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Safety compliance, regulation in Nigerian aviation: Beyond safety culture rules

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

By Capt. Evarest Nnaji Aviation is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the world, and for good reason. In Nigeria, where air transport plays a vital role in economic development and regional connectivity, safety compliance is not merely a regulatory requirement but a strategic necessity. While regulations, manuals, and audits form the backbone of aviation safety, sustainable safety performance depends on deeper cultural, leadership, and learning-oriented practices within organisations. Achieving this requires the…

MMA2 Prioritizes Safety, Decorum At Yuletide

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) is becoming a beehive of activities as the year draws to a close. This season, characterised by festive anticipation, underscores MMA2’s critical role in Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure. As is the practice, the terminal is fully operational and prepared to handle the peak rush, ensuring that the spirit of celebration begins the moment you step through the doors. This is evident by the decorations in and around the terminal….

How passenger unruly behaviour undermines safety gains in aviation sector-FAAN MD

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Conflicts in aviation linked to communication breakdown-Dati The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has expressed concerns that the aviation industry is increasingly confronting behavioural and interpersonal challenges, hinting that incidents involving unruly passengers, staff conflicts, stakeholder tensions, and non-compliance with safety protocols threaten to undermine the hard-earned progress they have made in safety and service excellence. Kuku, who spoke at this year’s FAAN’s Aviation Safety…

Air Peace pilot relieved of duties for violating safety procedure, co-pilot cleared of alcohol ingestion

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

Airline to increase alcohol, drug frequency tests Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace said following the incident involving its aircraft on July 13, 2025 where one of its B737 aircraft skidded into the bush at the Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Port-Harcourt, Rives State, the captain of the affected flight was grounded and relieved from further flight duty till date for failure to adhere to Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles. The airline, in a statement, also…

Airport encroachment: Tackling overall safety, intrusion threat

Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Many of Nigerian airports are poorly fenced leading to massive encroachment into aerodrome premises. While securing an airport perimeter seems daunting, it’s completely doable, writes, WOLE SHADARE .Outside threat While this is a startling fact, it’s reality. Airports are literally the gateway to the world, and they post a high risk of intruders of all kinds including ground, vandalism, technology hacking, air, among others. Airports never sleep, and neither do the potential intruders. Surprisingly, 99% of airport security…

Three arraigned for safety breaches on Air Peace’s London-Lagos flight

Posted on February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Magistrate Court of Lagos State, Ikeja Magisterial District, was the scene of legal proceedings on Friday, February 15, as three passengers—Adewale Adedigba (52), Magnis Ashibuogwu (50), and Iwunze Benjamin (30)—were arraigned for unruly conduct aboard Air Peace Flight No. P4 7579 from London to Lagos. The charges stem from an incident that took place on February 12, 2025, at approximately 8:00 PM. According to the police, the defendants disrupted the flight by shouting…

Safety, efficient air navigation pivotal to economic dev, says Perm Sec, Kana

Posted on January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana has commended the critical role played by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air navigation in the country. Describing it as very strategic and pivotal in the nation’s economic development, even as he eulogised the staff of the agency for their teamwork, dedication and commitment towards achieving organisational objectives, saying that…

MMA2 Prioritizes Safety in Year-End Meeting

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, the operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), recently held a critical year-end safety meeting to reinforce safety protocols and ensure a seamless and secure travel experience for passengers during the peak holiday season. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including airport staff, airline representatives, and security personnel, to discuss safety best practices, emergency response procedures, and risk mitigation strategies. The focus was on maintaining the highest safety standards and…

IATA: Africa improves air safety record amid high taxes, poor infrastructure, others

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Director-General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh expressed satisfaction with the progress African airlines have made in safety, stressing that the continent has made significant safety improvements. This is coming as the IATA chief admitted that the continent’s carriers are faced with enormous challenges, including high costs and taxes, jet fuel prices which he said are about the highest in the world, low safety standards and airport infrastructure that needs…

Nigeria to domicile safety, security training, cut costs

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Minister inspects facilities, commits to aviation safety The aviation sector in Nigeria could save several millions of dollars spent on overseas aviation security and safety training as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo and the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku highlighted the government’s dedication to supporting innovation in aviation safety and capacity building. Although not a training school for pilots, it is estimated…

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