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US/Israel attack: Sky in turmoil, airlines record unprecedented scale of flight disruptions

Posted on February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Over 9,600 flights cancelled, unprecedented Multiple nations shut airspace to civilian traffic A massive military escalation in the Middle East has triggered a widespread airspace shutdown today, severely disrupting global aviation. The crisis began following joint United States and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, including Tehran, which prompted immediate retaliatory missile attacks from Iran. The conflict has forced the closure of some of the world’s most critical air corridors and hubs. Multiple nations have shut their…

Keyamo Performs Groundbreaking Ceremony For NAMA Corporate Headquarters, Farouk Actualises Dream

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Corporate Headquarters and Air Traffic Management Centre of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister described the project as a tangible demonstration of the unwavering commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to aviation safety, job creation, and critical infrastructure development. He noted that…

How back-up system solved air-to-ground communication damage-NAMA MD

Posted on February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Farouk Ahmed Umar, has disclosed that the fire that engulfedTerminal I of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, completely destroyed the agency’s air-to-ground communication system. NAMA’s damaged communication system Speaking at the on-the-spot assessment, of the fire that gutted the Lagos airport terminal, he said NAMA engineers successfully transitioned to backup communication systems sourced from other locations, adding that this allowed controllers to resume aerodrome and approach…

Lagos airport fire caused significant damage to critical infrastructure-Minister

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

· NIMET equipment in ruins, offices wiped out, mobile tower deployed The fire incident at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 1 in Lagos on Monday caused significant damage to critical infrastructure. Following an on-the-spot inspection of the burnt terminal by the Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, accompanied by the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, the Aviation Minister confirmed that, while the building was already slated for demolition,…

Airspace shut, reopens, aircraft diverted over Lagos airport inferno

Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

· BA, Lufthansa, Emirates diverted to Abuja, Malabo · FAAN MD, Kuku, assures travellers of safety A significant fire outbreak at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 1 on Monday led to a temporary shutdown of the Lagos airspace and widespread flight disruptions. The airspace, however, was opened at about 7.30 pm, with Ethiopian Airlines being the first to take off at 7.40 pm after the aerodrome was opened. The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) was working…

New Wi-Fi roll out ends 11 years internet dark age at Lagos, Abuja airports

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

FAAN, MTN partnership returns connectivity to aerodromes After roughly 11 years without a reliable, airport-wide internet service, free public Wi-Fi was officially launched at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Thursday. This return of connectivity is the result of a new partnership between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and MTN Nigeria. The service is currently live in MMIA Terminal 2 (the new terminal) and has also been launched simultaneously at…

Evans:Why intra-African air fares 60% higher than European routes

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Senior Lecturer at Digital Marketing and Tourism at the University of Bedfordshire, Dr Augusta Evans, has lamented that intra-African airfares are 40–60% higher than comparable European routes. This disparity is a central theme in Evans’ weekend presentation on the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the marketing of African destinations. This, she said, has put a massive barrier to “Destination Africa” branding. In her presentation at the African Travel Commission (ATC) meeting convened…

Nigerian carriers profitable on paper, insolvent in reality-Aero MD

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Wole Shadare

· Weak internal governance weakens airlines · Seeks economic regulation to stem collapse The Managing Director of Aero Contractors, Capt. Ado Sanusi has pointed to weak internal governance and failures in corporate governance as a primary reason Nigerian airlines struggle to survive and attract investment. He further stated that an airline cannot be sustainable if it is profitable on paper but insolvent in reality. In his presentation at the African Travel Commission (ATC) meeting…

United Nigeria Airlines grounds two airplanes over bird strikes

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Wole Shadare

A bird Aircraft Hazard Strike (BASH) has again disrupted operations at United Nigeria Airlines, marking the second incident in less than 24 hours. The airline confirmed that another Airbus A320 suffered a B.A.S.H during take-off from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on 15 February 2026. Consequently, two aircraft had been withdrawn from service within a single day. The latest Bird Strike involved Flight UN0519 with registration marks LS-FSJ, scheduled for departure at noon to Murtala Muhammed…

Bang in engine mid-air forces Arik’s emergency diversion to Benin

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Wole Shadare

NSIB to recover black boxes to determine event sequence To issue preliminary report within 30 days An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 flight 740 from Lagos to Port Harcourt was forced to make an emergency diversion to Benin Airport following a serious engine incident mid-flight. Fortunately, the aircraft landed safely, and no injuries were reported among the passengers or crew. While descending toward Port Harcourt, the crew reported a loud bang from the left…

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