Sector Archives - Aviation metric

Okonjo-Iweala: Nigeria’s air connectivity index declined by 21%, lauds sector’s reforms

Posted on April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 by Wole Shadare

20% more expensive to operate within Africa than in Europe, Asia The Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has noted that while other African hubs have surged, Nigeria’s connectivity has notably stagnated or regressed in key metrics over the last decade. Referencing data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), long-term tracking shows a stark divide in how Nigeria connects to the world. That specific observation hits at the core of the…

Aviation Year 2025: Sector at critical reset point

Posted on December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Year 2025 was a study in contrasts, defined by significant regulatory and policy milestones set against the backdrop of a severe economic growth crash and record-high airfares, writes WOLE SHADARE In 2025, the sector moved beyond mere survival, hitting several historic milestones that mark a shift from potential to execution. Appraising the Nigerian aviation industry in 2025 reveals a sector at a critical reset point. While the industry is grappling with severe macroeconomic headwinds—specifically high…

Opinion: Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Soars: Modernisation, Strategic Partnerships Drive New Era of Growth

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

By Gboyega Adeoye Nigeria’s aviation sector is undergoing a significant renaissance, marked by ambitious infrastructure upgrades, strategic policy shifts, and a renewed commitment to passenger safety and service delivery. Despite global economic headwinds, the country’s airspace is seeing growth, modernisation, and the practical implementation of public-private partnership (PPP) models to unlock billions in revenue and solidify Nigeria’s status as a regional aviation hub. The current momentum is driven by investments across major airports, including the…

Minister admits fund paucity to tackle aviation sector infrastructure

Posted on February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has admitted that there is paucity of funds to adequately take care of all infrastructure needs in the aviation industry. Keyamo made the disclosure while fielding questions from our correspondent after receiving New Telegraph’s Minister of the Year (Transformative Leadership) award in Lagos at the weekend said all the ministries are facing infrastructure problems and have the envelop system that cannot carry all aviation infrastructure. He however stated that…