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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

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Farouk Umar: Deepening safety through innovative leadership at NAMA

Guest Writer 13 August 2025 0

It is a rare quality to possess a personality that captivates the attention and goodwill of staff members who work under any Chief Executive in organisations, whether public or private. The Managing Director of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Umar Ahmed Farouk, by all standards, seems to enjoy such privilege, having been widely […]

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NCAA calls for eyewitness accounts in Ibom Air incident as NBA condemns lifetime ban

Guest Writer 13 August 2025 0

As aviation authorities continue to unravel the circumstances surrounding the evacuation of Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson from the aircraft, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called for eyewitness accounts in Ibom Air flight fracas. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, has called on passengers who

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A week after Value Jet, AON slams no-fly life ban on Ibom Air passenger

Guest Writer 12 August 2025 0

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has placed Ms. Comfort Emmanson on its ‘No Fly’ list indefinitely, for unruly behaviour. With this ban, the AON said she is banned from flying with any AON member either domestically or internationally for life. A statement by the Public Relation Officer of the association, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo condemn […]

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Osubi Airport boss attributes success to adequate maintenance procedures

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 July 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The management of Alfred Diete Spiff (Osubi Airport), Warri, says the maintenance procedure vigorously adhered to has led to an increase in the number of airlines coming to the airport. In his presentation at the Airport Business Summit and Expo 2025, held in Lagos, the Airport manager, Mr Winston Egwuatu, revealed that […]

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Reckless airport land acquisition: ABSE boss, Idu, wants FG to conduct assessment

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 July 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Chairman of Aviation Business Summit and Expo (ABSE) 2025, Mr Fortune Idu, has called on the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace to conduct a comprehensive land-use assessment that will identify land-use cases that can free up airport land. In his welcome speech at the ABSE 2025 held at the NIGAV […]

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Aviation Perm Sec. Kana to open 2025 Airport Business Summit

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 July 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, on behalf of the minister, Mr Festus Keyamo, will be leading State Commissioners of Transport, Heads of aviation agencies and other dignitaries to declare open the Airport Business Summit and Expo (ABSE) 2025. The summit will be held […]

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Air Peace experiences runway excursion at Port Harcourt Airport 

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 July 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Air Peace says it’s aircraft, flight P47190 experienced runway excursion  incident at the Port Harcourt International Airport Sunday morning. The airline confirmed that the aircraft landed safely at the Port Harcourt International Airport but veered slightly off the runway during taxiing. Fortunately, there was no damage to the aircraft, and

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FAAN board inauguration, ANAP calls for more agencies board

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 July 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Following the inauguration of the Board of Directors of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, the Secretary General of the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), Comrade AbdulRasaq Saidu, has charged the government to name the boards of other aviation

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Airport Business Summit & Expo holds July 15

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 July 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Nigerian Airport Business community, with its main stakeholders, the airlines, is set to converge once again as the annual Airport Business Summit and Expo from July 15-17, 2025, (9 am-4 pm Daily) at the NIGAV Expo Centre, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. ABSE, which is the only fully dedicated airport business convergence, […]

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NCAA hosts aviation security operational, technical excellence forum

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 July 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority NCAA is hosting an Aviation Security Operational and Technical Forum with the theme: Aviation Security: Operational Excellence through Standardisation and Collaboration”. This is a follow-up to the high-level Aviation Security Symposium, which was held in Lagos on April 28th, 2025. This forum is taking

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Keyamo, stakeholders to x-ray aviation financing at LAAC conference

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 July 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) has announced a distinguished line-up of top industry leaders, financial experts, regulators, and policymakers for its 29th Annual Conference, scheduled to hold on Thursday, 7 August 2025, at The Providence Hotel, GRA Ikeja, Lagos. This year’s conference, themed “Aviation Financing in Nigeria:

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FAAN re-strategises for transformation, introduces commercial blueprint

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 July 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is ramping up efforts to reposition its commercial and business landscape through major process reforms, infrastructure enhancements, and digital transformation. Speaking during a recent stakeholder engagement, with the theme: “Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Growth and Development”, the

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African airlines post 9.5% surge in passenger traffic, top load factor gains

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 July 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO African airlines recorded a 9.5 per cent year-on-year increase in international passenger traffic in May 2025, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), marking one of the strongest growth performances globally. While the Asia-Pacific region led overall demand growth, African carriers achieved the highest improvement in load

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South Sudan, NCAT sign MoU on manpower development in aviation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 June 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has sealed an agreement with the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, on the development of manpower in the Sudanese aviation sector. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure a smooth implementation of the training agreement was signed when the Rector/CE of NCAT, Dr Danjuma A. […]

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Helicopter levy: NAMA reads riot act to operators

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 June 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Oil firms operating in the country have been told to formally communicate to Naebi Dynamic Concepts Ltd their proposed payment plans and modalities for applicable air navigation levies The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency NAMA in a statement, warned that failure to comply within the stipulated seven days’ timeframe, the Agency will impose […]

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Air Peace deploys standby aircraft to reduce delays, boost reliability

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 June 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Air Peace has set aside three aircraft to serve as operational buffers in a strategic move to minimise flight delays and disruptions across its network. Chairman of the airline, Dr Allen Onyema, said the initiative, launched in May, was aimed at addressing internal delays and mitigating the impact of unforeseen circumstances that […]

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Passenger facilitation: UNA adopts GDS Sabre technology to enhance flight services

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 June 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO In order to ensure facilitation of passengers through easy access to the airline’s platform, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has engaged the services of Sabre Corporation on the Global Distribution System (GDS). This is just at the UNA prepares for the expansion of its operations outside the shores With this engagement, UNA has […]

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AON berates Oshiomole’s airport conduct, says unruly passenger must face the law

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 June 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has condemned the conduct of former Edo State governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, where he was allegedly prevented other passengers from boarding following his inability to catch up with his flight Professor Obiora Okonkwo, AON spokesperson, who condemned that act exhibited

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Oshiomole shuts down Lagos airport operations over missed flight

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 June 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Air Peace has condemned Nigerian politician Adam Oshiomole’s unruly conduct after he missed his flight and disrupted airport operations at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (Zulu Hall), Lagos. The airline revealed that the incident occurred early Wednesday, June 11, 2025, when the former Edo State Governor arrived late for a scheduled flight. […]