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Dawodu tasks aviation sector on bridging skill gaps for Next-Gen professionals

Posted on October 25, 2026October 25, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The convener of the 8th Explore Aviation Careers Conference, Tolulope Dawodu, emphasised the urgent need to bridge the gap between youth aspirations and industry opportunities in an increasingly fast-paced global aviation landscape. She spoke at the 8th Explore Aviation Careers Conference 2026, which brought together aviation industry leaders, regulators, seasoned professionals, and aspiring talent under the theme, “Navigating the Future: Building Careers in a Dynamic Industry.” Addressing a packed audience of future pilots, engineers,…

Aviation sector grappling with inflation, Forex volatility, says Aboderin

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

SAHCO announces ₦31.7 billion revenue The Managing Director of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc, Mrs Adenike Aboderin, said the industry is grappling with inflation, higher utility costs, foreign-exchange volatility, and the burden of acquiring equipment and spare parts priced in foreign currency. She said these issues have continued to weigh heavily on handling companies, yet SAHCO has managed to sustain growth. “Despite that, SAHCO continues to deliver value to its stakeholders, shareholders, clients and airlines…

FAAN deepen aviation sector reportage, trains journalists

Posted on December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

LAAC chairman, Suleiman lauds FAAN, CIAPS for training The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku said the training of aviation journalists was to help deepen understanding of the fast-paced aviation industry with a view to helping them report accurately. Kuku who was represented by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of FAAN, Mrs Obiageli Orah at a one-day training of journalists and media team…

Aviation sector needs special Forex window, says Aisubeogun, former FAAN MD

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

A former Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Richard Aisuebeogun has admitted that the present Nigerian airline business climate has been positively competitive. He however said that for the industry to witness continuous growth and stability in 2024, the sector would require government intervention and control of the dwindling foreign exchange market or even provide aviation businesses special window access to the much-needed foreign exchange. Aisuebeogun lamented that institutional funding…

One year of purposeful service to aviation sector, ValueJet takes stock

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

To many, one year may not mean so much in the life of any individual but to many others, it means a lot, especially in the life of airlines in the country’s aviation industry. Though relatively new, ValueJet has positively impacted Nigeria’s domestic airline scene. The company’s business model is poised to ensure that Nigerians have access to affordable flights through competitive pricing. With a long-term vision and growth mindset, it has set its sights…