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Kuku mandates cash transaction cessation nationwide, gives Feb 28 deadline

Posted on February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Abolishes physical cash receipt The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken a definitive step toward modernising its revenue collection, with Managing Director Mrs Olubunmi Kuku mandating a total cessation of cash transactions nationwide by February 28, 2026. This move is not just a localised initiative but a direct alignment with the Federal Government’s broader fiscal reforms, specifically the “No Physical Cash Receipt Policy” reinforced by the Office of the Accountant-General of the…

Overland in significant milestone, achieves ISO 9001:2015

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Wole Shadare

This is a significant milestone for Overland Airways. Achieving the ISO 9001:2015 certification is a clear signal to the industry that they are tightening their grip on operational standards and Quality Management Systems (QMS). For a carrier that has carved out a niche in Nigeria’s untravelled routes—connecting secondary airports to hubs—this certification serves as a formal validation of their internal processes. ISO 9001:2015 is globally recognised. It ensures that the airline isn’t just providing good…

Nigeria’s Agricultural Export Ambition Takes Flight: A Critical Look at the New Air Cargo Drive

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In the modern global economy, the velocity of trade is often as important as its volume. For a nation like Nigeria, blessed with vast agricultural resources, the perennial challenge has been bridging the logistical chasm between the farm and the foreign consumer. After years of infrastructural neglect and policy inertia, there are finally tangible signs that the government is treating this gap as an economic emergency rather than an afterthought. The Aviation sector, traditionally viewed…

United Nigeria Airlines: Turning Dream into Reality

Posted on February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The story of United Nigeria Airlines is a microcosm of the Nigerian spirit—resilient, ambitious, and unyieldingly optimistic. Its mission is to connect the Nigerian diaspora to their roots and the Nigerian economy to the world, writes WOLE SHADARE In the volatile landscape of African aviation, the five-year mark is often a precarious milestone. Yet for United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), February 12, 2026, marks the moment a domestic dream is turning out to be a global…

Evans:Why intra-African air fares 60% higher than European routes

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Senior Lecturer at Digital Marketing and Tourism at the University of Bedfordshire, Dr Augusta Evans, has lamented that intra-African airfares are 40–60% higher than comparable European routes. This disparity is a central theme in Evans’ weekend presentation on the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the marketing of African destinations. This, she said, has put a massive barrier to “Destination Africa” branding. In her presentation at the African Travel Commission (ATC) meeting convened…

Teriba:FG’s policy opportunity for women to aspire higher in aviation

Posted on February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Aviation not just a career but a calling-Udoh The Lagos Regional Manager of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Bukola Teriba, has urged women in the aviation industry to take advantage of the federal government’s favourable policy toward women in the sector to aim for greater heights in their various careers. Teriba affirmed that Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has created opportunities for Nigerian women to showcase their capabilities and professionalism, noting that many women now…

Lack of transit facilities greatest barrier to becoming global player-Okonkwo

Posted on February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Lack of transit facilities greatest barrier to becoming global player-Okonkwo · FAAN plans facilities in new terminal project United Nigeria Airlines chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has stated that the lack of transit facilities is the single greatest barrier to becoming a global player. Without these facilities, Nigerian airports are effectively dead ends rather than the regional hubs they are geographically positioned to be. Okonkwo emphasised that flying long-haul to London or New York is nearly impossible to…

Nigerian carriers profitable on paper, insolvent in reality-Aero MD

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Wole Shadare

· Weak internal governance weakens airlines · Seeks economic regulation to stem collapse The Managing Director of Aero Contractors, Capt. Ado Sanusi has pointed to weak internal governance and failures in corporate governance as a primary reason Nigerian airlines struggle to survive and attract investment. He further stated that an airline cannot be sustainable if it is profitable on paper but insolvent in reality. In his presentation at the African Travel Commission (ATC) meeting…

Air Peace unveil Business Class lounge at Lagos airport

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, has enhanced its premium passenger experience with the unveiling of a new Executive Lounge at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. This move aligns with the airline’s 2026 strategy to transition regional operations to daytime flights and expand its footprint across Africa, ensuring a more seamless connection for business and international travellers. The Valentine’s Day unveiling symbolised more than a ribbon-cutting ceremony; it represented the airline’s enduring…

United Nigeria Airlines grounds two airplanes over bird strikes

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Wole Shadare

A bird Aircraft Hazard Strike (BASH) has again disrupted operations at United Nigeria Airlines, marking the second incident in less than 24 hours. The airline confirmed that another Airbus A320 suffered a B.A.S.H during take-off from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on 15 February 2026. Consequently, two aircraft had been withdrawn from service within a single day. The latest Bird Strike involved Flight UN0519 with registration marks LS-FSJ, scheduled for departure at noon to Murtala Muhammed…

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