Category: aviation
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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…
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NCAA TO AIRLINES: ADD SPECIAL NEEDS OPTION TO TICKET BOOKINGS OR FACE SANCTIONS
Regulator moves to guarantee inclusive air travel for passengers with disabilities The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered all domestic airlines to build a mandatory “special needs/assistance” option into their ticket booking platforms, giving passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility easier access to support. In a statement issued in Abuja, NCAA’s Director of Public…
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AVIATION SKILLS GAP? BALAMI’S UNIVERSITY STEPS IN
IBUAM says it’s training the next generation of pilots, engineers and aviation leaders Founder of the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Isaac Balami, says the institution was created to fix Nigeria’s aviation manpower shortage and leadership gaps. Balami spoke in Lagos while hosting a Borno State Government delegation, on a campus visit…
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MMA2 GEARS UP FOR 2026 TRAVEL SURGE, HOLDS TALKS WITH AIRLINES
With passenger numbers set to rise, MMA2 is moving early to avoid the usual airport stress. Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd., operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has kicked off strategic engagements with airline partners to improve passenger experience ahead of expected traffic growth in 2026. According to Remi Jibodu, Acting COO and…
