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How Nigeria Can Replicate World-Class Transport Systems- Ngwama

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How Nigeria Can Replicate World-Class Transport Systems- Ngwama

Convener of the 2025 Transport Summit, Mrs Pearl Ngwama, has called for an integrated transport masterplan to propel Nigeria’s growth, stressing that Nigeria’s transport infrastructure must become the engine of national development. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Transport Summit in Lagos with the theme ‘Nigeria’s Transport Infrastructure: Innovation for a Sustainable Future’, Ngwama said the world’s most advanced nations are built on formidable multimodal transport systems integrating road, rail, air and sea. She…

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Ethiopian Airlines, largest carrier operating to Nigeria with 34 frequencies

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Ethiopian Airlines, largest carrier operating to Nigeria with 34 frequencies

Begins second frequency to Abuja   Africa’s biggest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, yesterday marked yet another milestone with the start of a second frequency to Abuja. This development symbolises the carrier’s continued commitment to strengthening the deep-rooted ties between Ethiopia and Nigeria and supporting Nigeria’s position as a leading aviation and economic hub in Africa. Starting from October 28, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines will operate three additional weekly evening flights from Abuja, in addition to our existing…

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Ogun Airport, fastest built aerodrome in Nigeria, as commercial flight services begin

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Ogun Airport, fastest built aerodrome in Nigeria, as commercial flight services begin

Project, outcome of hard work, says Gov.   Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Ilishan, as one of the fastest constructed airports in Nigeria, built within four years, adding that the dream of the state is to ensure that its multi-modal transportation connects road, rail, air and water. The Governor who spoke at the inaugural flight of ValueJet’s operations to the airport, signaling commencement of commercial flight said, “Our…

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Nigeria to get first dry-lease aircraft October 6, 15 years after blacklist

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Nigeria to get first dry-lease aircraft October 6, 15 years after blacklist

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that the first aircraft under a dry lease agreement will arrive in Nigeria on October 6, 2025, more than 20 years after Nigeria was blacklisted from dry aircraft agreements. He stated that the reforms of the Federal Government on aviation, as they affect Nigerian airlines’ ability to get a cheaper source of aircraft financing through the dry-lease arrangement, are paying off. The Minister, who…

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Jibodu: How Nigeria can transform air cargo as economic enabler

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Jibodu: How Nigeria can transform air cargo as economic enabler

Nigeria’s e-commerce value projected to hit $18.8 billion in 2030 The Acting Chief Operating Officer and Head, Aeronautics and Cargo Services of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Mr. Remi Jibodu, said Nigeria can transform air cargo into a true enabler of economic growth, adding that the country has all it takes to develop a national cargo logistics policy that integrates domestic air cargo into other multimodal transport. He equally noted that for cargo to be an…

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IATA: Cost of flying impacts air travel benefits, Nigeria ranks sixth top destination from Kigali

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IATA: Cost of flying impacts air travel benefits, Nigeria ranks sixth top destination from Kigali

  Lauds Rwanda’s giant strides in aviation   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has continued to emphasise the importance of air connectivity in unlocking countries’ economic growth potential and prosperity. The clearing house for more than 300 global airlines however, lamented that the cost of flying impacts the magnitude of the benefits that can be generated by air travel, adding that in the past 50 years, flight costs have decreased by 70% globally, making air…

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NAMA modernises aeronautical communications infrastructure, installs AFTN in 26 airports

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NAMA modernises aeronautical communications infrastructure, installs AFTN in 26 airports

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has installed new Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN) systems in twenty-six airports across the country. NAMA’s Director of  Air Traffic Services, Mr. John Tayo, disclosed at the sensitisation workshop on the newly installed AFTN system in Abuja on Wednesday. The AFTN is a global, standardised communication network for the reliable and timely exchange of vital flight-related messages and digital data between fixed aeronautical stations, such as air traffic control…

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Nigeria, Brazil air deal, symbol of connectivity as Air Peace set to launch direct service

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Nigeria, Brazil air deal, symbol of connectivity as Air Peace set to launch direct service

Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace, has taken centre stage in a new chapter of Nigeria–Brazil relations with the successful launch of its maiden Lagos–Brazil flight. This milestone marks not only a breakthrough in aviation but also a powerful symbol of connectivity and enduring partnership between Africa’s largest economy and South America’s economic powerhouse. The significance of Air Peace’s expansion was underscored during a recent diplomatic meeting between the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,…

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How direct air link between Nigeria, Brazil will benefit Nigerian airlines, travellers-Minister

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How direct air link between Nigeria, Brazil will benefit Nigerian airlines, travellers-Minister

Onyema, Idris, others say deals with Brazil I’ll boost economy   The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, highlighted the importance of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) that Nigeria and Brazil signed yesterday, stating that the country’s airlines would benefit exponentially from the deal. This is coming as Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, held a test flight to the North American country in preparation for launching air services to Brazil….

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Experts: Nigeria needs over N142 billion to tackle air navigation deficiencies

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Experts: Nigeria needs over N142 billion to tackle air navigation deficiencies

Seek amendment of airport funds to tackle ANS hiccups Airlines lose $50 million yearly to fuel, delays over ANS inefficiency Airlines’ profitability hinges on efficient airspace   Aviation experts have called on the Federal Government to amend the N712 billion allocation for the total rebuilding of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal to include another N142.4 billion to tackle serious Air Navigation Services (ANS), which encompasses a range of services crucial for the safe and…

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