FCCPC Uncovers Price Manipulation By Airlines During 2025 Festive Season

FCCPC Uncovers Price Manipulation By Airlines During 2025 Festive Season

Carriers to face heavy fines over exploitative fares The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) released an interim report on February 26, 2026, uncovering significant patterns of price manipulation by domestic airlines during the December 2025 festive season. While the Commission has not yet issued the final fines, it has established a legal basis for significant penalties under the FCCPA 2018. The investigation, led by Executive Vice Chairman Tunji Bello, concluded that while demand…

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Aviation Minister Presents ₦184.39BN 2026 Budget Proposal To N’Assembly

Aviation Minister Presents ₦184.39BN 2026 Budget Proposal To N’Assembly

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has presented the sum of ₦184,392,160,433.00 as the Ministry’s proposed 2026 budget to the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Aviation. Presenting the proposal at the National Assembly, the Minister expressed appreciation to the Committees for their unwavering support and cooperation since the current administration’s inception. He reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to sustaining a strong partnership with the National Assembly in advancing the growth…

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United moves to stop United Nigeria’s US launch, over trademark concerns, others

United moves to stop United Nigeria’s US launch, over trademark concerns, others

Chicago-based carrier filed objection notice Feb 25   In a significant move that highlights the competitive tensions of the Lagos–New York route, United Airlines has formally petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to block United Nigeria Airlines from launching flights to the United States. The Chicago-based carrier filed its objection on February 25, 2026, shortly after United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) announced ambitious plans to begin direct services from Lagos to New York by the end of the second quarter…

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‘Many African airports operate 50% less capacity’

‘Many African airports operate 50% less capacity’

Attributes poor performance to high charges Senior Lecturer at Digital Marketing and Tourism at the University of Bedfordshire, Dr Augusta Evans, has stated that many of Africa’s airports are operating less than 50% of their total capacity. This, she said, is contained in the 2022 report of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). This significant underutilisation, she said, is driven by several interconnected factors that hinder the growth of the continent’s aviation sector. ICAO, she…

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South African Airways Deepens Travel Trade Collaboration through Strategic Engagement

South African Airways Deepens Travel Trade Collaboration through Strategic Engagement

In an effort to boost the knowledge of its trade partners and equip them with the requisite skills to take advantage of the many offers available to their customers, South African Airways (SAA) held an Agents Networking Forum for its top-performing agents at the Radisson Blu Hotel, GRA, Ikeja. The Airline set the tone for the day by holding a raffle draw and presenting Shopping Gift Vouchers to lucky winners in appreciation of their support…

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Kuku mandates cash transaction cessation nationwide, gives Feb 28 deadline

Kuku mandates cash transaction cessation nationwide, gives Feb 28 deadline

Abolishes physical cash receipt   The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken a definitive step toward modernising its revenue collection, with Managing Director Mrs Olubunmi Kuku mandating a total cessation of cash transactions nationwide by February 28, 2026. This move is not just a localised initiative but a direct alignment with the Federal Government’s broader fiscal reforms, specifically the “No Physical Cash Receipt Policy” reinforced by the Office of the Accountant-General of the…

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Overland in significant milestone, achieves ISO 9001:2015

Overland in significant milestone, achieves ISO 9001:2015

This is a significant milestone for Overland Airways. Achieving the ISO 9001:2015 certification is a clear signal to the industry that they are tightening their grip on operational standards and Quality Management Systems (QMS). For a carrier that has carved out a niche in Nigeria’s untravelled routes—connecting secondary airports to hubs—this certification serves as a formal validation of their internal processes. ISO 9001:2015 is globally recognised. It ensures that the airline isn’t just providing good…

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Lack of transit facilities greatest barrier to becoming global player-Okonkwo

Lack of transit facilities greatest barrier to becoming global player-Okonkwo

Lack of transit facilities greatest barrier to becoming global player-Okonkwo ·         FAAN plans facilities in new terminal project  United Nigeria Airlines chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has stated that the lack of transit facilities is the single greatest barrier to becoming a global player. Without these facilities, Nigerian airports are effectively dead ends rather than the regional hubs they are geographically positioned to be. Okonkwo emphasised that flying long-haul to London or New York is nearly impossible to…

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Air Peace unveil Business Class lounge at Lagos airport

Air Peace unveil Business Class lounge at Lagos airport

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, has enhanced its premium passenger experience with the unveiling of a new Executive Lounge at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. This move aligns with the airline’s 2026 strategy to transition regional operations to daytime flights and expand its footprint across Africa, ensuring a more seamless connection for business and international travellers. The Valentine’s Day unveiling symbolised more than a ribbon-cutting ceremony; it represented the airline’s enduring…

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SAHCO sets new benchmark  with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification –

SAHCO sets new benchmark  with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification –

Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has achieved the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification, becoming the only aviation ground handling company in Nigeria—and one of the very few in Africa—to attain this globally recognised standard. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is the international benchmark for information security management, providing a comprehensive framework for protecting sensitive data, managing cybersecurity risks, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. In the highly interconnected and technology-driven…

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