<p>In this episode of <em>Ije: The World of Travel</em> with host <strong>Tony Doe</strong>, we cover the biggest stories shaping African and global travel right now.</p><p><strong>Nigeria makes aviation history</strong> as Binani Air receives its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the NCAA on March 18, 2026. Founded by Senator <strong>Aishatu Binani Dahiru</strong> and led by female CEO <strong>Aminatu Dahiru Chiroma</strong>, it becomes Nigeria’s first fully female-owned and female-led airline. We discuss its planned routes to Lagos, Kano, Maiduguri, Port Harcourt, Anambra, Bauchi, and Gombe, and what this milestone means for diversity in a male-dominated sector.</p><p><strong>UK and Nigeria deepen ties</strong>: A new migration enforcement agreement will speed up returns of visa overstayers and offenders, while a £700 million deal will refurbish major ports in Lagos. We also look at the symbolic weight of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit during Ramadan.</p><p><strong>Intra-African mobility under the spotlight</strong>: Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo’s frustration over Nigeria’s $80 visa fee (while Nigerians enter Kenya visa-free) sparks an honest conversation about reciprocity, tourism barriers, and why it’s still often easier for Africans to travel outside the continent than within it.</p><p><strong>Travel inspiration from Namibia</strong>: Nelago from South African Airways shares highlights from a recent familiarisation trip, launching our new segment <strong>“My Namibian Diaries”</strong> with a vivid exploration of the haunting <strong>Skeleton Coast</strong> and the photogenic MV Zeila shipwreck.</p><p>Plus, practical advice on <strong>shoulder-season travel</strong> to save money and avoid crowds, and exclusive 2026 packages to <strong>Zanzibar</strong>, <strong>Namibia</strong>, the <strong>Canton Fair in China</strong>, and more.</p><p>Whether you’re interested in African aviation, cross-border policy, visa fairness, or unforgettable destinations, this episode delivers timely insights and travel ideas.</p><p>🎙️ Hosted by Tony Doe Produced by Global Links and Services Ltd.</p><p>🔗 Book your next trip: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://glstravels.com/travel">https://glstravels.com/travel</a> 📧 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> Follow: @glstravelsng</p>