The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has directed the introduction of a hybrid payment system at airport access gates nationwide following the earlier suspension of the fully cashless system due to traffic congestion. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister,…
The Ebonyi State Government has secured all necessary licences to operate a state-owned airline, with the aircraft already procured and expected to commence operations upon completion of final documentation. The Commissioner for Aviation and Transport Technology, Mrs. Ngozi Obichukwu, made the disclosure on Tuesday at the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke, shortly after the departure…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened stiffer sanctions on airlines across the country over unnecessary flight delays. NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, issued the threat through a statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday. “We will be pushing for stiffer penalties against domestic airlines for chronic…
National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents, NANTA, has urged Federal Government to clarify the charges imposed on airlines in Nigeria’s aviation sector. This is coming after the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, fingered high taxes as one of the reasons for increase in fares. Spokesperson for the AON, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, and Vice Chairman of…
The Ebonyi State Government has announced the procurement of three new aircraft as part of efforts to stimulate economic activities and improve connectivity within and outside the state. Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru disclosed this on Wednesday while delivering his 2026 New Year address to the people of the state, titled “Ebonyi Rising: A New Year…
The Chairman of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Onyema, on Monday disclosed that the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) are seeking an audience with the National Assembly (NASS) to explain the many negative effects the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 will have on the aviation sector if implemented. Speaking on behalf of the AON at an event…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued a strong warning to air travellers over the carriage of dangerous and prohibited items onto aircraft, citing recent incidents that have endangered passengers and airport personnel. Speaking during a press briefing in Lagos to mark the FAAN Safety Week, the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi…
