By Cosmas Okereafor The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it remains committed to passanger safety and seamless airport mobility, just as it clarifies the air on the recent reports and public conversations regarding the operations of e-hailing services, including Uber and Bolt, at some of the nation’s airports. In a press statement released…
By Femi Anamelechi United Nigeria Airlines has pledged N20 million to sponsor the prestigious annual Chinua Achebe Prize for Fiction, administered by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) for the next 10 years.The sponsorship deal was disclosed today by the executive chairman of the airline, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, following a discussion with the ANA…
By Cosmas Okereafor A cabin crew member of United Nigeria Airlines, Francisca Ogbuagu, has been commended for her composure and professionalism in handling an unruly passenger mid flight.In a well worded letter written and signed by the Chairman/ CEO, Everight Diagnostic Limited, Dr, Everest Opara, he saluted the good character displayed by Francisca when it…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is aware of the ongoing industrial action by aviation unions and its impact on passengers and other stakeholders.The NCAA boss therefore appealed to the unions to sheathe their swords and exercise restraint pending the return of the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus…
The Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) will hold its 2nd Induction Ceremony on Friday, September 4, 2026 at the Golfview Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos in an event that promises to celebrate excellence, discipline, and legacy in Nigeria’s aviation sector.The ceremony has received the endorsement of the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus…
By Cosmas Okereafor Nigeria’s flagship refinery accounts for one fifth of Europe’s jet fuel imports, reinforcing its position as a major force in global aviation fuel trade_*Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has strengthened its position as a global supplier of premium aviation fuel after emerging as Europe’s largest jet fuel supplier for the second consecutive…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Airline Operators of Nigeria( AON), has distanced itself from the impending warning strike called by some aviation unions in the industry.In a release issued on the 3rd August, 2026, the body warned that such strike will spell doom for the airlines that are already struggling for survival, due to high cost…
Further to our earlier advisory regarding the incident at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) wishes to provide the following update. Preliminary findings indicate that there was no fire at the terminal. The smoke observed within the affected area resulted from the discharge of the…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, Chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Dr. Wale Babalakin and Chairman of Air Peace Limited, Mr. Allen Onyema are the leading dignitaries billed to lead discussions at the 30th edition of the League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) Annual Conference schedule…
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…
