The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the inaugural flight for this year’s Hajj will depart from Gateway International Airport, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday, May 3. The development marks the first time pilgrims from Ogun State will depart directly from the state capital following the completion of the airport, with the…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has intensified preparations for the 2026 airlift of pilgrims by holding a strategic engagement with selected domestic airlines to ensure a smooth, efficient, and well-coordinated operation. The meeting, which took place in Abuja on Monday, brought together key stakeholders in Nigeria’s aviation and pilgrimage logistics chain. It is part…
Managing Director and Accountable Officer of ValueJet, Captain Omololu Majekodunmi has outlined the benefits of investing in the airline’s personnel , affirming that such initiative pushes for improvement in safety, reliability, and service excellence at every touchpoint. Majekodunmi said the carrier will continue to embark on many initiatives aimed at driving its consistent commitment to…
Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, Ibom Airlines Limited has raised alarm over the skyrocketing price of aviation fuel in Nigeria unlike in other climes. It urged Nigerian fuel marketers to reconsider the pricing of aviation fuel to make the airline business model continue to work in the country. Group Manager, Marketing and Communication of Ibom Airlines,…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has raised concerns over a surge in passenger complaints against domestic airlines, urging operators to improve service delivery despite ongoing industry challenges. The warning was issued by the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, who disclosed that a significant proportion of complaints received by the…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has confirmed that he recently held talks with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, to devise measures to address the rising cost of aviation fuel and the growing pressure on airline operators, as part of broader efforts to stabilise the…
Nigeria’s export potential to the United Kingdom is set for significant growth as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) highlighted rising trade volumes and new market opportunities within the aviation sector. Speaking at a forum hosted by the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director/Chief Executive, represented by Lekan Thomas, the Director…
…above global, West African averages…says feat will boost investor confidence, industry growthPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday hailed Nigeria’s attainment of a 91.45 percent aviation safety rating by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), describing it as a significant milestone that reinforces the country’s credibility in global air transport. The President said the rating, the…
