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Aviation Bank: Imperative for airlines’ survival, economic expansion

Posted on September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Civil aviation is often described as the oxygen of modern commerce, a high-velocity engine that links markets, drives international trade, and enables rapid movement across regional corridors. Yet, in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and largest economic market, civil aviation operates within a severe, ongoing structural paradox, writes WOLE SHADARE On the one hand, passenger demand remains resilient, domestic routes rank among the busiest on the continent, and the country’s geographic positioning offers an ideal hub…

NSIB has no mandate to bring down airlines, we follow the facts-Badeh Jr

Posted on August 24, 2026August 30, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Following its strategic transition from the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to the Presidency, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is expanding its multimodal remit across air, maritime, rail, and road networks. In this wide-ranging interview with WOLE SHADARE, NSIB Director-General, Captain Alex Badeh Jr. provides crucial updates on the agency’s legislative transition, operational autonomy under the Office of the National Security Adviser, and ongoing capacity building for investigations into waterways and surface transport. I…

Shrinking Pie: The dangerous economics of Nigerian airlines

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

While multi-airline competition theoretically benefits consumers, the sheer volume of operating certificates in a capital-constrained environment creates severe market distortions. WOLE SHADARE x-rays the yield dilution and hyper-competition crisis facing Nigeria’s domestic carriers The rapid expansion of Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector, marked by a growing list of private startups and sub-national state carriers, is colliding directly with macroeconomic realities. The continuous entry of new domestic carriers into Nigeria’s air transport market presents an economic anomaly. While open-market…

Unremitted 5% TSC: Aviation Unions Issue 7-Day Picketing Notice to Defaulting Airlines

Posted on July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 by Wole Shadare

A major crisis is brewing in Nigeria’s aviation sector as two leading labour groups, the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), have issued a final seven-day notice to defaulting airlines over billions of Naira in unremitted Ticket Sales Charge (TSC). The 5% TSC is a statutory levy collected by airlines on behalf of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other safety agencies….

Unions Issue 14-Day Ultimatum to Airlines Over Billions in Unremitted 5% Ticket Charges

Posted on July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Industrial peace in Nigeria’s aviation sector is hanging by a thread. A coalition of major aviation unions has issued a stern 14-day ultimatum to domestic carriers under the aegis of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), demanding the immediate remittance of outstanding 5% Ticket Sale Charges (TSC) running into billions of Naira. The TSC is a statutory levy collected by airlines on behalf of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other critical aviation agencies…

₦9bn Debt: Ground Handlers Move to Halt Operations, Airlines Risk Service Disruption

Posted on May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Operators’ silence irks AGHAN The Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) has escalated its standoff with domestic airlines, moving toward withdrawing services due to an outstanding debt exceeding ₦9 billion. The five major handling companies involved are NAHCO, SAHCO, Butake, Precision, and Swissport. If services are withdrawn, both domestic and international flight operations across Nigeria will face near-total disruption, as these firms provide the critical ground support required for any flight to depart or arrive. Following the expiration of…

Galloping jet fuel: SADC airlines to implement cost recovery, surcharges

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has noted with grave concern the lack of clarity around the availability of jet fuel across the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region, beyond next month. Air transport, a crucial pillar of SADC members’ economies, is particularly susceptible to disruptions in fuel supplies because it depends almost entirely on imported crude oil and refined Jet-A1 kerosene. Chief Executive Officer of AASA, Aaron Munetsi, in a statement, said…

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…

United to Add 250+ Planes in Next Two Years – Most by Any Airline

Posted on March 24, 2026March 28, 2026 by Wole Shadare

United Airlines today announced the next phase of its long-term plan to win brand loyal customers and further differentiate itself from competitors. The airline expects to take delivery of more than 250 new aircraft by April 2028 – the most by any airline in a two-year period – to further modernise its fleet, add new aircraft variants, create a new experience for transcontinental travelers and introduce new onboard products for every customer, reinforcing United’s position as…

Aligbe: FCCPC probing airlines’ price fixing ‘ll eliminate anti-competition practices

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

…says agency acting within legal mandate Aviation consultant and former spokesman for Nigeria Airways, Mr Chris Azu Aligbe, said the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), as an omnibus regulator, is covered by an Act that authorises it to probe multi-sectoral infringements of consumers’ rights. He described those who hold the view that the agency has no business to probe alleged price fixing and exploitation of air travellers as ignorant, arguing that the…

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