PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK: Comptroller Godwin Otunla, Customs Area Controller (CAC), MMAC, Ikeja.

By Cosmas Okereafor In almost six months the appointment of Compt, GA Otunla was announced by the customs top echelon, precisely towards the end of last year, 2025, we have as a publication organisation being following activities at the MMAC Command under his suzerainty. This is due to the fact that, MMAC area is a…

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Privatization: Shareholders Urge NAHCO To Bid For Airports.

By Cosmas Okereafor Shareholders of the country’s leading ground handling firm, the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (nahco aviance) have urged the management to bid for ownership and management of airport terminals following the planned privatisation of airport infrastructure by the federal government.The FG plans to privatize and concession Nigeria’s five major international airport terminals in…

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NAHCO Records Impressive N65. 82bn Revenue In 2025, Raises Earnings Per Share by 36 Per cent.

By Cosmas Okereafor Leading ground handling company in Nigeria, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (nahco aviance) has increased its total revenue by 22.93 per cent from N53. 54 billion in 2024 to N65. 82 billion in 2025. In same year, Profit Before Tax jumped by 29.83 per cent to N24. 28 billion in 2025 as against…

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WAISD2026: AIMAN Strengthens Profession, Aligns Operations With Global Best Practices.

By Cosmas Okereafor The President of Aeronautical Information Management Association of Nigeria (AIMAN), Dr Ibrahim Audu says, significant milestones have been achieved toward strengthening the profession and aligning operational standards with global best practices.Demonstrating purposeful leadership, strategic engagement, and commitment to the advancement of Aeronautical Information Management in the past two years, Dr Audu, in…

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FLIGHT OPERATIONS UPDATE: Air Peace Announce Service Disruption.

Air Peace wishes to inform the flying public that its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick service of 13 May 2026 experienced an operational disruption following enroute access issues involving the airspace authorities of an African country. As a result of the development and the need for immediate operational clarification with the relevant authorities, the aircraft safely returned…

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Aviation Minister Receives Pioneer Airlines Team As Bayelsa State Owned Carrier Set To Take Off.

By Cosmas Okereafor The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has received the management team of Bayelsa State owned carrier, Pioneer Airlines following the successful issuance of the airline’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC).The delegation, led by the Group Managing Director of Pioneer Airlines, Capt. Okobaundu Henry Ungbuku, visited the Minister to…

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NCAA begins digital Personnel Licensing, Medical Certification as it Implements EMPIC.

By Cosmas Okereafor The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), today announced that it has begun implementation of Electronic Master Plan for Inspections and Certification (EMPIC), system on personnel licensing and Medical Certification.The EMPIC software system would enhance the aviation regulatory body in its oversight and regulations in the aviation industry, aswell provide a centralized platform…

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Why Darkening efforts against Air Peace will fail.

By Dan Onwukwe Always setting its mind on higher things, last Friday, May 8, Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading indigenous and largest carrier in West Africa, had a cherished passenger aboard its flagship international service – Boeing 777-200ER – from Lagos to London Gatwick. Make no mistake, the high-profile passenger was former President and elder statesman…

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Peter Obi Praises Air Peace London Experience, Commends Complimentary SIMPLAA Ride Service.

By Cosmas Okereafor Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has applauded Air Peace for delivering what he described as a seamless and impressive travel experience on its London route. Speaking upon arriving in London aboard Air Peace, Obi commended the airline’s service delivery and encouraged Nigerians to support the indigenous carrier….

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FAAN MD Advocates Closer Collaboration with Nigerian Air Force on Airside Security.

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security across the nation’s airports. She made this known on Tuesday while receiving the Commander of the National Air Defence Corps, Air…

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