Aviation

Anambra govt under fire over plans to construct another airport

Anambra govt under fire over plans to construct another airport

By Dickson Omobola The decision of Anambra State government to construct another airport has come under severe criticisms, with many describing it as a misplaced priority. The backlash comes nine months after the state government dismissed reports of a proposed airport in Ndikelionwu, Orumba North Local Government Area, barely 60 kilometres by road from the […]
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Banjul Accord Group proposes $1 passenger safety charge

Banjul Accord Group proposes $1 passenger safety charge

In a bid to tackle funding challenges and improve interconnectivity across West Africa, the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) has proposed a $1 Passenger Safety Charge (PSC) on all international tickets originating from its member countries.

LABS student emerges IATA’s best performer in Nigeria

LABS student emerges IATA’s best performer in Nigeria

By Dickson Omobola A student of Landover Aviation Business School, LABS, in Lagos has emerged the Best Performer in the March 2025 Diet of the International Air Transport Association, IATA, Foundation in Travel and Tourism with Amadeus Course. The student, Shakira Olagunju, passed the March 2025 Diet of IATA Foundation in Travel and Tourism Course […]

80-year concession rumour sparks bigger questions on FG’s airport deal strategy

80-year concession rumour sparks bigger questions on FG’s airport deal strategy

By Dickson Omobola About a month ago, social media erupted  over reports that the Federal Government planned to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu for 80 years. The purported long-term agreement, which came as a shock to observers, also elicited jeers from interested quarters. Amid the protests that greeted the contended deal, the Ministry […]