Sofema Partners with Eastwing to Boost Nigerian Aviation Training
SAS partners with Eastwing Youth Foundation to provide over 525 EASA-compliant courses, strengthening aviation capacity and skills in Nigeria.
Apr 20, 20264 min
Business
Air Peace and Turkish Airlines Sign Pact to Boost Nigeria's Connectivity
Air Peace and Turkish Airlines signed a bilateral agreement to enhance global connectivity for Nigeria, offering single-ticket travel and seamless...
Apr 20, 20264 min
Airlines
AOPA Nigeria: Global Jet Fuel Pricing Cripples Domestic Airlines
Nigeria's AOPA president states that globally-benchmarked jet fuel prices, not supply issues, are crippling domestic airlines' finances and sustainability.
Apr 19, 20265 min
Business
Ethiopian Airlines Expands in Nigeria, Boosting Weekly Flights to 38
Ethiopian Airlines increased its Nigerian weekly flights to 38, capitalizing on strong market demand and assisting Gulf carriers during airspace closures.
Apr 18, 20264 min
Airlines
Nigeria Appeals to Airlines to Avert Flight Suspension Amid Fuel Crisis
Nigeria's Aviation Minister urges airlines to avoid flight suspensions and fare hikes amid a 300% surge in Jet A1 fuel costs, promising intervention.
Apr 17, 20264 min
Regulatory
SAHCO Secures Exclusive Ground Handling at New Ogun Gateway Airport
SAHCO has become the sole ground handler at Nigeria's new Gateway International Airport, boosting Ogun State's agro-cargo and passenger hub capabilities.
Apr 17, 20265 min
Airports
Nigeria Pushes for African MRO Hubs to Halt Billions in Capital Flight
Nigeria's Aviation Minister calls for African MRO hubs to stop a reported $2.5 billion annual capital flight from overseas aircraft maintenance.
Apr 17, 20265 min
Business
Bird Strikes Cost Nigerian Airlines Millions as Regulators Mandate Action
Nigerian airlines face mounting financial losses from a surge in bird strikes, prompting regulators to enforce new wildlife hazard management plans.
Apr 17, 20265 min
Safety
ICAO Launches Safety Validation Mission with Nigeria's NCAA
ICAO has begun a Coordinated Validation Mission with Nigeria's NCAA to verify safety improvements following a 2023 audit that scored the nation 70.12%.
Apr 16, 20264 min
Regulatory
NCAA Warns Nigerian Airlines Over Misleading Flight Delay Information
Nigeria's NCAA has warned domestic airlines to stop providing false reasons for flight delays and to adhere to passenger compensation regulations.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Regulatory
Nigeria Receives 20-Year Aviation Master Plan From ICAO in Morocco
Nigeria's Aviation Minister received a 20-year Civil Aviation Master Plan from ICAO, outlining a strategic transformation for the country's air sector.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Regulatory
Nigerian ATCs Warn of Safety Risks Over Staffing, Equipment Failures
Nigeria's air traffic controller union warns of airspace safety risks, citing obsolete equipment, severe staff shortages, and deteriorating conditions.
Apr 13, 20264 min
Safety
Ethiopian Airlines Marks 80 Years, Highlights 65-Year Nigerian Partnership
Ethiopian Airlines celebrated its 80th anniversary, highlighting 65 years of continuous service to Nigeria and its diversified aviation business model.
Apr 13, 20264 min
Airlines
Nigerian Airlines Urge Government for Long-Term Financing Policies
Nigerian airline operators are urging the federal government to strengthen regulations to secure affordable, long-term financing for aircraft acquisition.
Apr 10, 20265 min
Business
Ogun State Opens Gateway Airport to Boost Agro-Cargo Exports
Ogun State commissioned Gateway International Airport to serve as an agro-cargo hub, aiming to decongest Lagos and boost regional exports to ECOWAS...
Apr 10, 20265 min
Airports
Nigeria Deploys VPASS Biometric System at Domestic Airports
Nigeria deploys the VPASS biometric system at domestic airports to enhance security, data integrity, and revenue through a public-private partnership.
Apr 10, 20264 min
Airports
FAAN Woos Global Investors for Nigerian Aviation Sector Growth
FAAN's MD Olubunmi Kuku urged global financiers at a summit to invest in Nigeria's aviation sector, citing strong market fundamentals and growth.
Apr 6, 20264 min
Business
Air Peace to Launch London Flights from Ogun Gateway Airport This Summer
Air Peace will launch London flights from Ogun's new Gateway International Airport this summer, utilizing its Boeing 777 fleet for the new UK routes.
Apr 5, 20265 min
Airports
Nigeria's Aviation Hub Ambition Faces Infrastructure and Policy Hurdles
Nigeria's bid for a major African aviation hub is stalled by poor airport infrastructure, excessive taxes, and the lack of strong domestic airlines.
Apr 3, 20265 min
Business
Nigerian Airlines Face Shutdown as Jet A1 Fuel Prices Triple
Nigerian airlines face potential collapse as Jet A1 fuel prices triple to nearly N3,000 per litre, prompting calls for urgent regulatory intervention.
Mar 27, 20264 min
Business