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Domestic carriers risk further contraction as local traffic drops to 12.54 million from 14.52 million

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Wole Shadare

· Local traffic dropped to 12.54 million, from 14.52 million Int’l traffic up by 8.4% increase The traffic figures from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for 2022–2024 reveal a tale of two skies. While international travel has hit a three-year high, the domestic sector is in a steady decline, exposing profound structural weaknesses in the nation’s aviation economy. Data from the agency reveals a stark contrast between international and domestic air travel. The data show…

Experts ask NCAA to invoke NCAR part 18 to stem exploitative fares, price fixing, others

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Excessive taxes by govt on domestic flights unfounded-NCAA Industry experts and consumer advocates are increasingly citing Part 18 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) as the legal basis for the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to enforce measures against “exploitative” airfares. While airlines generally operate in a deregulated market, Part 18 provides the NCAA with specific “economic oversight” tools to prevent price-fixing, ticket racketeering, and unfair competition. The regulations give the authority…

Expert: Airport certification I’ll lower airlines’ insurance premium, others

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

How FAAN underwent tedious aerodrome certification The recent certification of both the Kano and Port Harcourt airports has again rekindled hope for aerodrome safety, lower insurance premiums, and other benefits for the country. The aerodrome certification approvals were formally presented on December 19, 2025, at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, following a rigorous, structured regulatory process jointly conducted by FAAN and the NCAA. Tukur According to the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN) Director of Public Affairs and Consumer…

Nigeria has highest rate of grounded aircraft in the world

Posted on December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 by Wole Shadare

…over 70% out for repairs, grounded due to global spare parts, engines shortage … Operators flood sector with aircraft to kill competition-Henry Nigeria’s aviation sector faces a striking paradox: while airlines like Air Peace, United Nigeria, and a few others are adding more aircraft to their fleets, domestic airfares have reached record highs—in some cases surging by 130%-250% in the final quarter of the year. Despite these acquisitions, Nigeria currently has one of the highest…

‘Exploitative domestic’ fares amid over capacity, stakeholders kick

Posted on December 14, 2025December 14, 2025 by Wole Shadare

• 200% hike not justified-Aero Contractors MD, Sanusi • Taxes, jet fuel stable, Aligbe says increase exploitative • Too much capacity on local routes-ValueJet chief Nigeria’s aviation sector has entered a “perfect storm” this December. While airlines have increased their fleet capacity compared to last year, ticket prices have surged to astronomical levels, with one-way fares to cities like Enugu, Owerri, and Asaba ranging from ₦350,000 to ₦700,000. The phenomenon of insensitive domestic airfares despite…

Excessive pricing threat to ‘Detty December’s viability, says Onitilo

Posted on December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 by Wole Shadare

High ticket price driven by demand and supply-Bernard The Managing Director of Travelden (a subsidiary of Finchglow Holdings Ltd.), Gbenga Onitilo, has highlighted a significant threat to the long-term viability of the highly popular Detty December tourism season in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos. His concern centres on excessive pricing and price gouging across the hospitality and entertainment sectors, just as his warning, primarily directed at the tourism and hospitality sectors, could threaten the entire tourism…

Senate says 400% rise in airfares unacceptable, summons Minister

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

… Describe as outrageous N400, 000, N600, 000 flights On Tuesday, the Senate summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and other key stakeholders in the sector for an urgent interface to address the effects on air travellers. The resolution of the apex legislative Chamber was made in response to public outcry over rising domestic airfares in Nigeria. The Senate decried the situation and asked Keyamo, airline operators, regulators, and other industry…

Over 75% wet-leased airplanes operating in Nigeria

Posted on December 7, 2025December 8, 2025 by Wole Shadare

• CTC gains may take five years, says Aero MD, Capt Sanusi • Laments huge capital flight • Dry-lease deal not retroactive-Aligbe For years, the sleek, modern jets that crisscrossed the nation’s major cities were often just fleeting shadows, wearing the livery of a local carrier but flown, maintained, and insured by a foreign lessor. This expensive arrangement, known as a wet lease (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance – ACMI), became the default, not by…

Nigeria, Boeing sign deal to stem $200 million annual overseas aircraft repairs

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Wole Shadare

• Minister unveils gains of Nigeria’s first int’l airshow The Federal Government has signed agreements with aircraft giant, Boeing and Cranfield University to establish state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance facility otherwise known as aircraft Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) saying it would help in reducing the $200 million annual capital flight for aircraft overseas. The government disclosed that Aero Contractors and XEJet are leading this transformation with new hubs in Lagos and Abuja. President Bola Tinubu who was…

State-owned airlines signpost new era in Nigerian aviation

Posted on December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Survival higher if professionally run Stakeholders: Ibom Air model for state carriers Lagos, Anambra, Ebonyi, others moot idea In a significant shift within Nigeria’s aviation sector, a growing number of state governments are moving beyond airport development and are now actively establishing or partnering to set up their own airlines. This trend, spearheaded by successes such as Ibom Air, signals a renewed government interest in a sector previously dominated by private enterprise following the…

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