Policy Archives - Aviation metric

Teriba:FG’s policy opportunity for women to aspire higher in aviation

Posted on February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Aviation not just a career but a calling-Udoh The Lagos Regional Manager of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Bukola Teriba, has urged women in the aviation industry to take advantage of the federal government’s favourable policy toward women in the sector to aim for greater heights in their various careers. Teriba affirmed that Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has created opportunities for Nigerian women to showcase their capabilities and professionalism, noting that many women now…

FG initiates policy on drone industry in Nigeria

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has initiated the process of establishing a comprehensive National Policy Direction specifically for the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or drone industry, in Nigeria. This move marks a shift from simple regulation to a structured national strategy to manage the rapid growth of drone technology nationwide. The framework is designed to move beyond the existing Part 21 of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs). Its primary…

New MMA2 slot policy to solve terminal congestion, enhance airlines performance

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by Wole Shadare

First private terminal to introduce precision-based system in Nigeria For years, the experience at major Nigerian airports during peak hours was predictable: a sea of passengers packed into check-in halls, long security queues stretching toward the entrances, and a symphony of delayed announcements echoing through the terminals. The recent rollout of the slot system at MMA2 represents the first time a private terminal in Nigeria has moved away from a first-come, first-served model to a…

Developing Nigeria’s aviation local content policy with ‘Fly Nigeria Act’

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Despite the pressure of globalization, the Nigerian Government is ensuring that businesses in Nigeria remain competitive. One key area that government is showing key interest in is the ‘Fly Nigeria Act’. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo is pushing for it, stakeholders are interested in it. Time is ticking, writes, WOLE SHADARE Local content push The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has shown serious commitment to involving huge local…

Six aircraft NCAA’s policy won’t grow sector, IATA presents certificate to United Nigeria

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiorah Okonkwo has stated that the new six-aircraft policy that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is pursuing is a way of dabbling into the business model of airlines and one that is not healthy to grow the sector. He noted that the business model of airlines should be their prerogative rather than that of the regulatory authority, stressing that the reason of flight delays and cancellations canvassed by…

Interrogating NCAA’s six aircraft policy for start-ups, existing carriers

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The new six-aircraft policy of the NCAA for start-ups and existing carriers could set the stage for more problems and erode gains made over the years. Emirates which has over 400 airplanes today started with two airplanes. Ethiopian Airlines which has become a success story in Africa started with just two airplanes to have over 150 aircraft in its fleet. The new policy which is expected to commence in 2025 is anti-aviation development, writes, WOLE…