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NANTA Rolls Out Zonal Election Timetable Ahead of Golden Jubilee AGM

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In line with its constitutional framework, Nigeria’s leading travel trade professional body, the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA), has officially notified members of the timetable for its zonal elections across the country, as part of preparations for its forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The zonal elections serve as a critical pathway to the national elections, which is a higher hurdle for other contestants interested in vying for positions on the National Executive Council….

ValueJet Unveils VIKI – Africa’s First Full-Scale Airline AI Concierge To Transform Passenger Experience

Posted on January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet, Nigeria’s innovative airline, has officially launched VIKI, an AI-powered digital concierge designed to transform how passengers access flight services, making it the first airline in Africa to deploy such technology at scale. VIKI is a multilingual, text- and voice-enabled AI assistant that responds verbally to voice commands, offering enhanced accessibility for visually impaired users. Through popular messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram, passengers can book and manage flights, modify reservations, check in online,…

AFCAC: Africa’s aviation sector showed resilience in 2025

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) said that, in a complex and evolving global context, the continent’s aviation industry has demonstrated resilience, cohesion, and steady progress, guided by decisions of AFCAC’s governing organs that align with the African Union (AU) integration agenda. The AFCAC’s Secretary-General, Adeyemi Adefunke, stated this at the agency’s 2025 performance report, highlighting a defining and resilient year for the continent’s aviation sector. Adefunke noted that the commission remained steadfast in its…

African airlines saw15.6% rise in demand for air cargo in November 2025 – IATA

Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 by Wole Shadare

According to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), African airlines recorded a 15.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase in air cargo demand for November 2025. This performance made Africa the fastest-growing region in the global air cargo market for that month. Africa’s 15.6% growth rate significantly outpaced the global average of 5.5%.To meet this surging demand, African carriers increased their capacity (Available Cargo Tonne-Kilometres) by 18.1% YoY. The surge was largely driven by…

Airport Police nabs suspect in N1 billion romance fraud

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Police Force, Airport Police Command, in its sustained efforts to combat transnational crimes and prevent the use of Nigerian airports as escape routes for criminal elements, has arrested a notorious celebrity scam and romance fraud suspect responsible for defrauding multiple victims in the United States of America of over N1,000,000,000 (one billion naira), which on conversion amounts to over $1 million. The suspect, Essien Emmanuel Akpama, male, aged 20, was arrested on…

ARRIVAL Magazine Relaunches with Special Collector’s Edition Featuring Bimbo Ademoye

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

After two decades of defining the intersection of aviation and luxury, ARRIVAL Magazine has officially announced its return to the newsstands. The Special Collector’s Edition, themed “Redefining Style & Travel,” is now out for physical distribution across major travel hubs, airport lounges, and luxury hotels. Since its inception in 2005, ARRIVAL has served as the premier compass for the elite traveller. Following a strategic hiatus, the publication returns with a refreshed vision to amplify the…

NAMA inks deal for new head office in Abuja

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

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has formally signed contractual documents for the construction of its new corporate headquarters and Air Traffic Management (ATM) Centre in Abuja, marking a historic milestone in the agency’s institutional growth and Nigeria’s aviation development. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of NAMA, Ahmed Umar Farouk, described the project as a strategic, forward-looking investment designed to position Nigeria’s airspace management system on par…

Astronomic Airfares: Travelling in pain for Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The frustration isn’t just about the money; it’s about the lack of choice. With road travel increasingly avoided due to safety concerns, thousands of Nigerians are forced into an aviation market that is currently at its most expensive and volatile in history. It is incredibly frustrating to feel like you’re being “priced out” of seeing family, especially during the holidays. When airfares skyrocket, the emotional toll of potentially missing Christmas can be just as heavy as…

Four Survive as Cessna 172 crashes at Owerri airport, NSIB begins probe

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

A Cessna 172 aircraft operated by Skypower Express crashed yesterday evening during an emergency diversion to the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed that the flight, registered as 5N-ASR, was originally bound for Port Harcourt from Kaduna before the crew declared an emergency and redirected to the Imo State capital. The aircraft went down in the approach area of Runway 17 around 8:00 PM local time. Fortunately,…

NSIB commences probe into Flybird charter jet incident in Kano

Posted on December 14, 2025December 15, 2025 by Wole Shadare

..8 passengers escape unhurt The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigation into an incident involving a Hawker 800XP aircraft with registration marks 5N-ISB at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano State. The aircraft, operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited, departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday, at 09:20 hours local time, as a non-scheduled domestic passenger flight bound for Kano. There were eight persons on board, comprising two cockpit crew members,…

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