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FAAN seeks replacement of national facilitation programme, to evict squatters

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

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has called on the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on the need to release or upgrade the national facilitation programme. There are indications that the current Nigerian National Facilitation Programme (NNFP) is obsolete and may not meet the dynamics of airport security facilitation coordination. The Nigerian National Facilitation Programme (NNFP) is a programme designed to streamline and improve the efficiency of international air transport by…

‘CBN’s lack of monitoring emboldens foreign carriers to sell tickets in dollars’

Posted on November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigerians divided over dollar tickets as Naira stabilises Cross-border trading, crime against economy-NANTA President Foreign airlines have returned to their old ways as passengers are groaning over the insistence by some airlines to charge ticket fees in dollars rather than in the local currency, the naira. It is the long-standing policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that the naira is the legal tender in Nigeria, making it illegal to refuse it for…

Ethiopian Airlines, largest carrier operating to Nigeria with 34 frequencies

Posted on October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Begins second frequency to Abuja Africa’s biggest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, yesterday marked yet another milestone with the start of a second frequency to Abuja. This development symbolises the carrier’s continued commitment to strengthening the deep-rooted ties between Ethiopia and Nigeria and supporting Nigeria’s position as a leading aviation and economic hub in Africa. Starting from October 28, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines will operate three additional weekly evening flights from Abuja, in addition to our existing…

Airlines, marketers’ frustration mounts on local sourcing of Jet-A1

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Locally sourced Jet fuel more expensive than imported fuel-CITA GMD Jet A1 market to grow through 2030-Ex-FAAN MD The Group Managing Director of CITA Energies, Dr Thomas Ogungbangbe, has echoed the frustration of aviation fuel marketers, stressing that despite the expectations, the reality experienced by aviation fuel marketers since Dangote’s refinery commission has been far more complex and constrained. According to him, dependence on imports continues as 40% of Jet-A1 is still, saying that although…

FG to review air traffic controllers’ retirement age to 65 amid shortage

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

The Federal Government on Tuesday disclosed that it will review the retirement age of Air Traffic Controllers in the country as part of efforts to bridge the manpower gaps in the country’s airspace management and development. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, said the retirement age will be reviewed upward to ensure experienced hands and personnel are maximised and allow them to pass their experience to the younger generation. Speaking while declaring…

Excessive taxes, charges drive up costs, make travel expensive, says AASA CEO, Munetsi

Posted on October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

African carriers face more than $220 million in supply chain costs The Chief Executive Officer of Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), Aaron Munetsi, said airlines, airports, air navigation services, regulators and equipment suppliers all had a part to play in rewriting Africa’s aviation negative narrative and demonstrating that African carriers can hold their own globally. This is coming as he lamented that Africa’s carriers face more than $220 million in additional supply chain-related…

Fadairo carpets Senator Kalu over pilots’ Indian hemp allegation

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

Says comment injurious to aviation sector Aviation journalist and publisher of Arrival Magazine, Adeola Fadairo, has criticised the former Governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, alleging that some Nigerian pilots smoke Indian hemp and are unfit to fly, describing the allegation as not only reckless and ill-considered but also gravely damaging. Fadairo, in a statement made available to Aviation Metric, stated that for a serving senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria…

Adam: Nigerian carriers to save over N26B annually with aircraft dry-lease

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Senior Advisor for Aircraft Acquisition and Sales, Aviation Strategy, and Government Affairs, Superba, Nuhu Adam said Nigerian airline operators would be saving over N26 billion annually with aircraft dry lease that the carriers are potentially going to enjoy on a large scale as the Federal Government paved the way for the reprieve for the operators. Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, successfully secured access to the dry lease option for its airlines…

NCAA warns airlines against one-month ticket refunds

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Asks Air Peace, Ibom Air, Arik, Overland, United Nigeria to comply The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has frowned on the attitude of airlines for the ticket refund delay, which takes four weeks. Worried by the situation, the aviation regulatory body said ticket refunds in one month is a serious violation of consumer protection laws, stating that Part 19 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) 2023 remains clear on the matter. The NCAA noted…

Ogun Airport, fastest built aerodrome in Nigeria, as commercial flight services begin

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Project, outcome of hard work, says Gov. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Ilishan, as one of the fastest constructed airports in Nigeria, built within four years, adding that the dream of the state is to ensure that its multi-modal transportation connects road, rail, air and water. The Governor who spoke at the inaugural flight of ValueJet’s operations to the airport, signaling commencement of commercial flight said, “Our…

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