H1 2026 Review: Airlines battle rising operational costs, FAAN faces policy hurdle
Akwa-Ibom state-owned airline, Ibom Air, said the cost of fueling its aircraft tripled between January and April from an average of N2.1m per flight in January to N7.6m in April
CTC PRACTICE DIRECTION: 541 days after, Nigerian airlines still battle leasing challenges
Exactly 541 days after Federal Government, through Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, signed the Cape Town Convention, CTC, Practice Direction, questions are being raised over why Nigerian airline operators are still struggling to easily dry lease aircraft.
FCCPC uncovers airline price fixing, targets foreign carriers
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it uncovered patterns of price manipulation by some domestic airlines during the December 2025 festive season.
MMIA Fire: Keyamo moves to safeguard safety standards
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, and relevant aviation agencies to reconvene at the airport by 9:00 am for a joint inspection and evaluation of Terminal 1 to guide recovery efforts and ensure that operational and safety standards are maintained.
Enugu Airport may be FG’s guinea pig in airport concession plans — Aligbe
•How South-East stakeholders failed on deal •Passes verdict on Aviation minister, Keyamo •Says Renewed Hope yet to reach passengers in airline sector By Dickson Omobola It is nearly two months into 2026, yet former General Manager, Public Affairs of defunct Nigeria Airways, Mr Chris Aligbe, did not hold back in his assessment of the aviation […]
United Nigeria presses FAAN on rising bird strikes
United Nigeria Airlines has expressed concern over the rising incidence of bird strikes, saying it is a major operational and financial challenge for airlines.
