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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,…

MMA2, WEMA Bank Ink Partnership For Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), once again opened its doors to MBR Signature Events and Entertainment Company through a vibrant partnership with Wema Bank to usher the spirit of Christmas into the terminal. While welcoming guests to the event, Mr. Kola Bamigboye, Acting Chief Operating Officer and Head, Space & Premises Management, expressed delight in hosting the ceremony. He stated that BASL is pleased to welcome…

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