Babalakin

BASL Chairman, Babalakin Inducted into Nigerian Aviation Hall of Fame

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BASL Chairman, Babalakin Inducted into Nigerian Aviation Hall of Fame

Chairman of Bi-Courtney Limited and the visionary behind Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Dr Wale Babalakin (SAN) has been inducted into the Nigerian Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHOF), in recognition of his pioneering contribution to private-sector participation and infrastructure development in Nigeria’s aviation industry. Babalakin was among 18 distinguished Nigerians inducted into the Nigerian Aviation Hall of Fame for their contributions to the development of Nigerian aviation. His recognition highlights his pioneering role in…

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Keyamo, Babalakin, Onyema to lead discussions at 30th LAAC aviation summit 

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Keyamo, Babalakin, Onyema to lead discussions at 30th LAAC aviation summit 

The League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) has scheduled its milestone 30th Annual Conference for Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Providence Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. This year’s conference will gather top government officials, regulators, airline operators, airport executives, and key industry stakeholders under the theme: “Towards a Sustainable Aviation Industry: Balancing Government Revenue Demands with Sector Growth.” The Chairman of the LAAC Conference Committee, Mr Wole Shadare, emphasised that the industry has reached a crucial…

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At retreat, Babalakin signals new era for MMA2, BASL prepares to sign concession settlement agreement

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At retreat, Babalakin signals new era for MMA2, BASL prepares to sign concession settlement agreement

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has concluded a high-powered three-day mid-year strategic management retreat as it positions itself for a major leap toward regional expansion and international operations. Themed “Leadership for Total Quality Delivery,” the retreat brought together senior management and key stakeholders to map out strategic priorities, reinforce core values, and align leadership for BASL’s next phase of growth. Addressing executives at the opening session, BASL…

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Babalakin: 64 garlands to a quintessential humanist, businessman

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Babalakin: 64 garlands to a quintessential humanist, businessman

TRIBUTE TO DR. BOLANLE OLAWALE BABALAKIN (SAN)@64 By Wole Shadare A star was born into the illustrious Babalakin clan in Gbongan town in present-day Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State precisely on July 1, 1960, in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The newborn was christened by his father, an eminent jurist and former Supreme Court justice, Justice Bolarinwa Oyegoke Babalakin and Madam Ramotu Ibironke Babalakin as Bolanle Olawale Babalakin. His parents were oblivious…

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