Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

The Dramatic Renaissance of Nigerian Aviation

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

A new era of grit, growth, and cross-border ambition is unfolding. Nigerian airlines are breaking new ground—not just by surviving, but by aggressively expanding their footprints. At the heart of this operational renaissance is a deliberate, dramatic pivot in government policy led by the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo. writes, WOLE SHADARE For years, the story of Nigerian aviation was a repetitive, predictable blues track. It was a narrative dominated by foreign mega-carriers scooping up 90 to 95 per…

Minister seeks decisive action on ‘Open Skies’

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

On the heels of the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) proposed $7 billion funding for the Aviation Transformation Programme, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called for decisive actions to unlock Africa’s aviation potential, insisting that the continent must move beyond policy declarations to tangible implementation of reforms that directly benefit airlines and passengers. Speaking on the sidelines at the just-concluded African Air Transport Expo 2026, organised by the African Civil Aviation…

‘We Don’t Deny NAMA Pays Standard Pensions, We Demand Approved Increments’

Posted on June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Pensioners Association (AMPAN) said at no time did the association claim that the agency had not paid the ex-workers’ accrued pension. One of AMPAN members, Mr Stephen Olopha, told Aviation Metric that the bone of agitation is that NAMA has yet to implement and pay the Retirees their Pension increases as approved by the Federal Government since 2007, which he said the agency had equally admitted in its rebuttal. He noted…

Lagos Is Late to the Flying Club (Part I)

Posted on June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

There was a time in Nigeria when any new idea could be confidently attributed to Lagos, whether it had originated there, been perfected within its bounds, or was being scaled across the region. For many decades, Lagos was more than a mere state; it was a vibrant laboratory of innovation. It was where bold ideas were tested, refined, and ultimately transformed into models others eagerly sought to emulate. Lagos did not wait for the world,…

Air Peace Secures Brazilian Approval for Scheduled Direct Flights

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, has received approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to operate scheduled international air services to and from the South American nation. The Brazilian approval comes as Air Peace accelerates its international expansion drive. The airline has, since last year, applied to the Canadian and United States authorities for landing permits for scheduled operations into Toronto and New York, respectively, and is almost concluding plans to resume operations…

We Don’t Owe Retirees, NAMA In-House Unions Declare

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Debunk Claims of 1,000 Unpaid Retirees The Joint In-House Unions of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has disclosed that the agency does not owe retirees their pension benefits, adding that the assertion that over 1,000 retirees are being denied pension benefits is inaccurate and inconsistent with available records. They stated that NAMA has discharged its statutory obligations regarding accrued pension rights, pension remittances and retirement-related benefits under the Contributory Pension Scheme. They urged stakeholders…

United Nigeria Airlines unveils fleet despite harsh economic realities

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Wole Shadare

· Keyamo declares state-backed airline ‘bottomless pit’ · Names airplanes after Achebe, Obi of Onitsha Today was a historic day as Nigeria’s flag carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, unveiled two newly acquired Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft. Registered as 5N-CFC and 5N-CFB, these narrow-body jets represented a massive leap in capacity for the carrier. More than just machines, they were christened as flying monuments to Nigerian legacy. One bore the name of His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, the…

Benue Boat Mishap: NSIB Chief Leads Safety Assessment Team to Wadata

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Capt. Alex Badeh Jr., on Wednesday, led a team of investigators and senior officials of the Bureau on an on-the-spot safety assessment visit to Wadata, Benue State, following the recent boat accident that claimed 11 lives. The visit forms part of the Bureau’s ongoing efforts to assess the safety conditions surrounding the accident, gather first-hand information, and engage with key stakeholders…

ValueJet Reaffirms Safety Commitment as Engineers Commence Intensive Boeing Training

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet has reaffirmed its commitment to safety, operational excellence, and human capital development as its aircraft maintenance engineers commenced participation in Boeing’s Advanced Technical Training Programme for Nigerian airline engineers. The program officially began in Lagos on June 16, providing intensive training for ValueJet engineers on the Boeing 737 Next-Generation (737NG) aircraft. The training, scheduled to run until July 29, is being conducted by Boeing as part of its ongoing efforts to support aviation safety,…

African Ministers Adopt Lomé Declaration, Implement Matrix to Accelerate Accessible, Connected, Affordable Sustainable Air Transport

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Ministers and Heads of Delegation responsible for Transport, Tourism, Trade and Finance from African Union Member States have adopted the Lomé Ministerial Declaration and Implementation Matrix on Accelerating Accessible, Connected, Affordable and Sustainable Air Transport across Africa, marking a renewed continental commitment to accelerate implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decision and the Single African Air Transport Market. The Declaration and the implementation matrix was adopted during the African Air Transport Convention and Expo 2026, organized by…

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