Nigerian Eagle Airlines’ CEO Clinches Double Awards
October 28, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Captain Dapo Olumide, Managing Director, Virgin Nigeria -
It was a week of harvest of double awards for the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Eagle Airlines, Captain Dapo Olumide as he was adjudged “Airline CEO of the Year 2009” by two different institutions – Nigerian Aviation Awards (NIGAV) and Akwaaba African Travel Market (AfTM) that recognises outstanding performance by individuals and corporate organisations alike in the development of the Nigerian aviation, Air Travel as well as the Tourism sector. Read more
Virgin Nigeria becomes Nigerian Eagle Airlines
Captain Dapo Olumide, Managing Director, Virgin Nigeria -
Today marked the dawn of a new era in the life of Nigeria’s flag carrier which fully rebranded today and emerged with a completely new identity – Nigerian Eagle Airlines.
With the formal unveiling of the new brand name and identity of Nigerian Eagle Airlines, Virgin Nigeria as a brand name ceases to be, as the airline will now operate under its new identity and trademarks. Read more
Virgin Nigeria, Ethiopian Airline seals deal on Technical Service Agreement
August 24, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Virgin Nigeria Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have emerged as the first two African Airlines to sign a Technical Service Agreement (TSA), covering Training, Maintenance and Resource Pooling, signaling a major boost in technical cooperation among African Airlines.
Virgin Nigeria CEO Raises Hope for Airlines Survival
August 5, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Captain Dapo Olumide, Managing Director, Virgin Nigeria ---
Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Nigeria, Captain Dapo Olumide has said that a strong beacon of hope lies ahead in the survivability of Nigerian Airlines, cautioning however that flexibility to business approach remains the key to staying afloat.
He noted that even in these dark days when Global Aviation remains grim in outlook, resilience and progress on safety and efficiency would help in the short and long term to retain stability in the industry which points to better days ahead. Read more
Virgin Nigeria Boost Operations with New Aircraft, Increases Frequencies
July 28, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Captain Dapo Olumide, Managing Director, Virgin Nigeria -
Virgin Nigeria yesterday rolled out increased route frequencies to domestic and regional destinations, as its newly acquired Embraer E-190AR aircraft was launched into service last week.
The increase in frequencies across the domestic and regional routes is coming on the heels of the recent delivery another Embraer E-190AR aircraft to Virgin Nigeria. The aircraft which is fitted with customised personal In-Flight Entertainment on every seat has a two class cabin configuration. Read more
Virgin Nigeria Takes Delivery of New Embraer Aircraft
July 16, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Captain Dapo Olumide, Managing Director, Virgin Nigeria -
Virgin Nigeria Airways, the nation’s flag carrier yesterday evening took delivery of its brand new Embraer 190AR aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos.
The entry of the aircraft is expected to boost its operations and add to the existing fleet of the airline. Read more
No longer very Virgin but still very Nigerian
June 24, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
Virgin Nigeria Increases Frequencies, Reduces Fares
June 22, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Captain Dapo Olumide, Managing Director, Virgin Nigeria -
Virgin Nigeria, the country’s flag carrier, has announced an increase in its frequencies for its teeming customers across the country and region – this follows the company’s recent purchase of a new Embraer Jet (E-190) to boost operations on its wide route network. Read more
CBN to banks: disclose stake in Transcorp, Virgin – The Nation
June 17, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
From the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday came a directive to all banks and discount houses: submit details of your exposures including commercial papers (CPs) and Bankers Acceptances to Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp) and Virgin Nigeria Limited (VNL).
How Richard Branson’s VAL Added to Virgin Nigeria’s Woes – Thisday
June 13, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
Irrepressible British businessman, Richard Branson’s $25 million investment in Virgin Nigeria Airways in 2005, translating to 49 per cent of the equity in the Nigerian airline appears to have been self serving, THISDAY investigations reveal.
