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2027 Aviation Hall of Fame: NAMA boss Farouk Umar, pioneer MD, Ibrahim Auyo nominated for induction

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2027 Aviation Hall of Fame: NAMA boss Farouk Umar, pioneer MD, Ibrahim Auyo nominated for induction

As preparations for the 2027 edition of the Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) gain momentum, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar, has been officially notified of his selection for induction into the prestigious body. In a press statement signed by NAMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Dr Abdullahi Musa, the agency said Umar was nominated in recognition of his transparent…

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Musa, NAMA director bags doctoral fellowship award

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Musa, NAMA director bags doctoral fellowship award

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…

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Ghost Schedules, Broken Dreams: The hidden toll of Nigeria’s flight delay crisis

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Ghost Schedules, Broken Dreams: The hidden toll of Nigeria’s flight delay crisis

While severe delays frequently trigger passenger anger and airport altercations, the crisis is rarely the fault of a single entity. It stems from a combination of systemic, technical, operational, and regulatory factors across the aviation ecosystem, writes WOLE SHADARE It was supposed to be a routine 50-minute hop. Stanley Wisdom, a Lagos-based software consultant, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) at 6:00 AM on a humid Thursday morning, ticket in hand for a…

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MMA2: Responding to Growing Passenger Traffic Through Capacity Expansion, Collaborative Solutions

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MMA2: Responding to Growing Passenger Traffic Through Capacity Expansion, Collaborative Solutions

The rapid growth in Nigeria’s aviation market is creating new demands on airport infrastructure and operations, requiring airport operators, airlines, government agencies and other stakeholders to continuously adapt to changing passenger volumes. The issue has come into sharper focus during the ongoing ACI Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Abuja, themed “Next-Gen Airports: Driving Performance and Resilience.” The conference is bringing together aviation stakeholders to examine how African airports can respond to growing demand through…

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Minister: Passenger growth not enough, Next-Gen airports must drive performance

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Minister: Passenger growth not enough, Next-Gen airports must drive performance

  …decries Africa’s connectivity bottlenecks, urges full SAATM exploitation Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has declared that passenger traffic growth alone will not transform the continent’s aviation sector, calling instead for a deliberate shift toward sustainable performance, infrastructure modernisation, and deeper intra-African connectivity. Speaking in Abuja at the opening of the Airport Council International (ACI) Africa Regional Conference & Exhibition—themed “Next-Gen Airports Driving Performance and Resilience”, Keyamo emphasised that modernising the nation’s gateways…

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Nigeria emerges Africa’s 4th largest aviation market, passenger traffic surges 11.9%

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Nigeria emerges Africa’s 4th largest aviation market, passenger traffic surges 11.9%

  …18.8 million passengers recorded in 2025 …FAAN boss outlines growth as seat capacity surges 37.4%   Nigeria’s aviation sector has recorded significant growth, emerging as Africa’s fourth-largest market after processing over 18.8 million domestic and international passengers in 2025. This figure represents an 11.9% year-on-year increase. Speaking at the ACI Africa Regional Conference & Exhibition 2026 in Abuja, themed “Next-Gen Airports: Driving Performance and Resilience,” the Vice-President of Airport Council International (ACI) Africa and…

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Iyayi: Communication gaps, inadequate facilities behind airlines’ delay crisis

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Iyayi: Communication gaps, inadequate facilities behind airlines’ delay crisis

 …Seeks systemic reforms amid Air Peace-NCAA dispute Chief Executive Officer of Top Brass Aviation Limited and member of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) Board of Trustees, Roland Iyayi, has weighed in on the ongoing crisis surrounding flight delays and cancellations in Nigeria, attributing the core of the issue to a severe lack of proper communication regarding the actual challenges operators face. Speaking to Aviation Metric, Iyayi lamented that the underlying causes of flight disruptions…

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Part 2: Apologies for the Delay, Rethinking Culture of Late, Postponed, Cancelled Flights in Nigeria

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Part 2: Apologies for the Delay, Rethinking Culture of Late, Postponed, Cancelled Flights in Nigeria

Continued from last week We need to diagnose the causes. Delays should be categorised properly. We should be able to identify technical, crew, airport, weather, ATC, turnaround, passenger-processing, and other causes. Repeated causes should trigger management attention. We need to fix the schedule. A timetable is a promise. Airlines should not base schedules on theoretical aircraft utilisation while ignoring realistic turnaround times, crew requirements, airport congestion, and operational contingencies. An attractive schedule that cannot be…

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Enugu Air to launch regional route to Douala Sept 23

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Enugu Air to launch regional route to Douala Sept 23

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…

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SAA wins top African airline award at travel market

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SAA wins top African airline award at travel market

South African Airways (SAA) has won the Top African Airline Award at the 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market held at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on September 13 – 15, 2026. Voted by the travel industry and members of the public, the award stood out among the Top 100 Travel Icons in Nigeria for Excellence in Travel. The award was announced by Mr Ikechi Uko, Publisher, African Travel Quarterly & Founder, Akwaaba…

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