By Cosmas Okereafor Following the closure of operations for two days running at the cargo village of Murtala Mohammed International airport, due to increase on cargo charges from #7.00 to #20.00 by FAAN, works in the area has come to a halt as stakeholders await further development. In a joint press conference organized yesterday by…
By Femi Anamelechi A Brazil based Nigerian businessman Uche Franklin Onyekwere has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja-Lagos for concealing parcels of cocaine in his private part and soles of his footwear. Onyekwere was arrested on Thursday…
By Anthony Okechukwu Leading global multi-source content provider powering travel bookings worldwide, Travelport has announced a new multi-year content agreement with Air Peace Limited, Nigeria’s and West Africa’s largest airline.This strategic partnership enhances Air Peace’s content distribution across Central and West Africa and key international markets, while enabling the airline to leverage Travelport’s advanced retailing,…
By Anthony Okechukwu The management of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has commenced a series of strategic engagement sessions with airline partners. The move is part of ongoing efforts to enhance passenger experience and align operational plans ahead of anticipated traffic growth.The engagement series formally began few…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has attained the ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) certifications. The certificates were presented to the Managing Director/Chief Executive, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, at the Authority’s Headquarters in Lagos, marking the culmination of months of dedicated effort, rigorous internal auditing, and organisational improvements. ISO…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has been notified of an accident involving a Cessna 172 aircraft, with nationality and registration marks 5N-ASR, operated by Skypower Express. This was contained in a press statement issued by the spokes person of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau(NISB), Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji. According to her,…
By The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has commenced investigation into an incident involving a Hawker 800XP aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-ISB at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano State.The aircraft, operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited, departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday, 14 December 2025, at approximately 09:20 hours local…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has urged the Plateau state government to invest in the construction of airports for overall development of the state. He said the state remains Nigeria’s leading tourist destination if the right investment is put in place to boost its tourism, logistics and…
By Cosmas Okereafor Arik Air, one of Nigeria’s leading carrier, will be among the key exhibitors at the inaugural Nigeria International Airshow scheduled to take place from December 2 – 4, 2025 in Abuja.The Nigeria International Airshow, an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, is designed to position aviation as a…
By Cosmas Okereafor Plans are in top gear for the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, to host a historic aviation national event, marking a 100 Years of Aviation in Nigeria.This, the Honourable Minister described as a milestone that celebrates a century of courage, innovation, and transformative contributions that have shaped…
