Category: Aviation
Interswitch, Asaba Airport Deploy Smart Parking System To Boost Efficiency
Africa’s integrated digital and commerce company, Interswitch, has entered a strategic partnership with the Asaba Airport Company (AAC) to deploy its Parking Management Platform (PMP) at Asaba International Airport. The automated system introduces a seamless, secure and fully digital parking and access control solution designed to enhance operational efficiency and improve the experience for travellers,…
ValueJets Expands Flight Services To Benin
ValueJet has unveiled plans to launch a new domestic route from Lagos to Benin City, Edo state. The airline said the operation would further strengthen its footprint across Nigeria and improve connectivity to the South-South region. A statement yesterday by the Managing Director of the airline, Omololu Majekodunmi, said the new Lagos–Benin service, which is…
Reps Urge FG To Address Rising Aviation Fuel Costs
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the rising cost of aviation fuel, warning that domestic airlines are under severe financial pressure. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved on Tuesday during plenary by Paschal Agbodike, who represents Ihiala Federal Constituency of…
Ogun Airport Records First International Flight
The Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun state, reportedly executed its first international flight, airlifting Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The flight, operated by Max Air, departed Iperu on Sunday night with 345 pilgrims — 151 males and 194 females — alongside officials of the state Muslim pilgrims welfare board….
NCAA Clears Gusua Airport, Commends Zamfara Govt
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commended the Zamfara State Government for meeting required standards at the Gusau International Airport. A delegation led by the General Manager, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Bayode B.S., and represented by Director Ahmad Abba, gave the commendation after inspecting the facility ahead of possible approval for 2026 Hajj operations….
Governor Eno Creates Aviation And Airport Development Ministry
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced the creation of a Ministry of Aviation and Airport Development with a mandate to manage and oversee policies, strategies and programmes for aviation development in the state. The new Ministry will also oversee affairs at the Victor Attah International Airport, making sure its newly acquired international…
FG, Airbus Partner To Boost Nigeria’s Aviation Sector
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, a leading global aircraft manufacturer, to strengthen the country’s aviation and aerospace sector. The agreement was signed during a working visit by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), to Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France. The minister was…
