The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has fixed the gantry price of aviation fuel at ₦1,820 per litre, a move aimed at enhancing transparency in the sector. This development comes at a time when airline operators have raised concerns over the high cost of the product and its impact on the aviation industry. Despite advisory guidance from…
The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has inaugurated a Quality Assurance Team to strengthen regulatory oversight, enhance compliance, and entrench global best practices in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The inauguration, which took place on Wednesday in Abuja, marks what Najomo described as a strategic milestone in the Authority’s efforts to…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has expressed growing concern over the treatment of passengers by some domestic airlines, particularly the refusal to issue refunds and the conduct of airline staff during flight disruptions. The regulator said it has recorded an increase in complaints from travellers across the country, many of whom allege poor communication, delayed…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reiterated that airlines operating in Nigeria are legally required to provide care and assistance to passengers affected by flight delays and cancellations. Speaking on a television programme, Ondaje Ijagwu, the commission’s director of corporate affairs, said passengers are entitled to various forms of support depending on…
Uyo, Nigeria – Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, will begin international flight operations on May 2, 2026, with an inaugural service to Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana. Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno announced the development on Tuesday via his official X account, describing it as a major milestone following presidential approval for the airport’s…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the inaugural flight for this year’s Hajj will depart from Gateway International Airport, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday, May 3. The development marks the first time pilgrims from Ogun State will depart directly from the state capital following the completion of the airport, with the…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has intensified preparations for the 2026 airlift of pilgrims by holding a strategic engagement with selected domestic airlines to ensure a smooth, efficient, and well-coordinated operation. The meeting, which took place in Abuja on Monday, brought together key stakeholders in Nigeria’s aviation and pilgrimage logistics chain. It is part…
Managing Director and Accountable Officer of ValueJet, Captain Omololu Majekodunmi has outlined the benefits of investing in the airline’s personnel , affirming that such initiative pushes for improvement in safety, reliability, and service excellence at every touchpoint. Majekodunmi said the carrier will continue to embark on many initiatives aimed at driving its consistent commitment to…
Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, Ibom Airlines Limited has raised alarm over the skyrocketing price of aviation fuel in Nigeria unlike in other climes. It urged Nigerian fuel marketers to reconsider the pricing of aviation fuel to make the airline business model continue to work in the country. Group Manager, Marketing and Communication of Ibom Airlines,…
