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Airlines to adjust schedules, divert to P’H, Enugu as FAAN shut Owerri Airport for runway repair work

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is preparing to temporarily close the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, to carry out critical rehabilitation work on the runway and key terminal facilities. Owerri Airport The planned closure is part of ongoing safety compliance and infrastructure upgrade measures across domestic air hubs. The closure will allow urgent runway resurfacing, upgrades to airfield lighting systems, and routine safety audits to bring the facility up…

IATA urges global support for CORSIA as aviation carbon scheme hits 10-year mark

Posted on October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments worldwide to strengthen the foundations of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) as the landmark decarbonization framework marks its tenth anniversary. Adopted at the 2016 International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly, CORSIA is the first global market-based measure for an industrial sector and a critical follow-up to the 2015 Paris Agreement. More than 130 countries currently participate in CORSIA, which is…

Etihad Airways, Ibom Air ink interline deal connecting Nigeria, Etihad’s network

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Nigerian carrier Ibom Air have signed an interline agreement that will let guests travelling with Etihad beyond Lagos and Accra continue to five Nigerian cities on a single ticket, starting when Etihad begins services to the two cities in March 2027. Under the agreement, Etihad guests arriving in Lagos or Accra can continue their journey on Ibom Air to Abuja, Uyo, Port Harcourt, Calabar…

Kila Debunks ‘Fake Professorship’ Claims, Moves to Court

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Professor Anthony Kila has rejected a Premium Times report describing him as a “fake professor”, calling the characterisation inaccurate, misleading and damaging to his reputation and professional standing. In a statement responding to the 3 October 2026 publication, Kila said: “For the avoidance of doubt, I am a professor, and I stand by the title and the professional and academic credentials on which it is based.” He said the report reflected what he described as…

FAAN sparks Next-Gen interest with NYSC, high school aviation career programme

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken a decisive step toward closing the future talent gap in the aviation sector by hosting its New Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Training Programme in Lagos. Designed to expose youth to the vast ecosystem of aviation careers beyond traditional flight deck and cabin crew roles, the initiative brought together members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) alongside students from MMA Secondary School, Air Force Secondary…

FAAN targets seamless travel at MMIA with Biometric gates, digital upgrades

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, has laid out a bold vision for a completely overhauled MMIA, one defined not just by reinforced structures and modern architecture, but by smart technology, biometric precision, and contactless operations. Speaking on the sidelines of the just-concluded 35th Airport Council International (ACI-Africa) in Abuja, she said, “We are reimagining the future of MMIA. “This is far more than a physical…

United Nigeria Airlines headlines 2026 Ndigboamaka traders cup

Posted on September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 by Wole Shadare

United Nigeria Airlines has expanded its corporate social responsibility portfolio by securing the headline sponsorship for the third edition of the Ndigboamaka Traders Cup 2026. The football tournament, designed to bring together traders across 58 major commercial hubs in Lagos State, was officially announced on Monday during a press conference in Lagos. The tournament—themed “Unity, Enterprise, and Healthy Living”—is set to kick off on October 8 and run for six weeks. It will culminate in…

Musa, NAMA director bags doctoral fellowship award

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Dr Abdullahi Musa, was conferred the prestigious Doctoral Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Human Resources and Strategic Management (CIHRSM) at an induction ceremony held recently in Lagos. Speaking on the rationale for the honour, the Institute’s Registrar, Dr Minna Abell, cited Dr Musa’s contributions to public service, human capital development, strategic management and nation-building as key considerations for the recognition, stressing that…

Enugu Air to launch regional route to Douala Sept 23

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Enugu Air is set to mark a major milestone in its operational expansion by launching its first international service, connecting Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU) in Enugu directly to Douala International Airport (DLA) in Cameroon, starting September 23, 2026. Announcing the development, Enugu Air Chief Operating Officer Mr Ugonna Agubuokwu said the new route is designed to connect businesses, families, and commercial opportunities across West and Central Africa. “This is more than the introduction of…

Airlines link airport congestion, bad weather as causes of delays

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Wole Shadare

…MM2 considers slot system Inadequate infrastructure, airport congestion, and unpredictable weather have been identified as the main drivers of the high volume of flight delays and cancellations across Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector. Stakeholders and airline operators voiced these concerns during the Aviation Day panel at a travel event in Lagos, which focused on the theme: “Delayed and Cancelled Flights: The Rights of Passengers – The Airline Perspective.” Adedayo Olawuyi, Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria…

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