Category: Aviation
FAAN Security Arrests 14 Suspected Vandals At Lagos Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has arrested 14 suspected vandals at the Terminal One construction site of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. Mr Henry Agbebire, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN, disclosed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. According to Agbebire, the suspects were…
Keyamo, Saudi Minister To Review BASA Ahead Of 2026 Hajj Operations
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser have met in the Arabian country to discuss the enhancement of the current Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between the two countries. Keyamo also met with the President of the General Authority of…
FAAN Dismisses Airport Security Concerns, Warns Against Outdated Claims
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued a rebuttal to recent reports of airport vulnerabilities, characterising the commentary from prominent aviation experts as “sensational” and based on “outdated knowledge.” In a statement, Henry Agbebire, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, addressed allegations of ‘porous’ borders and security gaps, arguing that while…
S’holders Renew Calls For Suspension Of Taxes, Levies On Local Airlines
STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s aviation sector have renewed calls for the Federal Government to suspend multiple taxes and levies imposed on domestic airlines and flight tickets, warning that the charges are crippling operators and pushing airfares beyond the reach of many travellers. Industry groups said easing the tax burden had become urgent to stabilise airline operations,…
Air Peace Retains Title As West Africa’s Best Airine
Air Peace Limited has once again solidified its position as a leading force in regional aviation, having been named Best West Africa Sub-Regional Airline of the Year at the 2026 edition of the Nigerian Aviation Awards. This marks the airline’s second consecutive win in the highly competitive category, further reinforcing its growing influence and consistency…
Customs Record Aviation Milestone With First Female Pilot
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a major operational milestone with the emergence of its first-ever female pilot, Superintendent of Customs, Nafisat Balogun, who recently obtained a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States of America. The milestone, formally celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, signals a strategic shift in the…
Keyamo Signs Nigeria-Morocco Air Deal At Global Aviation Summit
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Wednesday signed a Reviewed Bilateral Air Services Agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco as part of his high-level engagements with the leaderships of the International Civil Aviation Organisation-ICAO and that of the European Union during the ongoing Symposium (GISS) holding in Marrakech. As part of his…
