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How Nigeria Can Replicate World-Class Transport Systems- Ngwama

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Convener of the 2025 Transport Summit, Mrs Pearl Ngwama, has called for an integrated transport masterplan to propel Nigeria’s growth, stressing that Nigeria’s transport infrastructure must become the engine of national development. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Transport Summit in Lagos with the theme ‘Nigeria’s Transport Infrastructure: Innovation for a Sustainable Future’, Ngwama said the world’s most advanced nations are built on formidable multimodal transport systems integrating road, rail, air and sea. She…

Ethiopian Airlines, largest carrier operating to Nigeria with 34 frequencies

Posted on October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Begins second frequency to Abuja Africa’s biggest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, yesterday marked yet another milestone with the start of a second frequency to Abuja. This development symbolises the carrier’s continued commitment to strengthening the deep-rooted ties between Ethiopia and Nigeria and supporting Nigeria’s position as a leading aviation and economic hub in Africa. Starting from October 28, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines will operate three additional weekly evening flights from Abuja, in addition to our existing…

Benchmarking 2014 national conference report, realities in aviation sector

Posted on October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The 2014 National Conference committee report on transportation highlights some of the areas that need improvement in the country’s aviation industry. The report is holistic. While some of the inadequacies have been tackled, many areas are still crying for adjustments and implementation, writes WOLE SHADARE The 2014 National Conference committee report on transportation, headed by Senator Musa Adede, went in-depth on how best to improve the country’s transportation system, reflecting the desire to improve the…

Onyema: Air Peace’s Heathrow flight, symbol of national pride

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace’s launch of direct flights between London Heathrow Airport and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja is a mark of resilience and restoring the Nigerian flag to one of the world’s busiest air corridors after more than a decade. The Executive Director, International Operations, of the airline, Nnenna Onyema, described the new operation as a “symbol of national pride and resilience,” emphasising that it represents more than just a new…

Okon: Aviation fuel market hampered by inefficiency, thin profit margin

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Chairman, Avifuel Limited, Capt Augustine Okon said, for too long, the fuel market has been shrouded in clouds of uncertainty, arising from rising costs, forex pressure, import dependence, and erratic supply. The aviation fuel market, Okon stated, is a mirror of Nigeria itself; rich in promise, hampered by inefficiency, yet always full of hope. Speaking at a colloquium with the theme, “The Scenario and the Metaphor,” Okon noted that the scenario is technical, involving economics,…

Airlines, marketers’ frustration mounts on local sourcing of Jet-A1

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Locally sourced Jet fuel more expensive than imported fuel-CITA GMD Jet A1 market to grow through 2030-Ex-FAAN MD The Group Managing Director of CITA Energies, Dr Thomas Ogungbangbe, has echoed the frustration of aviation fuel marketers, stressing that despite the expectations, the reality experienced by aviation fuel marketers since Dangote’s refinery commission has been far more complex and constrained. According to him, dependence on imports continues as 40% of Jet-A1 is still, saying that although…

Delta Enhances Lagos–Atlanta Service with A350-900

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Mega carrier, Delta Air Lines, is enhancing the travel experience for customers this winter with the deployment of its next-generation Airbus A350-900 and Airbus A330-900neo aircraft on the Lagos to Atlanta route. The seasonal upgrade is designed to meet the strong demand for travel during the busy winter and holiday period, while offering customers more comfort, an improved onboard experience across all cabins of service, and increased cargo capacity. Through late November, customers will see…

Experts: How Jet A1 market proliferation creates black market, raises safety concerns

Posted on October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Ndulue calls for NCAA’s vigilance, Aisuebegun advocates competition in jet fuel market The proliferation of the aviation fuel business in Nigeria could force many suppliers of the commodity to seek alternative businesses, as many of them are said to be competing dangerously amongst themselves, a situation that has affected the quality of Jet A1 in the country. This was the view of aviation fuel stakeholders who spoke on the sidelines of CITA Energies Colloquium with…

FG to review air traffic controllers’ retirement age to 65 amid shortage

Posted on October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government on Tuesday disclosed that it will review the retirement age of Air Traffic Controllers in the country as part of efforts to bridge the manpower gaps in the country’s airspace management and development. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, said the retirement age will be reviewed upward to ensure experienced hands and personnel are maximised and allow them to pass their experience to the younger generation. Speaking while declaring…

Comparative air travel costs analysis in Africa

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Flying within Africa is more expensive than just about anywhere else in the world. Travellers pay higher ticket prices and more tax, write, WOLE SHADARE It is no longer news that Nigeria and some African nations possess some of the highest taxes and charges. This situation has led to an astronomical increase in the price of air tickets, one that has made air travel very expensive in these regions. Lost revenue Nigeria is said to be…

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