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…
From Marcel Duru, Owerri. The Traditional Ruler of Assa, Obosa-Umuepe Communities Eze Emmanuel Asor has decried incessant attacks by Fulani herdsmen, killings, abductions and destruction of farm landi in the Communities in Ohaji Egbemna Local Government Area of Imo State .Speaking in the Area yesterday, he said that In Abacheke Community Fulani herdsmen on motorcycle…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kaduna Area Command, on Thursday, 23 July 2026, commissioned the SG Hassan Fitness Hub following an Inter-Agency Games organised to promote physical fitness, teamwork and stronger collaboration among security agencies.The sporting event featured football, basketball, volleyball and badminton, bringing together officers and personnel of the Nigeria Police…
