Category: Air
NCAA Warns Airlines Over Rising Passenger Complaints Amid Operational Challenges
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…
Oyedele, Keyamo Move To cut Aviation Fuel Costs, Support Airlines
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…
FAAN MD Projects Strong Air Export Growth As Nigeria-UK Trade Hits £8.1bn
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…
Nigeria Achieves Record 91.45% Aviation Safety Rating As Tinubu Applauds Milestone
…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…
FG To Grant Domestic Airlines Discount On Debts Owed FAAN, NCAA, NAMA
AYOMIDE TIWATAYO, Lagos …Airlines seek total waiver of debts owed, calls for action against oil marketersThe Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed plans by the federal government to grant domestic airlines discount on debts currently owed aviation agencies. The Minister said the percentage of the discount would be decided by President…
Tinubu Vows Deeper Nigeria-UK Ties As British Airways Marks 90 Years
AYOMIDE TIWATAYO, Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its economic and diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom, declaring that deeper cooperation, particularly in aviation, will drive growth, investment and shared prosperity. The President gave the assurance while receiving a delegation from British Airways led by the British High Commissioner…
Reps Endorse Transfer Of NSIB From Aviation Ministry To Presidency
The House of Representatives at the Committee of the Whole on Wednesday, adopted a report on a bill for an Act to amend the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) Act and for Related Matters The bill which seeks a legislative framework to move the bureau from the Ministry of Aviation to the Presidency for more…
