The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has prohibited all physical cash collections throughout its operations, making the aviation industry one of the first to fully implement the federal government’s strengthened Cashless Policy. The Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, issued an internal memo on February 3, 2026, ordering all directorates to stop accepting […]
The management of the Port Harcourt International Airport says the recent increase in tariff on its car park and access gate will take effect from March 1st, 2026 In an internal memo by the PHIA management to all heads of department dated February 12, 2026, directed that there should be sensitisation of the public, especially […]
African airlines recorded a 7.8 percent increase in annual passenger traffic in 2025, according to the full-year report released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on February 5, 2026. This growth, fueled by rising connectivity and an expanding middle class, pushed the region’s load factor a measure of seat occupancy—to a record high of […]
Aviation stakeholders have condemned the new tax reforms as it affects the aviation industry in the country. At a business webinar organised by Aviation and Allied Business Journal in conjunction with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) on Thursday, Assistant Director at the Revenue Service, Mrs Nkechi Umegakwe had informed that, with the new tax reforms, […]
BY OLALEYE OLAWALE On an Enugu Air flight to Lagos from Abuja this morning, August 16th, another mild drama played out briefly. As the plane taxied, the pilot, a female captain, announced that there was a recalcitrant passenger who had declined switching off his phone as instructed, and that if the fellow insisted, she might […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says the lifetime ban placed on Comfort Emmanson by Ibom Air can still be reviewed. Mike Achimugu, NCAA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, said this on Monday during an X Space conversation while responding to claims that Emmanson was treated more harshly than fuji musician KWAM 1 […]
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 […]
By Dooyum Naadzenga In order to enhance international air travel, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), has embarked on a strategic visit to Brazil. This trip follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to establish a direct air route between Nigeria and South America, marking a pivotal step […]
By Dooyum Naadzenga The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has a clear mandate, focusing on formulating and managing government policies and programs related to civil aviation. This includes overseeing air transportation, airport development, aviation infrastructure services, aviation security, and airspace management to advance Nigeria’s aviation sector. Upon its creation, the Nigerian aviation sector experienced […]
By Tunde Opalana Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has denied mentioning names of any airline operators or private charter operators or losing N120 billion to illegal private jet charters. In a rebuttal to a newspaper report, the ministry insisted that the supervising minister, Barrister Festus Keyamo was misrepresented by the newspaper report. Recall […]
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Director General, Civil Aviation, (DGCA), Captain Chris Najomo, says the importance of collaboration and innovation in transforming the Nigerian aviation industry cannot be overemphasized. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos with the topic: Transforming the Aviation Industry: Through Strategic Partnerships: Advancing Airport Concession s for Sustainable Development’, he stressed the […]
Director-General of Civil Aviation Authorities in Africa and policymakers in the continent are tinkering with the idea of cutting high aviation taxes and charges as they lamented that high taxes and charges are killing the African travel industry. The Gambian Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah disclosed when Overland Airways launched flight services […]
In a democracy, accountability is cardinal. Citizens often grow impatient with high expectations. After only a month in office, the Minister of Petroleum is expected to increase oil production from 1.5 million to 2.5 million barrels a day, the Minister of Power is expected to provide 24/7 electricity without raising tariffs, and the Minister of […]
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) and the National Insurers Association (NIA) have expressed divers views on the challenges of aviation insurance within Nigeria. This issue came to light during a stakeholder engagement aimed at forming new partnerships between the NIA and airlines. While members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria raised concerns […]
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Some aviation experts in the country have taken a holistic look at the industry and came up with a verdict that the aviation industry in Nigeria needs urgent rescue to get out of its precarious situation. Aviation consultant and the Chief Executive Officer of Belujane Consult, Mr Chris Aligbe while featuring alongside […]
.Says aviation survival depends on strategic investment, not new airports BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Managing Director, CITA Aviation Fuelling Company Ltd, Dr. Thomas Ogungbangbe, has listed ways Nigeria can improve survivability of the aviation sector, urging governments at all levels to first concentrate on maintaining and improving existing airports rather than invest in new ones that […]
BY HARUNA SALAMI Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has tasked participants at the Regional Forum Workshop on Seasonal Forecasts of Agro-hydro-climatic characteristics of the rainy season for the Sudanian and Sahelian zones of West Africa and the Sahel (PRESASS), to downscale outcome of the workshop to their local communities. Mr Keyamo […]
The Coalition of Northern Patriots (CNP) has hailed the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, for prioritising the safety and well-being of air travellers. The group stated this in a statement signed by its president Kudu Mohammed in reaction to the suspension of the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of Dana Airlines. The […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo, has continued to receive applause over the relocation of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) headquarters from Abuja to Lagos. The Nigeria Aviation Fire and Safety Association (NAFSA) said it is the best decision that will enhance productivity and also boost operational efficiency. […]
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal government has been called upon not to allow non owners of Jet A1 marketers without depot sell the product to airlines at the airport in the interest of safety, normalcy and quality The Chairman of Aviation Fuel Marketers Association of Nigeria (AFMAN) Dr. Thomas Ogungbangbe, who disclosed this in an […]