Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Balkan: Our network provides Nigerian travellers with unparalleled connectivity to 356 destinations in 132 countries

Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Lokman Balkan is the General Manager of Turkish Airlines in Nigeria. His leadership has been characterised by a strategic focus on expanding the airline’s footprint in Africa and improving the passenger experience for Nigerian travellers. In this interview with WOLE SHADARE in his Lagos office, he speaks on aggressive expansion of the carrier with the airline hitting record global passenger numbers—surpassing 92 million in 2025—with integrated Nigerian culture into the skies Many travellers now prioritise comfort, flexibility, and…

‘Many African airports operate 50% less capacity’

Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Attributes poor performance to high charges Senior Lecturer at Digital Marketing and Tourism at the University of Bedfordshire, Dr Augusta Evans, has stated that many of Africa’s airports are operating less than 50% of their total capacity. This, she said, is contained in the 2022 report of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). This significant underutilisation, she said, is driven by several interconnected factors that hinder the growth of the continent’s aviation sector. ICAO, she…

South African Airways Deepens Travel Trade Collaboration through Strategic Engagement

Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In an effort to boost the knowledge of its trade partners and equip them with the requisite skills to take advantage of the many offers available to their customers, South African Airways (SAA) held an Agents Networking Forum for its top-performing agents at the Radisson Blu Hotel, GRA, Ikeja. The Airline set the tone for the day by holding a raffle draw and presenting Shopping Gift Vouchers to lucky winners in appreciation of their support…

ValueJet Expands Lagos–Owerri Route with Daily Flights from March 23, 2026

Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet has announced the commencement of daily flights between Lagos and Owerri, effective March 23, 2026, strengthening connectivity between Nigeria’s commercial hub and the South-East region. The airline, which currently operates three weekly flights on the Lagos–Owerri route, is increasing frequency to seven flights a week in response to growing passenger demand and the need for more flexible travel options for business and leisure travellers. With this expansion, customers travelling between Lagos and Owerri will…

New Wi-Fi roll out ends 11 years internet dark age at Lagos, Abuja airports

Posted on February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 by Wole Shadare

FAAN, MTN partnership returns connectivity to aerodromes After roughly 11 years without a reliable, airport-wide internet service, free public Wi-Fi was officially launched at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Thursday. This return of connectivity is the result of a new partnership between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and MTN Nigeria. The service is currently live in MMIA Terminal 2 (the new terminal) and has also been launched simultaneously at…

Kuku mandates cash transaction cessation nationwide, gives Feb 28 deadline

Posted on February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Abolishes physical cash receipt The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken a definitive step toward modernising its revenue collection, with Managing Director Mrs Olubunmi Kuku mandating a total cessation of cash transactions nationwide by February 28, 2026. This move is not just a localised initiative but a direct alignment with the Federal Government’s broader fiscal reforms, specifically the “No Physical Cash Receipt Policy” reinforced by the Office of the Accountant-General of the…

Overland in significant milestone, achieves ISO 9001:2015

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Wole Shadare

This is a significant milestone for Overland Airways. Achieving the ISO 9001:2015 certification is a clear signal to the industry that they are tightening their grip on operational standards and Quality Management Systems (QMS). For a carrier that has carved out a niche in Nigeria’s untravelled routes—connecting secondary airports to hubs—this certification serves as a formal validation of their internal processes. ISO 9001:2015 is globally recognised. It ensures that the airline isn’t just providing good…

Nigeria’s Agricultural Export Ambition Takes Flight: A Critical Look at the New Air Cargo Drive

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In the modern global economy, the velocity of trade is often as important as its volume. For a nation like Nigeria, blessed with vast agricultural resources, the perennial challenge has been bridging the logistical chasm between the farm and the foreign consumer. After years of infrastructural neglect and policy inertia, there are finally tangible signs that the government is treating this gap as an economic emergency rather than an afterthought. The Aviation sector, traditionally viewed…

United Nigeria Airlines: Turning Dream into Reality

Posted on February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The story of United Nigeria Airlines is a microcosm of the Nigerian spirit—resilient, ambitious, and unyieldingly optimistic. Its mission is to connect the Nigerian diaspora to their roots and the Nigerian economy to the world, writes WOLE SHADARE In the volatile landscape of African aviation, the five-year mark is often a precarious milestone. Yet for United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), February 12, 2026, marks the moment a domestic dream is turning out to be a global…

Evans:Why intra-African air fares 60% higher than European routes

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Senior Lecturer at Digital Marketing and Tourism at the University of Bedfordshire, Dr Augusta Evans, has lamented that intra-African airfares are 40–60% higher than comparable European routes. This disparity is a central theme in Evans’ weekend presentation on the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the marketing of African destinations. This, she said, has put a massive barrier to “Destination Africa” branding. In her presentation at the African Travel Commission (ATC) meeting convened…

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