By Peter Okutu Ebonyi State Government has announced the full commencement of commercial flight operations at the Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke in Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The new development was possible following the successful
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Retired Captain Eno Inah, is the Cross River state commissioner for Aviation and aerospace, he spoke with Aviation Editor, CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO, on plans by the state government to engage the training of 100 aviation personnel annually, float an airline, build a maintenance facilities and complete the state airport in December to boost tourism potential of […]
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The management of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano (MAKIA) says it generated over N20.83 billion naira revenue as against the targeted N17.3 billion naira in 2024. Disclosing this in an interview with aviation journalists in Kano on the state of the airport, the Regional manager of MAKIA, Comrade Ahmed Danjuma, said, […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Plateau State government have partnered to build a food cargo hub at Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, to address the staggering N3.5 trillion worth of food that perishes annually in Nigeria. The partnership aims to upgrade the Plateau State airport into an international cargo […]
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO As aviators light up Abuja as Nigeria hosts the first IFAIMA global conference, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo has emphasised the importance of Aeronautical Information Management in ensuring safe, regular, and efficient air navigation. In his opening address at the Global Aeronautical Information Management
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the crash-landing of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School, Ilorin. The incident occurred at 17:28 local time on Friday, during a simulated instrument approach on Runway 05 at Ilorin International Airport. The aircraft veered off the
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Landover Aviation Business School (LABS), a leading aviation training institution in West Africa, is proud to announce that its student has emerged as the Best Performer in the March 2025 Diet of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Foundation in Travel and Tourism With Amadeus Course. Ms. Shakira Olagunju, a student of […]
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Director General Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, says that, sustainable growth of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Nigeria depends on three crucial pillars: safety, security, and innovation. These pillars, he stresses, form the foundation of what he calls a modern and effective Nigerian drone regulatory framework.
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Director of Human Resources at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr Lukman Emiola, has revealed that the agency is undergoing a sweeping transformation to align with global best practices in airport management, driven by innovation, strategic training, and robust staff welfare programmes. In an exclusive interview with THE DAILY
By Dooyum Naadzenga Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN CON FCIArb (UK), yesterday opened the 18th Plenary Session of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) in Abuja, emphasizing the need for collaboration and innovation in West Africa’s aviation sector. Keyamo welcomed high-ranking officials, including Directors General of Civil Aviation from BAG
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), has marked 18 years of uninterrupted service in Nigeria’s aviation landscape with a celebration in the terminal’s ticketing hall. Passengers and terminal users were treated to melodious music by a two-man saxophone band, creating a pleasant
By Dooyum Naadzenga As part of effort to enhance connectivity between Africa and South America, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN yesterday met with Brazil’s Minister of Ports and Airports, Mr. Silvio Costa Filho, at the Ministry’s headquarters in BrasÃlia. This high-profile engagement culminated in the finalization of a Bilateral Air
BY CHUKWUWMWKW IWELUNMO The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed domestic airlines to immediately scale down their flight schedules in line with the number of serviceable aircraft in their fleets or face stiffer sanctions aimed at curbing persistent delays and cancellations across the industry. Speaking on a Channels TV interview on Sunday, Director of
…as NUATE threatens post-May Day industrial action after failed mediation BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has condemned the victimisation of workers by Turkish Airlines in their employment in Nigeria. The President of NUATE, Comrade Ben Nnabue who expressed the union’s displeasure over the victimization in his speech to mark
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Following reports of delays and fight cancellations experienced by passengers of Air Peace, the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Capt Chris Najomo, has summoned the management of the airline. Capt Najomo told the airline to immediately improve on its domestic operations owing to complaints of chronic flight delays […]
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Umar Farouk disclosed on Thursday that plans to commence an improved condition of service for its staff have reached an advanced stage. This is part of measures to ensure the agency’s workforce is well remunerated, in line with the aspiration of […]
BY CHUKWUENEKE IWELUNMO As Engr. Umar Farouk, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), marks 18 months in office. It’s time to assess his performance and impact on the nation’s airspace management. Since taking the reins, Farouk has navigated the complex landscape of Nigeria’s aviation industry, implementing initiatives and making key
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO A.s part of its robust Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives focused on environment, social welfare, education, youth, and women empowerment, Air Peace, the largest carrier in West and Central Africa, has brought a wave of inspiration to Umuerim Umukparo in Mbala community, Abia State. Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to inclusion
The Nigerian flight calibration crew have been formally commissioned to conduct flight calibration services for air navigation facilities. Nigeria has been relying on foreign partners to provide these services for so many years, but with the commissioning of the officers, Nigerians can now handle the calibration of their navigational facilities on their own. The team […]
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO For stepping up security across the aviation sector, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has applauded the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for convening a high-level symposium focused on the pivotal role of aviation security in ensuring safer skies. Speaking during her goodwill






















