Does my baby need a passport and visa?

Flying with your baby doesn’t need to be the nightmare that many parents envision. Infants are very adaptable and can be great travelers. However, as a parent, you need to know that when considering the documentation you need to travel with a minor, remember that you need to meet the requirements of the country you’re traveling to, as well as the requirements for return to your home country, which may be different.

Below are some few things you need to know though:

Security drill causes panic at Sokoto Airport

The Manager Sokoto International Airport, Alhaji Abubakar Lawal, on Tuesday said there was no bomb scare at the airport, contrary to rumours making the rounds in the state. Abubakar made the clarification following the discovery of a bag at the terminal building of the airport, which created panic in the Sokoto metropolis, as people scampered for safety.

Arik denies aviation fuel theft on its aircraft

The management of Arik Air has debunked reports that three of its staff were caught siphoning aviation fuel (Jet-A1) in the early hours of Sunday from one of its aircraft at the terminal of the Lagos International Airport.

The airline today released a statement through its Facebook page denying the reports.  According to the statement, the airline says the three people caught were siphoning fuel from a truck and not from an Arik Air aircraft.

The statement further reads that the airline does not own the aircraft (registration number 5N MID) from which the alleged act was committed.

“The suspects were arrested by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel after illegally draining fuel from the truck belonging to one of the major oil marketers at the ramp. It was discovered that the deal was done in connivance with the truck driver”.“

Arik Air staff nabbed for stealing aircraft fuel

Minister for Aviation, Osita Chidoka, on Monday said three Arik Air staff were arrested by the ministry for attempting to steal fuel from an aircraft.

The minister visa his Facebook page stated that the trio of Blessing Dugbe, Samuel Asuquo and Isaac Ajakaiye were arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, during a security patrol operation on Sunday at about around 3 a.m local time.

The accused were said to be stealing Jet A1 fuel from an Arik Air plane, with registration number: 5N-MID into six jerry cans for sales at cheaper price to other unsuspecting airline operators.

The three suspects were handed over to the Crime Investigation Bureau (CIB), AVSEC MMIA for further action.

Dubai visa rules – What you need to know

We know you must have been hearing about the new Dubai visa rules for Nigerians wishing to visit the U.A.E.

Of course, the story was carried by the popular Nigerian blog, Linda Ikeji and many other news sites practically picked the story from there. Our readers and followers on our social media platforms have been sending messages and emails to confirm this news.

How True?

Yes, Dubai immigration has a new rule as regards visa application. Visa will now be issued to applicants who are 40 years of age and above. In addition, applicants below 30 years will have their applications accompanied by someone above 40 years, having same surname; and they will be issued what is now called Service Visas.

UK embassy cuts visa processing time to 3 to 5 days - or even 24 hours

The usual 15 working days for processing has been cut down to 3-5 working days for the priority visa service under a new system unveiled by embassy officials Wednesday. Now, Filipinos may apply for a UK Visa and get it, under certain circumstances, within a 24-hour period.