Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Thoughts on Aviation Regulation, Financing and Nigerian Airlines Survival

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

By Dr. Soji Amusan In a country now estimated at over 230 million, a burgeoning middle class, and an increasingly mobile workforce, the demand for affordable, reliable, and safe air transport, both domestically and internationally, remains increasingly urgent. For Africa’s most populous nation, it is about time that accessible aviation no longer remains a luxury or symbol of elite privilege; rather, it ought to reflect that it is increasingly becoming an economic necessity and developmental…

Onyema: Tinubu’s Aviation Team Targets Lasting Fix for Nigeria’s Airport Infrastructure Gaps

Posted on August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s aviation sector is poised for a major turnaround as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development push forward with ambitious plans to address decades-old airport infrastructure challenges. Industry stakeholders say the initiatives, once completed, will not only improve passenger experience but also unlock new revenue streams for airlines. Speaking at the 29th League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) Annual Conference in Lagos, Air Peace Chairman and CEO,…

SAHCO Plc reports 155.45% profit

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has announced its unaudited half-year financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025, reporting a remarkable 155.4% increase in profit, driven by strong revenue growth and operational efficiency. The company recorded a revenue of ₦21.063 billion, representing a 74% increase compared to ₦12.11 billion posted in the same period in 2024. This substantial growth was supported by an increased demand for aviation handling services, strategic partnerships, and operational…

NCAA asks AGF, IGP to prosecute KWAM 1 over safety violation

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Writes airlines, activates no-fly list against musician The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to launch a thorough investigation into the incident involving musician, King Wasiu Omagbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate and domestic airline ValueJet. The incident, which occurred on August 5, 2025, reportedly disrupted standard operational procedures and raised concerns over passenger conduct and airline…

Rewane: Aviation infrastructure downward trend costs Nigeria $3.5 billion, domestic passenger decline in 2024

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

State govt. obsessed with airlines, airports Loss-making airlines rely on govt subsidies, suffer mismanagement, inefficiency The Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), Mr. Bismarck Rewane, stated that due to poor infrastructure, Nigeria’s aviation sector lost $3.5 billion in revenue between 2020 and 2022. Speaking at the 29th edition of the League of Airports and Aviation Correspondent (LAAC) annual conference with theme, “Aviation Financing in Nigeria: Risks, Opportunities and Prospect” held in…

KWAM 1 placed on domestic, int’l no flight list

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Crew barred from flying, says crew, musician violated ICAO safety protocol Describes action as ‘loss of sanity’ The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo said preliminary report and video footage he received from all the relevant aviation agencies regarding the altercation between the staff, crew of ValueJet and Kwam 1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday, August 7, 2025 showed that the Fuji musician and pilots went…

FAAN: How man with alcohol moved in front of airplane, culprits to face sanctions

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Wednesday gave a vivid account of an incident involving a passenger on a ValueJet aircraft. A video of a man attempting to stop a ValueJet aeroplane from departing the Abuja Airport on Tuesday had gone viral. The man said to be a popular Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAN 1), was nearly crushed by one of the wings of the aircraft as the aircraft departed the…

Safety violation: ValueJet removes crew from ‘active duty’, cooperating with NCAA’s probe

Posted on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet said the carrier is fully cooperating with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in their ongoing investigation, adding that the crew involved was removed immediately from active duty, pending the outcome of a thorough internal review and investigation that has commenced to understand the root cause and prevent any recurrence. The airline in a statement acknowledged the seriousness of the incident, noting that the carrier operates under strict adherence to regulatory procedures and international…

NCAA suspends ValueJet pilots’ licenses over pre-departure clearance violation

Posted on August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Two ValueJet pilots’ licenses have been suspended by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for what it described as a serious breach of aviation safety protocols at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The pilots were said to have “commenced departure procedures from the designated bay without adhering to the mandatory pre-departure clearance protocols.” NCAA’s Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, in a statement issued late Tuesday, confirmed receiving reports of the violation…

Appraising Africa’s air travel opportunities with potential for growth

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The aviation industry in Africa presents both significant opportunities and challenges, with the potential for remarkable growth driven by economic development, rising demand for air travel, and the need for better connectivity across the continent, writes WOLE SHADARE The continent’s aviation industry is poised for growth, due to a rising middle class, increasing international business, and tourism. Countries with higher Gross Domestic Products (GDPs), such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt, lead the aviation sector, supported by…

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