Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Mobile control tower ready for deployment at MMIA in few days, says NAMA

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

AFTN restored, fully operational The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NCAA) has explained why it has taken some time to deploy a mobile control tower at Lagos airport. The agency, through its spokesman, Dr Abdullahi Musa, said in a statement that the installation of aviation control infrastructure cannot be undertaken in a hurried or improvised manner. Contrary to the impression created in the media, Musa clarified that the aviation safety tool was ready for deployment and…

Arik incident: NSIB preliminary report details 23 wreckage impact on aircraft

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Highlights extensive damage to airplane The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has detailed the extensive damage to an Arik Air aircraft that occurred during the climb-out en route to Port Harcourt International Airport, Port Harcourt, on February 11, 2026, in its preliminary report. On 11 February 2026, a Boeing 737-700 aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N- MJF, operated by Arik Air Limited, was on a scheduled passenger flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (DNMM),…

IWD: Najomo affirms equal opportunities for women, celebrate their contributions to aviation

Posted on March 13, 2026March 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Director-General of the National Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has affirmed that women in the Nigeria aviation industry have made giant contributions in the development of the sector as they play vital roles in every facet of aviation — from flight operations and engineering to air traffic management, safety oversight, and regulatory leadership. In a message to celebrate the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), the DGCA affirmed that the NCAA, under his…

IRS Airlines wins disputes against 18 Nigerian insurance firms

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Court awards $3.65 million against the lead insurer $200,000 against IGI, $150,000 against Mutual Benefit Assurance In a landmark ruling delivered o by Hon. Justice K. A. Jose at the High Court of Lagos State (Commercial Division), IRS Airlines Limited secured a significant victory in its long-running insurance dispute against 18 Nigerian insurance companies. The case, suit no. LD/3187CMW/2017, centred on the insurers’ refusal to honour a claim following the total loss of a Fokker…

T1: Dragging 47-year-old facility into digital age

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The completion of the modernisation project at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) won’t be merely an aesthetic upgrade; it will be a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s aviation strategy. By integrating the existing Terminal 2 (T2) with a completely rebuilt Terminal 1 (T1), the government aims to create a unified super-hub capable of handling 17.6 million passengers annually, writes WOLE SHADARE For decades, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) has stood as a symbol of Nigerian…

At last, Enugu Air granted AOC by NCAA

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

This is a significant milestone for the Nigerian aviation landscape as the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) officially presented the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu Air on Tuesday at its headquarters in Abuja. The certification marks the transition of Enugu Air from an airline operating through a partnership (previously with XE Jet) to a fully independent, certified carrier. The NCAA Director General, Captain Chris Najomo, noted that the airline completed the certification process in…

M’ East Crisis: Qatar excludes Nigeria from emergency relief flight schedule

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Given the current regional tensions and the temporary closure of Qatari airspace, Qatar Airways has indeed excluded many global destinations—including those in Nigeria—from its initial phase of relief and limited flight resumptions. The situation is fluid, but here is the breakdown of why Nigeria is currently off the schedule. Routes to Lagos and Abuja are currently not part of the emergency relief schedule. The carrier is not yet operating a full commercial schedule. Instead, they are…

FG suspends $300 helicopter landing fees for oil companies

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government has once again ordered a temporary suspension of the controversial $300 helicopter landing fees specifically for oil and gas companies. This directive was issued on Monday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, following a high-level meeting in Abuja with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and key industry stakeholders. Keyamo, Lokpobiri The enforcement and collection of the fees are suspended for an initial…

IATA: Despite drop, Africa tops air accident rate globally

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Region recorded seven accidents in 2025, Middle East, North Africa, with one accident 51 crashes across 38.7 million flights The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2025 Annual Safety Report, released on, confirms that the African region (AFI) recorded seven accidents during the 2025 calendar year. While this number represents a significant improvement in the regional accident rate compared to 2024, Africa continues to have the highest accident rate among global regions. The report highlights a…

IWD: ‘There’s no glass ceiling for women, competence is powerful equaliser’

Posted on March 8, 2026March 9, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Engr. Teresa Ijeoma Ihenachor, Director of Safety, Electronic and Engineering Services (DSEES), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), is the first woman to attain the position in the long history of Nigeria’s aviation industry. In this interview with WOLE SHADARE to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), a day to honour the achievements of women and promotions of gender equality, empowerment and women’s right speaks on her 30 year marathon that began in 1994 as Signal Officer…

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