By Cosmas Okereafor The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo says the federal government is positioning the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to facilitate a regional Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul centre in Nigeria that will serve West and Central Africa. According to Keyamo, such move will reduce costs, retaining capital, and creating…
By Cosmas Okereafor Following the successful launch of flight operations into London Heathrow airport recently by Nigeria’s leading carrier Air Peace, experts are to gather to share ideas on how best Nigerian airlines can remain competitive and analyse factors that could shape the carriers’ long-term viability on the London route. Organisers disclosed that former Director…
By Cosmas Okereafor From left Alhaji Umar Ganduje, Chairman of Board, FAAN and Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, MD?CEO, FAAN at the second day of FAAN National Aviation Conference held at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos on Tuesday. Pix (2) From left Capt Rowland Iyayi, President/CEO, Topbrass Aviation Ltd; Capt. Ado Sanusi, MD/CE, Aero Contrators of Nigeria…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to get rid of those who are doing businesses illegally along the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), road in Lagos. Managing Director of the agency, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku gave the hint few days ago during a press parley with the media on activities marking the…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs.Olubunmi Kuku, yesterday called for stronger ties, and effective communication, trust and teamwork within the aviation community. The FAAN boss made this call on the occasion of safety week, 2025, where cream of aviation journalists were addressed at the Authority’s…
By Femi Anamelechi The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), led by President Abdulmunaf Sarina, has lauded the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its significant business-friendly reforms, marking a new era of collaboration between the airline industry and customs. The NCS received a high-level delegation from the AON’s Board of Trustees on Monday, September 22, 2025….
By Femi Anamelechi There is a wind of change blowing at the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) Secretariat, Airport Chapter following the assumption of office by a new Chairman in the person of Hon. Bola Asiru-Balogun. For many, a Daniel has come to judgement following the assumption of office by this purposeful, visionary,…
By Femi Anamelechi As agency intercepts 90 parcels of Loud in kitchen sinks NDLEA has arrested a 50-year-old widow and fashion designer, Mrs. Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike over attempt to traffic 1.3 kilograms of cocaine, using fake pregnancy as a façade to escape scrutiny and detection.The widow who is a mother of one and proprietress of…
By Femi Anamelechi The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has expressed satisfaction and commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for his intervention in the recent controversies involving Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam 1, and airline passenger Comfort Emmanson.The Association commended the minister’s decision to reduce sanctions…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned in strong terms the treatment of Ms. Comfort Emmanson aboard an Ibom Air flight on August 10, 2025, describing the airline’s actions , including a lifetime ban supported by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) as reckless, unlawful, and a gross violation of her right…
