Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Ghost Schedules, Broken Dreams: The hidden toll of Nigeria’s flight delay crisis

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Wole Shadare

While severe delays frequently trigger passenger anger and airport altercations, the crisis is rarely the fault of a single entity. It stems from a combination of systemic, technical, operational, and regulatory factors across the aviation ecosystem, writes WOLE SHADARE It was supposed to be a routine 50-minute hop. Stanley Wisdom, a Lagos-based software consultant, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) at 6:00 AM on a humid Thursday morning, ticket in hand for a…

MMA2: Responding to Growing Passenger Traffic Through Capacity Expansion, Collaborative Solutions

Posted on September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The rapid growth in Nigeria’s aviation market is creating new demands on airport infrastructure and operations, requiring airport operators, airlines, government agencies and other stakeholders to continuously adapt to changing passenger volumes. The issue has come into sharper focus during the ongoing ACI Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Abuja, themed “Next-Gen Airports: Driving Performance and Resilience.” The conference is bringing together aviation stakeholders to examine how African airports can respond to growing demand through…

Minister: Passenger growth not enough, Next-Gen airports must drive performance

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

…decries Africa’s connectivity bottlenecks, urges full SAATM exploitation Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has declared that passenger traffic growth alone will not transform the continent’s aviation sector, calling instead for a deliberate shift toward sustainable performance, infrastructure modernisation, and deeper intra-African connectivity. Speaking in Abuja at the opening of the Airport Council International (ACI) Africa Regional Conference & Exhibition—themed “Next-Gen Airports Driving Performance and Resilience”, Keyamo emphasised that modernising the nation’s gateways…

Nigeria emerges Africa’s 4th largest aviation market, passenger traffic surges 11.9%

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

…18.8 million passengers recorded in 2025 …FAAN boss outlines growth as seat capacity surges 37.4% Nigeria’s aviation sector has recorded significant growth, emerging as Africa’s fourth-largest market after processing over 18.8 million domestic and international passengers in 2025. This figure represents an 11.9% year-on-year increase. Speaking at the ACI Africa Regional Conference & Exhibition 2026 in Abuja, themed “Next-Gen Airports: Driving Performance and Resilience,” the Vice-President of Airport Council International (ACI) Africa and…

Iyayi: Communication gaps, inadequate facilities behind airlines’ delay crisis

Posted on September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 by Wole Shadare

…Seeks systemic reforms amid Air Peace-NCAA dispute Chief Executive Officer of Top Brass Aviation Limited and member of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) Board of Trustees, Roland Iyayi, has weighed in on the ongoing crisis surrounding flight delays and cancellations in Nigeria, attributing the core of the issue to a severe lack of proper communication regarding the actual challenges operators face. Speaking to Aviation Metric, Iyayi lamented that the underlying causes of flight disruptions…

Part 2: Apologies for the Delay, Rethinking Culture of Late, Postponed, Cancelled Flights in Nigeria

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Continued from last week We need to diagnose the causes. Delays should be categorised properly. We should be able to identify technical, crew, airport, weather, ATC, turnaround, passenger-processing, and other causes. Repeated causes should trigger management attention. We need to fix the schedule. A timetable is a promise. Airlines should not base schedules on theoretical aircraft utilisation while ignoring realistic turnaround times, crew requirements, airport congestion, and operational contingencies. An attractive schedule that cannot be…

Enugu Air to launch regional route to Douala Sept 23

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Enugu Air is set to mark a major milestone in its operational expansion by launching its first international service, connecting Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU) in Enugu directly to Douala International Airport (DLA) in Cameroon, starting September 23, 2026. Announcing the development, Enugu Air Chief Operating Officer Mr Ugonna Agubuokwu said the new route is designed to connect businesses, families, and commercial opportunities across West and Central Africa. “This is more than the introduction of…

SAA wins top African airline award at travel market

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

South African Airways (SAA) has won the Top African Airline Award at the 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market held at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on September 13 – 15, 2026. Voted by the travel industry and members of the public, the award stood out among the Top 100 Travel Icons in Nigeria for Excellence in Travel. The award was announced by Mr Ikechi Uko, Publisher, African Travel Quarterly & Founder, Akwaaba…

Airlines debt crisis triggers safety concerns, Bernard urges NCAA financial audit

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Group Managing Director of Finchglow Holdings, Mr Bankole Bernard, said the piling up of debts by airlines and the crisis between the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the carriers over withholding of Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) and Cargo Sales Charge (CSC) was a sign that the airlines are in the red. He urged the aviation regulator to compel carriers to open their books to scrutiny by submitting their financials to the NCAA, warning that…

Insurance protection gap threatens Nigeria’s economic resilience

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

Nigeria’s economic growth could remain vulnerable to major financial shocks unless the country urgently addresses its wide insurance protection gap. SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Nigeria Limited Chairman, Dr Femi Oyetunji, says millions of households, businesses, and public assets remain exposed to losses that could undermine economic stability. Speaking on Wednesday at the All-Inclusive Mass Media Training on Insurance Awareness, Oyetunji said the insurance challenge should no longer be viewed as an industry-specific issue, but as a…

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