Category: Aviation
FG Introduces One-Stop Screening System To Strengthen Airport Security Nationwide
The Federal Government has announced plans to tighten security across Nigeria’s airports through the introduction of a one-stop joint-interest screening system. The initiative, directed by the Office of the National Security Adviser, is aimed at improving coordination among security agencies and preventing unauthorized access to critical airport infrastructure. Under the new system, agencies such as…
FAAN Seeks Support For Three Airlines As National Flag Carrier
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Olubunmi Kuku, has emphasised the need to support two to three indigenous airlines to emerge as Nigeria’s national flag carriers as part of efforts to strengthen the aviation sector and improve its global competitiveness. In a post obtained from FAAN’s X handle on Satyrday, Kuku…
Bird Strike Disrupts United Nigeria Airlines Flight
United Nigeria Airlines has alerted passengers and the public to flight disruptions following a bird strike on one of its Airbus A320 aircraft on Sunday. This was disclosed in a Sunday statement issued by the airline, stating that the incident occurred on Flight UN0509 from Asaba International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, scheduled for…
Overland Airways Recommences Flight To Akure From Lagos
Overland Airways, Nigeria’s longest serving private domestic airline has resumed flight services to Akure from Lagos, effective March 23, 2026. Overland Airways will operate the Lagos-Akure-Lagos route from Monday to Saturday every week, offering morning arrival and departure into and from Akure. Overland Airways flights will depart from Lagos to Akure at 0830am and Akure…
Ekiti State Partners Nigerian Air Force To Boost Airport, Security
The governor said Ekiti is home to a world-class airport, making it imperative to collaborate closely with the Nigerian Air Force in order to strengthen security, ensure smooth operations and maximize the facility’s potential for the state’s economic growth. Governor Oyebanji, who arrived at the Defence Headquarters at 9:35am, was welcomed with a ceremonial parade….
NSIB, NCAA Warn Airlines Against Overwriting Black Boxes
Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Wednesday, warned airlines and their crew members against overwriting Cockpit Voice Recorders, CVR, and Flight Data Recorders, FDR, during incidents or accidents. They said such actions could limit the NSIB’s ability to uncover root causes, draw accurate lessons and prevent recurrence of incidents…
