October 22, 2026

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Category: Aviation

BASL HOLDS MID-YEAR MANAGEMENT RETREAT ON LEADERSHIP FOR TOTAL QUALITY DELIVERY, SIGNALS NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH.

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By Cosmas Okereafor Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has concluded a three-day mid-year strategic management retreat themed “Leadership for Total Quality Delivery,” aimed at reinforcing its core values and positioning the organization for its next phase of growth.The retreat brought together senior management and key stakeholders…

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Ground Handling, Backbone of Safe, Secure Air Transport- Dr Afolabi, SAHCO Chairman.

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By Cosmas Okereafor The chairman of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, Dr Taiwo Afolabi says, ground handlings in the aviation industry is an essential component of the value chain that supports safe, secure, and efficient air transport. This is just as Afolabi said the company remained committed to embracing innovation, adopting global best practices,…

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NIGERIA, CANADA ADVANCE TALKS ON DIRECT FLIGHTS AS AVIATION MINISTER RECEIVES CANADIAN ENVOY.

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By Cosmas Okereafor The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to deepening aviation cooperation with Canada as both countries intensify discussions aimed at establishing direct air connectivity between Nigeria and Canada.The Minister gave the assurance while receiving the Chargé d’Affaires of the High Commission of…

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Strengthening West & Central African Skyways: Nigeria Advances AMHS Implementation.

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By Cosmas Okereafor The President of the National Air Traffic Communicators’ Association of Nigeria, (NACAN)/General overseer, Aeronautical Communications department Alhaji Rabiu Sani says Nigeria is actively advancing the implementation of AMHS connectivity between the Nigerian Airspace and the ASECNA Flight information regionsThis includes, Cotonou, Lome, Douala, Libreville, Malabo, Niamey, Brazzaville and ND’jamena. Addressing delegates at…

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Air Peace Hosts Travel Agency Forum, Deepens Trade Partnerships With Launch of New Regional Routes.

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By Cosmas Okereafor Ahead of the commencement of its new regional services to Bamako, Conakry, Douala and Libreville on 1 August 2026, Air Peace, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, recently hosted a Travel Agency Forum reaffirming its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the travel agency community and expanding regional connectivity across Africa.The forum brought…

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Keyamo Commissions Remodeled MAD Domestic Terminal, Reaffirm Tinubu’s Commitment To Modernizing Kano Airport.

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By Cosmas Okereafor The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has officially commissioned the newly remodeled and upgraded Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo Domestic Terminal at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, reaffirming the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to transforming Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola…

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AVIATION MINISTER DIRECTS NIGERIA–BELGIUM BASA CONCLUSION AS OUTGOING BELGIAN ENVOY PAYS FAREWELL VISIT.

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By Cosmas Okereafor The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has directed the immediate conclusion of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Belgium, with a view to ensuring that it is signed before the departure of the outgoing Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Ambassador…

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ETIHAD AIRWAYS SET TO RETURN AS AVIATION MINISTER RECEIVES IN AUDIENCE TOP EXECUTIVES.

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By Cosmas Okereafor Nigeria’s aviation sector received another major boost today as a high-powered delegation from Etihad Airways formally announced plans to resume flight operations to Nigeria during a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), in Abuja.The Etihad Airways delegation was led by Capt….

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NSIB INITIATES INVESTIGATION INTO RUNWAY EXCURSION INCIDENT AT BENIN AIRPORT.

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By Cosmas Okereafor The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into a runway excursion involving an Enugu Air Embraer E170 aircraft at Benin Airport (BNI).The aircraft, operating as Flight 4264 (registration 5N-ENR) from Lagos (LOS) to Benin (BNI), was involved in a runway excursion after overrunning the end of Runway 05 during…

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FAAN Unveils 2025 By-Laws.

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By Cosmas Okereafor The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has unveiled its 2025 By-Laws, marking the first comprehensive review of the Authority’s regulatory framework in 21 years.The new by-laws were officially launched by the Chairman of the FAAN Board, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who commended the Management for successfully reviewing the legal framework to…

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