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FAAN: How man with alcohol moved in front of airplane, culprits to face sanctions

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Wednesday gave a vivid account of an incident involving a passenger on a ValueJet aircraft. A video of a man attempting to stop a ValueJet aeroplane from departing the Abuja Airport on Tuesday had gone viral. The man said to be a popular Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAN 1), was nearly crushed by one of the wings of the aircraft as the aircraft departed the…

Aviation workers to down tools over NAMA unimplemented salary adjustment

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Management and the entire workers, be it contract staff and bona fide career public servants on the nominal roll of staff with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, have been put on notice of an impending total strike proposed to begin in seven days. According to a statement jointly signed by all four workers’ unions in the nation’s aviation sector, a seven-day notice of ultimatum has already been issued and served by all the unions’…

Air Peace hosts strategic leadership, customer experience for management team

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Air Peace has convened a high-level strategic leadership and customer experience transformation retreat for its management team. This, according to the airline, is a bold step to strengthen its leadership culture and enhance customer experience delivery The three-day intellectual retreat, held from July 25 to July 27, 2025, took place in Ikeja. Organised in partnership with the Lagos-based consulting powerhouse, Ricchezza Capital Advisors Ltd, the retreat brought together top minds and seasoned professionals to challenge…

FAAN, firm sign strategic pact on human capital development

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to deliver on the six-point agenda of the Managing Director/Chief Executive, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku. In a landmark move toward global training excellence, the FAAN Training School has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ATOM Training Services, a world-class aviation training institute based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The agreement marks a major step forward in enhancing the capacity…

NSIB partners FRSC, strengthen transport safety

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has strengthened its commitment to improving road safety through a strategic partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies today aims to broaden safety investigations across all modes of transport, including road, aviation, maritime, and railway. This collaborative action is poised to elevate the standards of safety, addressing critical areas such as enforcement and real-time response to…

NCAA, ICAO begin workshop on USAP-CMA

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In a renewed effort to strengthen Nigeria’s aviation security framework, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has commenced a five-day national quality control workshop for the Universal Security Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA). The technical workshop, which kicked off on Monday, July 21, 2025, at the NCAA’s Lagos Regional Office, aims to sharpen the country’s Aviation Security (AVSEC) oversight system by addressing audit findings and…

SAA, tour operators ink pact to promote tourism

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

South African Airways (SAA) recently held a Tour Consultants Product Training workshop aimed at promoting key SAA holiday destinations and the Voyager loyalty programme. The event, which took place at the Movenpick Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, was an exclusive engagement with leading tour operators and destination marketing practitioners. The Airline’s Country Manager, Mrs. Kemi Leke-Bamtefa, said, “SAA prides itself as an African Network carrier, connecting passengers and cargo to South Africa and Points beyond Johannesburg. Our…

Air Peace aircraft skids off Port Harcourt airport runway

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Wole Shadare

An Air Peace aircraft with flight number P47190 veered off the runway on Sunday morning while landing at the Port Harcourt International Airport. It is not yet clear what caused the incident, but available information claims there were no casualties. The flight, which originated at the domestic wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos, ran into the incident on touchdown at the destination. Air Peace management confirmed in a release signed by its…

Delta unveils new premium lounge at Lagos Airport, to deploy A350-900, A330-900neo, on U.S. routes October 1

Posted on July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Delta Air Lines is enhancing the travel experience for customers flying between Nigeria and the U.S. with a series of significant upgrades that underscore the airline’s long-term commitment to the region. Beginning July 1, Delta customers departing from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) have been enjoying newly renovated premium lounge space, designed to deliver a more elevated and comfortable ground experience. As part of its continued investment in the transatlantic journey, Delta will also introduce…

SAA promotes routes beyond Johannesburg, showcases Mauritius

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In line with repositioning itself as a network carrier promoting routes beyond Johannesburg, South African Airways (SAA) recently organised a Networking lunch with Top CEO’s of the travel trade and showcasing Mauritius as a potential holiday and special activities destination for Nigerian travellers. Expressing excitement about the Mauritius route, Mrs. Leke Bamtefa, SAA’s Country Manager, said, “Today’s event is about exposing our top travel trade partners to the various opportunities that abound in Mauritius as…

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