Category: aviation
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NAHCON SIGNS 2026 HAJJ TRANSPORT DEAL, STRESSES SAFETY AND PUNCTUALITY
National Hajj Commission sets clear standards as airlines gear up to transport Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Wednesday signed the 2026 Hajj transportation agreement, with Chairman Amb. Ismail Abba urging airlines to adhere strictly to timelines, operational standards, and safety protocols. Abba described the signing as “a…
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AIRPORT FIRE DESTROYS CONTROL SYSTEMS, NAMA ACTIVATES EMERGENCY BACKUP TO KEEP FLIGHTS SAFE
A devastating fire at Lagos airport wiped out key air traffic systems, but swift emergency measures have kept Nigeria’s airspace operational and safe. The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) says emergency backup systems have stabilised air-to-ground communication after Monday’s fire gutted major equipment at Terminal One of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. NAMA Managing Director,…
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TURKISH F-16 CRASHES NEAR HIGHWAY, PILOT KILLED IN MIDNIGHT DISASTER
A Turkish fighter jet crash near a busy highway has claimed the life of its pilot, raising fresh concerns over military flight safety. Turkey’s Ministry of National Defence confirmed that an F-16 fighter jet crashed overnight in the Karesi district of Balikesir Province, killing the pilot on board. The aircraft had taken off from a…
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GHANA TO RESTORE ACCRA AIRPORT’S ORIGINAL NAME AFTER DECADES AS KOTOKA
In a symbolic move blending history and identity, Ghana has announced plans to rename its main international gateway back to Accra International Airport. The Ghanaian government has decided to revert the name of Kotoka International Airport in Accra to its original and globally recognised name — Accra International Airport. According to a statement from the…
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FIRE SCARE AT LAGOS AIRPORT AS CREWS SWIFTLY CONTAIN BLAZE, NO CASUALTIES
Panic briefly gripped Murtala Muhammed International Airport after a fire broke out in a sensitive control area—but emergency responders acted fast to prevent disaster. A fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, was quickly brought under control by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, with no injuries recorded.…
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NIGERIA MUST REFORM AIR CARGO TO MAXIMISE AfCFTA GAINS – SEREC
Experts warn fragmented air cargo policies could cost Nigeria its competitive edge under Africa’s free trade pact. The Sea Empowerment Research Centre (SEREC) says Nigeria’s air cargo system must be overhauled to boost AfCFTA trade, national competitiveness, and economic growth. In a policy brief, Dr. Eugene Nweke highlighted that air cargo is vital for high-value,…
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FAAN, CARGO AGENTS AGREE ON ₦15/KG CHARGE AT LAGOS AIRPORT
Dialogue ends protest as MMIA cargo operations get new tariff. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and cargo agents at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, have agreed on a ₦15 per kilogramme cargo charge, ending days of tension over tariff hikes. FAAN announced the deal in a statement signed by its Director of…
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UNITED NIGERIA AIRLINES, ABUAD PARTNER TO TRAIN NEXT-GEN AEROSPACE ENGINEERS
Students get hands-on aviation training as industry meets the classroom. United Nigeria Airlines has sealed a deal with Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) to give Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering students real-world, industry-based training. Speaking at the MoU signing in Ado-Ekiti, the airline’s CEO, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, said the partnership creates a clear pathway for students…
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AVIATION BOSS BLAMES FOREIGN MAINTENANCE FOR HIGH AIRFARES
Ghana’s aviation chief says flying planes overseas for repairs is quietly hiking ticket prices — and West Africa has a solution closer to home. Airfares across the region could be cheaper if airlines stopped sending aircraft to Europe and the US for maintenance, according to Stephen Arthur, Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).…
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NIGERIA DEPLOYS ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO MODERNISE ABUJA AIRPORT
FAAN goes green with shuttles and sedans to boost efficiency and cut emissions The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially deployed 10 electric shuttle buses and 20 electric sedans at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) to enhance operational efficiency and passenger experience. FAAN Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, said the move is part of ongoing…
