In a moment of national significance, the Chairman/CEO of West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, Dr Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, has been unveiled and honoured as a Distinguished Human Rights Defender at the 30th Anniversary Celebration of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), held at the prestigious Nigerian Air Force Conference Centre, Abuja. The […]
In line with its reputation as West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace Limited has been honoured with the “Airline of the Year” Award at the maiden edition of the Nigeria International Air Show, held from December 2–4, 2025, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The award, presented by Festus Keyamo, the Minister […]
The Group Managing Director of Finchglow Holdings, the parent company of six travel and aviation-focused businesses, Mr Bankole Bernard, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems (CASS), Nigeria Local Consultative Council (LCC). A statement signed by the Public Relations Manager of Finchglow Holdings, Temilade Adu, informed that his appointment was […]
The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has called for a comprehensive review and possible restructuring of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) Directorates and Departments to improve operational efficiency and strengthen accountability across the agency. Chairman of the Committee, Honourable Abdullahi Garba, said such a review was necessary to ensure clearer roles, streamlined […]
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Heliconia–EAN Aero Nigeria Limited, officially authorising the company to commence full charter flight operations within the country’s airspace. The certificate was formally presented on Monday at the NCAA’s corporate headquarters in Abuja by the Director General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris […]
When two highly competent personnel bring their talents, discipline, and vision into alignment, the effect on an organisation can be transformative. Such synergy is what Nigeria’s aviation sector is witnessing with the emergence of the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, and the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer […]
Imagine the roar of jets rolling across the Abuja sky, their engines thundering above the city as sleek fuselages glisten under the December sun. Crowds surged toward the runways with excitement, the kind reserved for historic moments, because what unfolded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was more than a spectacle. It was a defining […]
The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has advised insurers who cover risks in the aviation industry to ensure compliance, resilience, and alignment with global best practices. Captain Najomo made the call during the Civil Aviation Insurance Compliance and Financing Summit organized by the Authority recently in Lagos. Captain […]
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has authorized a further internal review of certain employment-related concerns that have come to management’s attention. This is coming on the heels of an investigative report carried out by our correspondent titled ‘abuse of office intimidation reign in FAAN’ where senior AVSEC personnel were […]
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has recorded a remarkable turnaround in its third-quarter 2025 performance, reporting revenue of N31.68 billion, up N11.56 billion or 57 % from N20.12 billion in the same period last year. The surge was largely driven by increased handling volumes on the Lagos–London corridor and expanded operations at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Direct […]
Following Air Peace’s recent entry into the London Heathrow market, aviation leaders will meet in Lagos to assess how Nigerian airlines can strengthen their long-term survival on the route. The event aims to evaluate strategic and operational realities faced by local carriers competing in one of the world’s most demanding international markets. Organisers said the […]
Nigeria has intensified preparations to host the Airports Council International (ACI-Africa) Regional Conference scheduled for September 2026. The development gained momentum after the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, received the ACI-Africa Secretary General, Mr Alli Tounsi, in Abuja. Their meeting focused on assessing Nigeria’s preparedness and aligning early plans to ensure […]
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has urged investors, global partners and local unions to seize the “unparalleled investment portfolio” that Nigeria’s aviation sector now presents. Speaking at the (FAAN) National Aviation Conference (FNAC) at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island Monday, under the theme “Elevating the Nigerian Aviation […]
A retired Nigerian Air Vice Marshal has died onboard a British Airways flight bound for Abuja despite frantic efforts by the crew to save him. The incident forced the flight, which departed London Heathrow at 11 pm on Sunday, October 5, to divert to El Prat Airport in Barcelona. The aircraft had been scheduled to […]
Personnel in the operations department under Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) directorate of airport operations may soon confront management over irregular postings to airports across the country. The postings, they allege, ignore seniority and have created widespread discontent. Most of the postings, investigations revealed, are lopsided and unreasonable. In some airports across the country, […]
In a landmark development for global aviation safety, the Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) and the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Montreal, Canada, during the 42nd ICAO Assembly held on September 25 to October 4, 2025. The agreement, which is the first of its kind […]
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) have announced that the internationally acclaimed theatre and film powerhouse, Bolanle Austen-Peters, will deliver the keynote address at the 5th Edition of the Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Nigerian Digital Content Regulatory Conference (PAO NDCRC), scheduled to hold on November 18th and 19th, 2025, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. […]
Nigeria’s air cargo sector risks continued inefficiency and loss of competitiveness unless outdated systems are urgently replaced with modern technology, the Chief Executive Officer of Mainstream Cargo Limited, Mr Seyi Adewale, has warned. Speaking at the 5th CHINET Aviation Cargo Conference in Lagos, in a paper titled “Harnessing Technological Advances to Improve Air Cargo in […]
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to sanction Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc for failing to comply with its directives and determinations on passenger complaints. Michael Achimugu Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of NCAA posted this on his verified X handle @mikeachimugu01 on Friday, detailing the offence of both airlines. According […]
Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service ( NCS), attached to the Murtala Muhammed Airport Command Ikeja Thursday, disclosed that illicit drugs worth over N5.1billion imported into the country from India and Canada has been intercepted The Customs Area Controller, Compt. Michael Awe, who disclosed this while showcasing the seized drugs at the Command’s headquarters in […]