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Amusan: Nigeria needs urgent investment in ageing airport facilities

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

A former National President of the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents (NANTA), Dr. Soji Amusan, has expressed concern about the condition of many airports across the country. He stated that many of Nigeria’s airports are ageing, congested or lack the modern facilities needed to accommodate growing passenger volumes and next-generation aircraft, stressing that investment in air traffic management, runway upgrades, passenger terminals and cargo facilities is urgently needed. He noted that in a…

Safety Breach: K1, pilots’, Emmanson conducts expose Nigeria’s aviation soft underbelly

Posted on August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

At a time Nigeria is making an upward trajectory in aviation in terms of policy direction, the loss of sanity by the musician, ValueJet pilots and assault by Comfort Emmanson on Ibom Air’s cabin crew could erode the gains made in the last two years if the matter is swept under the carpet. The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is watching. The world is watching, writes WOLE SHADARE The incident involving popular musician King…

Onyema: Tinubu’s Aviation Team Targets Lasting Fix for Nigeria’s Airport Infrastructure Gaps

Posted on August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s aviation sector is poised for a major turnaround as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development push forward with ambitious plans to address decades-old airport infrastructure challenges. Industry stakeholders say the initiatives, once completed, will not only improve passenger experience but also unlock new revenue streams for airlines. Speaking at the 29th League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) Annual Conference in Lagos, Air Peace Chairman and CEO,…

Rewane: Aviation infrastructure downward trend costs Nigeria $3.5 billion, domestic passenger decline in 2024

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

State govt. obsessed with airlines, airports Loss-making airlines rely on govt subsidies, suffer mismanagement, inefficiency The Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), Mr. Bismarck Rewane, stated that due to poor infrastructure, Nigeria’s aviation sector lost $3.5 billion in revenue between 2020 and 2022. Speaking at the 29th edition of the League of Airports and Aviation Correspondent (LAAC) annual conference with theme, “Aviation Financing in Nigeria: Risks, Opportunities and Prospect” held in…

SAA Showcases AI’s Game-Changing Potential, Partners Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce

Posted on August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In a bid to stay ahead of the curve, South African Airways (SAA) has hosted a thought-provoking discussion on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and The Future of Work.” The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce’s July 2025 Breakfast Forum, held at Eko Hotel and Suites and hosted by SAA, brought together industry experts and thought leaders to explore the vast potential of AI in transforming the workspace. SAA’s Regional Manager for Africa, the Middle East, and the…

MRO: Ageing fleet creates significant market opportunity for Nigeria, Africa’s market

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Africa has the oldest fleet average age of any continent in the world. The global average is six years, while in Africa it is 17 years and above. This creates significant aircraft maintenance demands as older ones require more frequent and comprehensive inspection activities to ensure safe operations, writes WOLE SHADARE Nigerian airlines face significant challenges in the area of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), primarily due to the lack of adequate local facilities. This forces…

FCM Nigeria wins travel industry ‘Oscars’ as Nigeria’s leading Travel Management Company at World Travel awards

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In a remarkable testament to innovation and excellence in an industry traditionally bound by convention, FCM Nigeria has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by securing the coveted title of Nigeria’s leading Travel Management Company at the World Travel Awards 2025. This prestigious recognition, often hailed as the “Oscars of the travel industry,” represents a defining moment for both the company and Nigeria’s position on the global travel management stage. Group Msnaging Director of Finchglow Holdings, Bankole…

Consulate partners Nigeria-South Africa aviation summit to scout sector talent

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In a landmark meeting held in Lagos, the South African Consulate General, led by Dr. Bobby Moroe, expressed support for the launch of the Nigeria-South Africa Aviation Exchange Program, a strategic initiative designed to build capacity, develop careers, and strengthen collaboration in Africa’s aviation sector. This pilot exchange program is the first major step under the Nigeria-South Africa Aviation Forum, founded by aviation advocate Toni Ukachukwu. It is being executed by Aviators Management Academy and…

United Nigeria eyes Forex flow with Sabre marketplace

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, said the desire to reposition his airline through technology to reach global traffic and earn more Foreign exchange motivated the partnership between the airline and global travel technology company Sabre Corporation as the carrier is now captured on the Global Distribution System (GDS). The agreement marks the airline’s first collaboration with a global distribution technology partner, enabling it to distribute its product via Sabre’s expansive global…

Majekodunmi: ValueJet’s direct flight to Banjul, boost for Nigeria, Gambia trade relations

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of ValueJet, Capt Omololu Majekodunmi said the airline’s inaugural flight to Banjul, The Gambia, would further strengthen the trade relations between Nigeria and The Gambia. Omololu reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to safe and efficient operations, fully adhering to all regulations, just as he expressed confidence in the Lagos-Banjul route, backed by the deployment of its CRJ-900 aircraft. He said, “The launch of our Lagos to Banjul flight is yet another important milestone…

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