Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Enugu Airport: Jinxed runway in search of solution

Posted on April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The continued closure of Enugu airport for constant repairs has raised concerns about the sincerity of permanently fixing the problem. It remains a mystery how this runway was fully rebuilt twice in ten years, 2009 and 2019, with the same mistakes made twice to rectify a simple engineering problem that has cost airlines, passengers and the airport authority lost time and revenue, writes WOLE SHADARE Fresh closure The Akanu Ibiam International Airport was closed to traffic…

Nigerian airports running at a loss, FG subsidises aerodrome operations

Posted on April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Minister dismisses predetermined Enugu airport concessionaire, duration The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has lamented that many of the country’s airports are running at a loss: hence the need for concession of the aerodromes. He noted that as a result, the government took a proactive measure to ensure these vital facilities can meet and maintain international standards, given the increasing financial demands of their operations. Speaking through his Special Assistant…

FAAN closes Enugu airport for two weeks to fix runway

Posted on April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said will shut down the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu to allow for essential runway maintenance works. According to the agency, the airport would be temporarily closed from April 22 to May 6th, 2025, for runway repairs. FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah in a statement early Saturday, explained that there is a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a…

Lagos Grand Commandery Set For Jericho Walk Sports Fiesta

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Lagos Grand Commandery of Knights of St. John International (KSJI), Knights and Ladies Auxiliary is set for the maiden edition of the Jericho Walk Sports Fiesta. An initiative of the Grand President of the Lagos Grand Commandery, Brig. Gen. Joachim Chuks Amamgbo and Lagos Grand Respected President, Lady Justina Chinwe Nwankwo, the Jerichio Walk is designed to ensure fitness of the elements of the Lagos Grand Commandery by creating a convivial atmosphere for sports and…

Air Peace suspends flights to Enugu airport over bad runway

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Enugu flights to be operated through Asaba aerodrome Air Peace said it has temporarily suspended flights to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. The airline in a statement by the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo said the suspension of flights to the airport by Air Peace was due to safety concerns of the Enugu airport runway. Ndiulo disclosed that the situation of the Enugu runway had been causing major disruptions to…

Air Peace Celebrates Ike, First Woman To Travel by Air in Her Community

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In a deliberate attempt to humanize air travel and demonstrate the power of aviation to transform lives, Air Peace, Nigeria’s foremost airline and the largest carrier in West and Central Africa, has brought to the limelight the inspiring story of Gold Chinyere Ike, the first woman in Umuerim Umukparo in Mbala, Umunneochi LGA, Abia state, to board an aeroplane. Her maiden flight with Air Peace has since captivated hearts across social media, becoming a symbol…

Eko Hotels to leverage ‘Detty December’ to increase bi-weekly N10 billion revenue

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Wole Shadare

No intention to be global brand chain hotel- Gbadebo One of Nigeria’s biggest hotel brands, Eko Hotels and Suites, said it plans to take advantage of the monumental success of Detty December last year to increase its over N10 billion it generates every two weeks.. ‘Detty December” is a Nigerian slang term for the festive and celebratory period during December, especially from mid-December through the New Year, characterised by high energy, social gatherings, parties, and festivities….

Najomo bags prestigious industry’s Lifetime, Leadership Achievement awards

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Chris Najomo on Friday night was the cynosure of dignitaries at the 14th Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV) Award and Ministerial Dinner as he received the Aviation Lifetime Achievement Award and the Aviation Leadership Achievement Award (Strategic Leadership Category). The DG, the organizer said has put in all his life serving the country’s aviation industry in different capacities and affirmed that it was fitting he now sits…

NiMet issues severe weather warning, forecasts strong wind, heavy rainfall

Posted on April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Airlines warned of potential turbulence The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has urged people to be prepared for strong winds and heavy rainfall in many parts of the country by issuing a three-day severe weather warning. The agency noted that heavy rainfall and strong winds will affect different regions from Friday while Southern states should prepare for potential flooding incidents, the High Impact-Based Forecast Bulletin states On Friday, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected. Affected states include Ogun,…

Q1 2025: Delays, cancellations still set aviation backward

Posted on April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The aviation industry in first quarter 2025 has not done too badly, but the twin monsters of flight delays and cancellations including high number of lost baggage which continued unabated, have continued to put the sector in a very precarious situation, writes, WOLE SHADARE Slow start The aviation industry in first quarter 2025 started rather slowly for obvious reasons. It is expected that after the last quarter of the previous year, the next quarter in aviation…

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