Outrage grows as stakeholders raise airport security, safety concerns over picketing of Air Peace
By Dickson Omobola The decision of aviation unions to picket Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, Tuesday, has elicited sharp criticism from stakeholders in the country’s air transport sector, with many saying the action constituted serious safety and security concerns. From the early hours of Tuesday until about noon, members of the National Union of Air […]
IMPORT DUTY: Customs temporarily lifts ban on foreign private jets
Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, has rescinded its decision to ground about 60 foreign registered private jets operating in the country over alleged default on import duty.
Air Peace sponsors football heroes’ visit to Chukwu’s family, backs burial plans
Nigerian football legends and Air Peace ambassadors, led by former football star and Olympian, Dr Olusegun Odegbami, have pledged commitment to preserving the legacy and supporting the burial arrangements of the late Christian Chukwu.
ARCO Aviation Academy gets NCAA certificate, to eliminate capital flight
ARCO Worldwide Services Limited (AWS), one of Nigeria’s commercial drone operations pioneers has obtained a Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA’s) certificate to run the ARCO Aviation Academy (AAA).
Arik Air supports lifesaving heart surgeries for 150 Nigerian kids yearly
A Nigerian airline, Arik Air, has partnered with Hospitals for Humanity to provide about 150 Nigerian children with free open heart surgeries annually.
Africa, Middle East hold 85% of airlines’ blocked funds — IATA
International Air Transport Association, IATA, has said $1.3 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025.
We’ve restored global confidence in Nigeria’s aviation sector — Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, in this exclusive interview, assesses the air transport sector under his leadership.
Ethiopian Airlines expands Lagos operations to 14 weekly flights
Largest African Airline, Ethiopian Airlines, has said starting from July 1, Nigerian passengers will have increased options out of Lagos with an extra daily flight.
NCAT tackles aviation infrastructure deficit, unveils plans for extra simulator
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, NCAT, Zaria, has said it is taking steps to address the infrastructure gap in the country’s aviation industry.
Fears, threats grow over Nigeria’s future in Single African Air
In a country of over 200 million people with no fewer than 10 airlines, concerns are mounting over Nigeria’s future in the Single African Air Transport Market, SAATM.
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.
