Nigeria since 2016, an amount which could have remained in the country if they were local airlines.

“They remitted over 600 million dollars to their home countries in 2016, while over 265 million dollars has also been released this year,” Sirika noted. 

MAJAN sets to Commission Secretariat

MAJAN to Commission Secretariat in Grand Style 

* Invites stakeholders to epoch making event

ZAINAB JUNAID 

As part of its vision to continue being the forefront of advocacy in making the Nigerian maritime industry a prosperous one, the Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria (MAJAN), has again concluded plan to  formally commission its much talked-about Secretariat in grand style.

The President of the association, Comrade Ray Ugochukwu, disclosed this today adding that the inauguration is slated for Thursday September 8, 2022, by 11 am prompt, at the association’s Secretariat located at No 19, Calcutta Crescent, Apapa, Lagos. 

Comrade Ray promised the event will be best of its kind, as everything has been put in place to make the occasion a memorable one.

The Secretariat which is located at No 19, Calcutta Cresent is of different sections: a standard news room, radio studio and conference room for meetings.

MAJAN is using this great opportunity to invite and honour reputable stakeholders, who have contributed tremendously to the growth of Maritime Industry in Nigeria and media colleagues from other associations to witness this remarkable event.

Its publication, the Powerful Pen Newspaper, which is also available on the online news platform is the major tool used in constant advocacy for a better maritime industry.

You are invited  !

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MAJAN ... The Powerful Pen !