Some stakeholders in the aviation industry have said that properly positioned and viable airports, along with efficient air transport, could significantly catalyse economic growth in Nigeria. The stakeholders said this at the opening ceremony of the Airport Business Summit and…
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has called for private sector collaboration to diversify airport revenue generation. The Minister of Aviation, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, made the call at the 9th Airport Business Summit and…
By Seun Ibiyemi Following the announcement by the Federal Government to significantly increase passport fees, Nigerians residing across the country have ignited a wave of reactions across social media. Recall that the Nigeria Immigration Service said that the adjustment is…
Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, on Tuesday took delivery of an A220-300 series airbus for Ibom Air, the state-owned airline. Receiving the aircraft at the Victor Attah international Airport, Uyo, Eno said that the growth of the airline was…
By Matthew Denis The Nigeria’s new presidential jet has just arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The luxury aircraft, an Airbus A330, landed at precisely 8:29 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2024.Valued at a massive N150 billion,…
Perishable cargo transportation on Friday received a boost as Bi-Courtney Aviation Services, operator of the Murtala Mohammed Airport Terminal-II (MMA2), inaugurated a 25-metric tonne capacity digital cold storage facility. Bi-Courtney’s Head of Aeronautics/Cargo, and Chief Operating Officer, Mr Remi Jibodu, …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to set up magistrate courts at airports across the country. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to combat touting and ensure immediate judgment for airport rule violations. FAAN Managing…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on aviation workers to delay their planned nationwide protest against the 50% revenue cut from aviation agencies by the Nigerian government. In a statement issued on Friday, Keyamo responded…
A Professor of Structural Development, Anthony Kila, has identified Aircraft Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul (MRO) as a necessary investment to improve the efficiency of the aviation industry in Nigeria. Kila, who is the Director of the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced…
The Airports Authority of Nigeria and indigenous airlines have agreed on critical airport infrastructure improvements and revenue collection digitalization. These measures aim to enhance operations at the nation’s airports, benefiting passengers and airlines alike. Participants reached this resolution in an…
