The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and the National Insurance Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening aviation insurance regulation and improving protection for airlines, passengers and other stakeholders in the Nigerian aviation industry. The agreement was signed on Wednesday at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja and includes the establishment of a Joint…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has held Keyamo engages aircraft manufacturers in Egypt over Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure upgrade. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has held discussions with major aircraft manufacturers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in Egypt as part of efforts to upgrade Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure. Keyamo disclosed…
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, recorded the fastest growth in scheduled seat capacity among Africa’s 10 largest airports in September 2026, according to the Official Airline Guide (OAG). OAG, a global provider of flight schedule data, said MMIA recorded 470,000 scheduled seats during the month, representing an increase of 90,600 seats, or 24.1 per…
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have announced plans to strengthen collaboration against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The partnership is aimed at preventing drug cartels from exploiting aviation professionals and facilities while promoting integrity, fitness for duty and…
Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its operations in Nigeria with increased flight frequencies and the introduction of a new service to Port Harcourt, further strengthening its presence in one of its key African markets. Under the new expansion plan, the airline has increased its Lagos operations to 21 weekly flights, offering passengers up to three services…
The Kogi State Executive Council has commended President Bola Tinubu for ongoing federal infrastructure projects in the state, particularly the reconstruction of the Abuja–Lokoja–Okene–Benin Highway. The council, which met in Lokoja on Monday under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Ododo, described the highway reconstruction as a transformational project capable of improving connectivity between the North-Central…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved the introduction of an eSIM internet service designed to help Nigerian air passengers remain connected while travelling to international destinations. The authority gave a “no objection” to the service, introduced by Univasa Nigeria Limited, following an assessment of the platform and feedback from users. The initiative is…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) have commenced discussions on possible collaboration in aviation, information and communication technology (ICT), research and innovation to strengthen Nigeria’s national security capabilities. The development followed a courtesy visit by AUST President, Professor Azikiwe Peter Onwualu, and his delegation to the Chief…
