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 […]
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 […]
80-year concession rumour sparks bigger questions on FG’s airport deal strategy
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.
Owerri Airport records first-ever int’l flight as Air Peace airlifts 2025 Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
History was made on the night of May 9, 2025, as the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, witnessed its first-ever international flight since inception. The landmark event was the departure of the inaugural 2025 Hajj flight, operated by Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace. Making the feat even more remarkable was the […]
FAAN opens new cargo terminal at GAT Lagos
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has commissioned a new domestic cargo terminal at the General Aviation Terminal, GAT, Lagos.
NAHCO secures handling contracts with five airlines
Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, nahco aviance, has signed handling contracts with Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Dornier Aviation, Enugu Air and Cronos Airline.
