Category: Aviation
NCAA Courts Global Investors To Boost Nigeria’s Aviation Sector At NAAIS 2026
The Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo has sent a clear signal to financiers, lessors, and global partners to take full advantage of the vistas of opportunities available in Nigeria to invest in the aviation industry. He made this call during the maiden Nigeria Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit 2026, held in Lagos…
Recurring Power Glitch Disrupts Operations At Lagos International Airport
Operations at Murtala Muhammed International Airport were again thrown into temporary disarray following an electrical fault that triggered smoke at the airport’s Terminal Three. The incident, which occurred around mid-afternoon, caused concern among passengers and airport staff as emergency responders swiftly moved in to contain the situation. Officials confirmed that the Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting…
NANTA Advises Foreign Airlines Over Dollar Sales
The President of the National Association of Travel Agents of Nigeria, Yinka Folami, has accused some foreign airlines of showing “disrespect” to Nigeria by insisting on dollar-denominated ticket sales, warning that the practice undermines the country’s sovereignty and weakens the naira. Folami made this known during a press conference held ahead of the association’s Annual…
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Operationalise Sokoto Hajj Airport
The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to ensuring that the Sokoto State Hajj Airport becomes fully operational in time for the 2026 Hajj operations. Keyamo gave this assurance when the governor of Sokoto State, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto paid him a courtesy visit in his office…
NSIB, Sierra Leone Sign Pact To Strengthen Regional Aviation Safety Cooperation
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has moved to strengthen its role in regional aviation safety through a new agreement with Sierra Leone Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau (SL-AAIB), aimed at building a more coordinated and effective investigation framework across borders. The agreement was signed at the NSIB headquarters in Abuja and witnessed by…
African Airlines Lead Global Air Cargo Growth In February – IATA
African airlines recorded the strongest growth in global air cargo demand in February 2026, posting a 21 per cent year-on-year increase, according to data from the International Air Transport Association. According to the data released on Monday, the association said the capacity for African carriers also rose significantly, increasing by 17.3 per cent compared with…
