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Tension Mount as NATCA Considers Nationwide Flow Control to Reduce Physical/Mental Fatigue following CNS Infrastructure Decadence.

Clement Olumba5 months ago5 months ago09 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating welfare, working conditions, manpower levels, and career progression among its members. The Association says the situation has reached a point where the safety of personnel, the stability of operations, and the protection of the nation’s airspace can no…

Gateway Air Begins Abuja, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Jos, and Kano Flights.

Clement Olumba5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor As part of its commitment to enhancing connectivity and providing convenient travel options, Ogun State-owned airline, Gateway Air, has announced new flight operations covering major cities across Nigeria.This was disclosed in a statement issued at the weekend by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade….

Obsolete State of TRACON Equipment: Nigeria Airspace Might Risk Losing Surveillance Service – NAMA MD.

Clement Olumba5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar has reiterated that the country is at the risk of losing its airspace surveillance service due to the obsolete state of the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON) equipment because of the difficulties in getting spare parts as…

NAIA , MMIA AMONG TOP 10 AFRICA’S AIRPORT…RECORDS 10.5M PASSENGER TRAFFIC Annually.

Clement Olumba5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor The Managing Director/CEO, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria ( FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has applauded the rate of Aviation Growth as Lagos Airport records Africa’s Fastest Traffic Surge.This declaration was made few days ago at the Airport Council Internationa(ACI), Africa Regional Conference & Exhibition that took place in Luanda, Angola, where also…

AVIATION GROWTH: Minister Of Aviation, Festus Keyamo Declare Open Maiden NAAIS Summit.

Clement Olumba5 months ago5 months ago010 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor The clamour for genuine and meaningful growth in the aviation sector of the Nigeria economy by the operators in the system and policy makers once again came alive, following a two day event on Nigeria Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit (NAAIS). It was a roll call of who is who in the…

Traders Association Adopts United Nigeria Airlines AS Official Carrier…Targets over 10 million traders with exclusive travel.

Clement Olumba5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor A Leading Traders and Market Association in Lagos State (Ndị Igbo Amaka Progressive Markets Association), has adopted United Nigeria Airlines as its official carrier and airline partner, formalising the partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). United Nigeria Airline is one of the leading and fast growing airline in the country that…

STOWAWAY ATTEMPT: Airport Police Command Nab Minor At MMIA.

Clement Olumba5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor The AVSEC Personnel of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) recently intercepted a 14 year old male, identified as Eke Miracle, who, in a stowaway attempt was arrested at the premier gateway. The minor was found on the airport tarmac while attempting to unlawfully gain access beneath an aircraft, an act…

Air Peace Begins Direct Non-Stop Flights To The Caribbeans.

Clement Olumba5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor Air Peace, West Africa’s leading airline, recently announce the resumption of monthly flights to the Caribbean from Lagos to Barbados via Antigua. These monthly flights commencing effective May 24, 2026, will be the only direct flight from West and Central Africa to the Caribbean, providing seamless travel options for business, leisure, and…

I DON’T CUT CORNERS IN MY BUSINESS – Chief Obinna Onwuatuogu.

Clement Olumba6 months ago6 months ago032 mins

Chief Obinna Onwuatuogu is a title holder and also a man of many parts from a humble beginning you would say. He is the founder of Shadros Pan and African Logistics Nigeria Limited and Lasting Impression Logistics Nigeria Limited, reputable logistics companies. Besides, this young, enterprising, philanthropist and dynamic Nigeria has his hands in many…

Minister Inspects Abuja Airport Access Gates as Hybrid Payment System Begins.

Clement Olumba6 months ago6 months ago02 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Friday, March 13, 2026, visited the access gates at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to assess the operational performance of the newly introduced hybrid payment system for vehicles entering the airport.The visit followed the Ministry’s directive restoring the hybrid payment arrangement,…