In a significant move to accelerate the transformation of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport into a world-class aviation hub, the Oyo State Government has donated a fully equipped, specialised operational vehicle to the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The presentation ceremony, held within the airport premises, underscores the state government’s sustained investment in critical aviation…
The director general of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo has revealed that the Authority has issued eight Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) under the current administration, which is less than three years. An Air Operator Certificate (AOC) is an official authorisation issued by the NCAA in Nigeria permitting aircraft operators to use aircraft…
The Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has officially handed over the construction of a multi-billion-naira International Airport to contractors. The governor, who was represented at the ceremony on Wednesday by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Victor Atuluku, described the initiative as a people-centred and economically transformative project that will position Kogi State as a major…
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Wednesday, disclosed that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has yet to submit its findings on the controversial hike in air fares during the Yuletide season. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Mr Michael Achimugu, however, maintained his earlier position that the reasons given…
The Ekiti State Agro-Allied Cargo International Airport has recorded over 4,000 passengers within its first three months of commercial operations, underscoring a steady uptake in air travel to and from the state. The Commercial Officer of the airport, Olawale Odoko, who disclosed this while speaking with newsmen at the airport, revealed that commercial flight operations…
The continent’s largest carrier has deployed stopovers to conserve its fuel as the Middle East conflict disruptions redirect global traffic through East African hubsAfrica’s largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, is adjusting its operations to navigate tightening aviation fuel supplies, even as East African airlines benefit from a surge in rerouted global traffic. At the centre of…
Air passengers travelling through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, are expected to experience delays following a temporary disruption affecting flight operations at the domestic terminal of the facility. The management of the airport confirmed on Monday that the disruption was specifically impacting baggage processing, leading to slower-than-usual passenger movement and potential delays in departures….
Murtala Muhammed International AirportThe Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos has recorded an 11.8 percent growth in air traffic movements in 2025—the fastest among Africa’s top airports. In cargo, Lagos also ranked among the continent’s leaders with a remarkable 34.4 percent increase, the highest within the Top 10. These were disclosed by Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director…
