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Humanitarian Crisis: Nigeria Airways Retirees Cry Out Over Unpaid ₦36bn

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Wole Shadare

A former Nigeria Airways pilot and a prominent voice for the airline’s retirees, Capt. Prex Porbeni has described the current situation of the ex-workers as a “humanitarian crisis.” Porbeni, alongside former spokesman for the airline, Chris Aligbe and union leaders like Sheri Kyari, are intensifying pressure on the government to include this payment in the current fiscal cycle to avoid more deaths among the ageing workforce. Despite formal approvals from the highest levels of government,…

Airlines cite 300% local manipulation for jet fuel hike, plan shutdown

Posted on April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Say surge in price not sustainable, wants FG’s intervention The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have issued a formal notice to suspend flight operations nationwide starting Monday, April 20, 2026, citing the unsustainable surge in the price of Jet A1 (aviation fuel). They described the April 20 shutdown as a final plea for government intervention to prevail on marketers and stabilise pricing. At least one airline has already been forced to suspend all operations…

From Sirika’s Vision to Keyamo’s Delivery: A United Front for CAMP 2045

Posted on April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The ink is barely dry on the landmark 20-year Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP), officially handed over by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to Minister Festus Keyamo just yesterday in Marrakech. For a sector that has long operated on emergency fixes rather than long-term blueprints, this document—spanning 2025 to 2045—is the most significant regulatory milestone since the 2022 Civil Aviation Act. The handover of the CAMP marks the shift from planning to the much…

African aviation’s tech spend isn’t delivering full value – SITA report

Posted on April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The latest SITA Air Transport IT Insights report for 2025/2026 highlights a critical paradox in the African aviation sector: while IT spending is on the rise, the full value of these investments is being choked by systemic and structural bottlenecks. The 2025 report identifies poor data integration as the single largest barrier to ROI. Airlines and airports are spending a record $50.8 billion globally on IT. The African Reality: While 83% of airlines prioritise data-driven…

Aviation Evolution: Nigeria Secures 20-Year Strategic Roadmap from ICAO in Marrakech

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria reached a significant aviation milestone during the opening session of the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) in Marrakech, Morocco. Nigeria, alongside 21 other nations, endorsed the Marrakech Call to Action. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, officially received Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). This 20-year roadmap (2025–2045) is designed to fundamentally restructure and modernise Nigeria’s aviation sector. By adopting this plan, Nigeria moves closer to its goal…

Obsolete Radar: Ticking Time Bomb, Govt’s swift intervention

Posted on April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The clock is ticking. The question is: will we fix the radar before the screen goes blank? asks, WOLE SHADARE For a pilot cruising at 35,000 feet, the silent partnership between the cockpit and the ground is the bedrock of safety. But in Nigeria, that partnership is fraying at the edges. Behind the high-tech jargon and the polished glass of Air Traffic Control (ATC) towers lies a harrowing reality: the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON)…

Lawmakers push to harmonise aviation sector taxes, charges

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Monitors ECOWAS’ charge for travel tax cut Charges eating deep into carriers’ thin margin, says Minister The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, has been a vocal advocate for the harmonisation of taxes and charges in the Nigerian aviation sector, especially as the industry enters a new fiscal era in 2026. Buhari, while speaking exclusively with Aviation Metric at the just concluded Nigeria Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit (NAAIS) 2026, said…

SAHCo takes operations to Ogun Airport, State Backs Firm

Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has reaffirmed its leadership in Nigeria’s aviation industry as the sole ground handling service provider at the commissioning of the newly completed Gateway International Airport at Iperu, Ogun State Airport by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The historic commissioning marks a significant milestone in the development of aviation infrastructure in Nigeria, positioning Ogun State as a strategic hub for passenger and cargo operations. SAHCO’s appointment as the exclusive ground handler…

BASL: Why we adjusted parking tariff

Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), disclosed that the decision to adjust the parking tariffs comes after a comprehensive review of its operational costs and a commitment to maintaining the world-class standards that MMA2 is known for. The firm further stated that the decision was implemented strictly as an operational measure to address severe congestion, discourage long-term vehicle abandonment, and restore parking availability for legitimate airport users. …

FG grants NAMA approval to find lasting solution to obsolete radar

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Following a high-level briefing from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorised the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to find a lasting solution to the geriatric total radar coverage of Nigeria (TRACON). There are indications that the government may consider releasing funds to overhaul and modernise Nigeria’s aging radar infrastructure. In a significant move for Nigeria’s aviation safety, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Umar Farouk Ahmed,…

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