Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Ebola: FAAN Activates Preventive Surveillance At Airports

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

Following the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) declaration of the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has activated strict preventive protocols across all international gateways. Just on Tuesday, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) issued a high-alert directive to all domestic and international airlines operating in Nigeria, ordering immediate, enhanced port health surveillance at all…

Ribadu, Bala Usman Lead Major Inter-Agency Intervention Framework for NSIB

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

For decades, the standard operation of transport accident investigations in Nigeria ran into a recurrent, invisible wall: ministerial bureaucracy. Final reports detailing systemic safety failures had to navigate the hallways of the supervising ministry, frequently drawing quiet, intense pressure from political and commercial actors desperate to massage findings before public release. However, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive relocating the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) from the Ministry of Aviation to the Presidency, that era…

Ebola Threat: NCAA Mandates Strict Airport Screenings, Airline Surveillance

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

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a high-alert directive to all domestic and international airlines operating in Nigeria, ordering immediate, enhanced port health surveillance at all international airports. The NCAA directed airlines, airport operators and other aviation stakeholders to intensify public health surveillance measures following the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. This swift regulatory intervention follows the World Health Organisation’s (WHO)…

Nigeria’s Domestic Aviation Paradox

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

Nigeria’s domestic airspace is witnessing an unprecedented paradox: commercial capacity is under strain, yet the rush to launch new airlines has reached a fever pitch, writes WOLE SHADARE In a rare display of regional synergy, Gombe, Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Taraba, and Yobe states have pooled N30 billion to birth the North-East Air Shuttle. The goal is connectivity; linking an underserved, economically critical region directly to the federal grid. Ebonyi State has entered the fray with Ebonyi…

Singapore: A Model for Aviation-Led Economic Growth

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Singapore, an island nation with limited natural resources, has gained recognition as a global economic powerhouse. Unlike many of its Southeast Asian neighbours, Singapore lacks natural resources such as oil, gas, minerals, or substantial agricultural land. The country serves as practical evidence that overcoming geographical and other challenges is achievable through strategic vision, effective governance, strong institutions, and a commitment to innovation. It remains a role model for nations striving to achieve economic success without…

NAHCO Aviance Reports Stellar 2025 Results, PAT Soars to N17.5 Billion

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Leading ground handling company in Nigeria, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO Aviance) has increased its total revenue by 22.93 per cent from N53. 54 billion in 2024 to N65. 82 billion in 2025. In the same year, Profit Before Tax jumped by 29.83 per cent to N24.28 billion in 2025, as against N18. 702 billion in 2024. Profit After Tax grew by 36.02 per cent from N12. 87 billion in 2024 to N17.5 billion in…

Pioneer Airlines gets AOC, transitions to scheduled operations, Minister lauds project

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a move set to redefine regional connectivity, Pioneer Airlines received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Wednesday. The certificate, which marks the final regulatory green light for flight operations, was presented by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Captain Chris Najomo, to the airline’s management team at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja. While the airline has been cleared for non-scheduled (charter) operations, Pioneer Airlines’ leadership confirmed that…

Lufthansa orders 20 long haul jets worth $7.7bn

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Lufthansa Group recently confirmed an order for 20 long-haul aircraft with a total list price of approximately $7.7 billion. This move is a central part of the group’s fleet modernisation strategy, aimed at replacing older, less efficient widebody jets with state-of-the-art technology. The aircraft have a combined list price of $7.7 billion and will support the group’s ongoing fleet renewal programme to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. Carsten Spohr, CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said:…

FAAN: Despite high charges, Nigeria’s aviation pricing falls short of reality

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr Henry Agbebire, said the recent classification of Nigeria by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as one of the countries with aviation charges above the global average fits neatly into a long-standing narrative, depicting Africa as expensive, Nigeria as difficult, and airlines as victims. He noted that IATA is not entirely wrong if they consider aviation charges across…

Jet Fuel Crisis: Rano Air Blinks First

Posted on May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The recent decision by Rano Air to suspend select flight routes is not merely a strategic pivot by a single carrier; it is a loud, distressing alarm for an industry on the brink, writes WOLE SHADARE Rano Air’s decision to scale back its operations is the latest domino to fall in a crisis fueled by an astronomical spike in Jet A1 fuel prices, prompting industry experts to sound the alarm about the future of domestic travel. On…

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