Tag: #NigeriaAviation
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SENATE: MMIA TERMINAL FIRE PROBE STILL ONGOING
Lawmakers say it’s too early to speculate as investigations continue into the Feb. 23 airport fire. The Senate Committee on Aviation has dismissed speculation surrounding the fire outbreak at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal One, stressing that investigations are still ongoing. Committee Chairman, Dr. Buhari Abdulfatai, made the clarification during an inspection of the…
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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 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…
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FEC APPROVES MAJOR AVIATION UPGRADES: PORT HARCOURT AIRPORT CONCESSION, BIOMETRIC SECURITY, AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOOST
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has greenlit key projects to modernize Nigeria’s aviation sector, including the concession of Port Harcourt International Airport and introducing biometric verification systems across all airports. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo highlighted approvals for maintenance contracts at five major international airports—Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu. Further enhancements include installing advanced…
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NIMET UNIONS SUSPEND STRIKE AFTER TALKS WITH AVIATION MINISTER
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) unions have called off their planned strike, originally set to begin at midnight Wednesday, following constructive talks with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. The decision came after a productive meeting where staff welfare issues were deeply discussed and promising resolutions reached. Resolutions included immediate payment of…
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AIR PEACE LAUNCHES MONTHLY FLIGHTS FROM LAGOS AND ACCRA TO THE CARIBBEAN
Dreaming of sun, sand, and culture? Air Peace is connecting Africa to the Caribbean with new monthly charter flights from Lagos and Accra to Antigua and Barbados, starting December 21, 2025. As the only airline offering direct routes from West and Central Africa to the Caribbean, Air Peace aims to boost tourism, trade, and cultural…
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KEYAMO CALLS FOR STRONG JUDICIARY-REGULATOR TEAMWORK TO BOOST AVIATION SAFETY
Aviation safety gets a major push! Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo urges judges and regulators to unite for consistent, trustworthy air travel in Nigeria. Speaking at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Conference in Abuja, Keyamo highlighted the need for judges to understand aviation’s technical and international law aspects to deliver fair justice that builds passenger…
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EKITI AGRO-ALLIED INTERNATIONAL CARGO AIRPORT APPROVED FOR SCHEDULED FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Nigeria greenlights Ekiti airport for commercial flights, boosting agribusiness and regional development. The Federal Government, through Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has approved scheduled flight operations at Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport for an initial six-month period, effective October 4, 2025. The approval permits daytime Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations as the airport works toward…
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FAAN LAUNCHES CONTACTLESS PAYMENT SYSTEM TO TRIPLE AIRPORT REVENUE
Nigeria’s airports go cashless to boost transparency, efficiency, and customer convenience. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has introduced a contactless payment system at Lagos and Abuja airports under the “Operation Go Cashless” initiative, aiming to triple revenue by reducing cash handling. MD Olubunmi Kuku said this move ensures every naira due is accounted…
