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Chaos to Order: Nigeria Overhauls Airport Rules After 21 Years

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Wole Shadare

For an industry long troubled by terminal chaos, unauthorised airside access, physical assaults on airline staff, and pervasive touting, the updated regulatory framework offers a decisive playbook to sanitise Nigeria’s air transport gateways, writes WOLE SHADARE Nigerian airports have frequently made headlines for the wrong reasons: irate passengers destroying check-in counters over flight delays, touts soliciting unvetted transport services inside arrival halls, and unauthorised personnel breaching restricted airside zones. For more than two decades, managing terminal…

FG Approves ₦46bn for Kano Airport Runway Overhaul

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Minister Commissions Upgraded Domestic Terminal The Federal Government has approved ₦46 billion for the comprehensive rehabilitation of the primary and secondary runways at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano. Making the disclosure on Tuesday, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, revealed that roughly 60 per cent of the contract sum has already been disbursed to the contractor, who has mobilised to the site. Keyamo spoke during the official commissioning of…

TSC crisis: Aviation unions submit 19-Page Memo to Reps, push for review

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Trade Unions within the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has formally submitted a 19-page memorandum to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, advocating for an upward review of the agency’s statutory share of the 5% Ticket Sales Charge (TSC). The submission, dated July 17, 2026, was jointly signed by JAC Chairman M.S.A. Tukur and Secretary Afatakpa Evuarherhe Patrick. The committee comprises four major aviation sector unions: Air…

IATA Steps Up African Safety Drive With Monthly CASIP Workshops

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a fresh bid to address the continent’s lingering aviation safety challenges, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has rolled out a series of specialised Safety Training and Capacity-Building Workshops designed to bolster operational standards across Africa. The initiative, anchored under IATA’s Focus Africa Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP), consists of monthly workshops and webinars aimed at equipping safety professionals with practical tools, regulatory guidance, and global best practices to strengthen safety management and…

Saadia Zahidi appointed new IATA DG as Walsh exits

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026. Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position. She joins IATA from the World Economic Forum (WEF) where she is a Managing Director and Member of the Managing Board. Willie Walsh, IATA’s current Director General, will conclude his duties…

Preliminary report out in 30 days as NSIB investigates Enugu Air incident

Posted on July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into a runway excursion involving an Enugu Air Embraer E170 aircraft at Benin Airport. The Director General of the NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., in a statement said the aircraft, operating as Flight 4264 (registration 5N-ENR) from Lagos (LOS) to Benin (BNI), was involved in a runway excursion after overrunning the end of Runway 05 during landing at approximately 1510 hours local time on Thursday, adding…

Enugu Air aircraft nosewheel badly damaged, runs into ‘bush’ after landing

Posted on July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

An Enugu Air aircraft operating a scheduled flight into Benin Airport has been involved in a runway excursion after landing. All 68 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated without injuries. Damaged Enugu Air’s E-170 nosewheel The aircraft, a 5N-BZN operated by Enugu Air, veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport. The airline confirmed that all 68 passengers and crew were safely evacuated to the terminal building, with no injuries or fatalities…

Overland Airways appointed official carrier for Itsekiri global homecoming

Posted on July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Overland Airways has announced its appointment as the Official Airline Carrier by the organisers of the Itsekiri Global Homecoming, held August 16 to 22, 2026. The Itsekiri Global Homecoming, which also features activities marking the 5th anniversary of the coronation of the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwase III, is billed as the premier gathering of sons, daughters and friends of the Itsekiri nation from Nigeria and the diaspora. Chief Executive Officer of Overland Airways,…

Air Peace, Etihad sign interline agreement to expand connectivity across Nigeria, West Africa

Posted on July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, have signed an interline agreement that connects the two carriers’ networks, opening 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa to Etihad’s guests. Under the agreement, Etihad guests will be able to travel on a single ticket beyond Lagos and Accra onto Air Peace’s extensive network. That includes major Nigerian cities such as Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Enugu,…

IATA: US, China lead global passenger markets; South Africa dominates African skies

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of its World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), offering a comprehensive, data-driven autopsy of global aviation demand, supply, and operational performance through to 2025. The annual report, which tracks the industry’s financial performance, global fleets, and major traffic corridors, underscores a stabilising global market alongside explosive pockets of growth in emerging regions. According to the IATA data, the United States maintained its crown as the…

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