Transport

Train Derailment: NSIB boss seeks adequate funding, says preliminary report ready in 23 days

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 3 September 2025 0

Director General, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB),: Capt. Alex Badeh Jnr. has called on the Federal Government and other critical stakeholders to ensure adequate funding of activities of the NSIB to aid prompt and seamless investigations across all transport sectors. Speaking on

Crime

Rising Insecurity Hits Gowon Estate as Hoodlums Terrorise Residents

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 1 September 2025 0

Fear has taken over Gowon Estate in Alimosho, Lagos, as residents grapple with a surge in vandalism, theft, and attacks by hoodlums who have turned the once-peaceful community into a hotspot for crime. With most streets unable to sustain the rising cost of night guards, security has collapsed, leaving residents exposed. In recent weeks, criminals […]

Economy News

ICAN aviation chapter inaugurates five sub-committees to boost advocacy, engagement

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 30 August 2025 0

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Aviation Chapter has inaugurated five new sub-committees as part of efforts to boost member participation, strengthen advocacy, and expand its influence within the aviation sector. The inauguration took place at a well-attended hybrid meeting in Lagos, which drew accountants from across the country. Mr. Ayodele

Aviation

NAAPE decries gagging of workers on union matters by airlines

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 29 August 2025 0

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has condmned the attitude of some airlines preventing their workers from joining unions saying it is clearly against their constitutional rights and the laws of the land. Speaking at the unveiling of NAAPE’s 40th anniversary logo at its secretariat in Ikeja, NAAPE President, Engr Galadima Abednego […]

News

UAE Strengthens Economic Footprint in Africa with Angola Partnership

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 27 August 2025 0

United Arab Emirate (UAE) President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency João Manuel Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations to serve shared development. The two leaders met today in Luanda as part of a state visit by His Highness the UAE President to […]

Aviation

NAMA Boosts Air Safety with NCAA-Certified ATC Simulator

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 27 August 2025 0

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has recorded another milestone in its drive to enhance air traffic management and capacity building with the official presentation of the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Simulator Certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The Certificate was formally presented to the Managing Director/Chief Executive of NAMA,

Featured

Unlocking Growth: Rebuilding Investor Confidence Through Aviation Financing in Nigeria

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 27 August 2025 0

Conversations around aviation financing in Nigeria – its risks, opportunities, and prospects—reignited fresh debate on Thursday, 7th August 2025, as policymakers, operators, government officials, regulators, and other stakeholders in the air transport and allied ecosystem gathered in Lagos at the Providence Hotel for the 29th edition of the League of Airport and

Aviation

Flights resume at Osubi as United Nigeria Airlines reopens Warri routes

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 26 August 2025 0

The Osubi Airport Manager, Mr. Winston Ifeacho Egwuatu, has described the resumption of United Nigeria Airlines as a welcome development for the city and its residents. Egwuatu, speaking while receiving the first flight of the day, UN0548, from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Monday, with a traditional water salute and a red-carpet reception for passengers,

Politics

2027: Edo communities pledge 100% support for Tinubu, Okpebholo

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 24 August 2025 0

The people of South Uneme communities in Edo North have pledged to ensure that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives 100 percent of votes in their domain following what they described as effective grassroot development of the current administration in the state and the federal level. They also affirmed a 100% backing for the Edo State […]

Aviation

Nigerian govt bans flight mode on all flights

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 20 August 2025 0

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has, in a critical move to standardise aviation safety, banned the use of flight mode on all flights. This new rule requires passengers to switch off all portable electronic devices during critical flight stages. It is a decisive action to ensure uniform compliance across all Nigerian airlines, eliminating the […]

Aviation Business

Nigeria to host first-ever international airshow in December 2025

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 20 August 2025 0

Nigeria will host its first international airshow in December 2025, joining the ranks of countries that have successfully staged the global aviation event. The programme will place Nigeria alongside the United Kingdom, organisers of the Farnborough Airshow, the Dubai Airshow, Aviation Africa, and Ghana, which hosted a similar event in October 2017 that attracted thousands

Aviation

LAAC Honours SAHCO Chairman Afolabi with Aviation Visionary Award

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 20 August 2025 0

The League of Aviation and Airport Correspondents (LAAC) has honoured Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, (CON), Chairman of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, with the prestigious Aviation Visionary Investment Award at the 29th Annual LAAC Conference, held in Lagos. This year’s conference, themed “Financing Aviation in Nigeria: Risks, Opportunities and Prospects”, attracted key

Aviation

Nigeria-Ethiopia tourism boost as Finchglow, Ethiopian Holidays sign pact

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 20 August 2025 0

In a landmark move set to redefine African travel, Finchglow Holidays, Nigeria’s leading name in curated tours, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian Holidays. This alliance promises Nigerian travellers a gateway to Ethiopia’s hidden treasures, from ancient UNESCO heritage sites to breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cities, all