Tinubu Archives - Aviation metric

Tinubu hails Nigeria’s 91.45 percent highest-ever aviation safety rating by ICAO

Posted on April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s impressive 91.45 per cent aviation safety rating from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The ICAO is a United Nations agency that coordinates the principles and techniques of international air navigation. It fosters the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and orderly growth. Through the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP), ICAO assesses countries to ensure they manage safety risks effectively, so that no country…

NSIB relocated to presidency by Tinubu

Posted on March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 by Wole Shadare

President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the relocation of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to the Presidency. This decision, reported today, March 14, 2026, marks the end of a long-standing debate regarding the bureau’s independence. By moving the NSIB to the Presidency—specifically, to report through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)—the Federal Government aims to align the agency with global best practices, such as…

Tinubu halts FAAN’s cashless policy amid pain for airport users

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Wole Shadare

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday ordered the immediate suspension of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) cashless policy. The directive was announced by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja. The policy, which was fully implemented on March 1, 2026, caused massive vehicular gridlock at major hubs such as Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport…

Tinubu says Nigeria’s aviation most viable but under-exploited

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Regrets unmet demand in cargo, MRO Africa loses billions of dollars yearly to offshore maintenance Kuku charts path for sector growth President Bola Tinubu stated that Nigeria’s aviation industry remains one of the most viable and under-exploited markets in Africa for several reasons, noting that it serves over 220 million people, the largest domestic aviation market on the continent. Speaking at the FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC), with the theme ‘Elevating the Nigerian Aviation Industry through…

Tinubu to Chair Landmark Transport Summit in Lagos

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of Primero Transport Services Limited, Mr Fola Tinubu, will serve as Chairman at the inaugural edition of the JustAlive Communications Limited Summit, taking place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. A seasoned executive, Tinubu holds a BA in Economics and Politics from the University of East Anglia (Norwich, England) and an MBA from the University of Stirling (Scotland). Renowned for his dynamic leadership at both Primero Transport…

Airlines: How 4% FOB suspension will promote sustainable growth, laud Tinubu, Minister

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Airline operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of 4 per cent Free on Board (FOB) levy on Imports is a clear demonstration of his commitment to creating a business-friendly environment, protecting critical sectors of the economy, and promoting sustainable growth. AON particularly lauded the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, for his exemplary leadership as a listening Minister who has shown deep patriotism and responsiveness by heeding…

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,…

Tinubu’s administration restores confidence in aviation sector

Posted on June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 by Wole Shadare

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has done remarkably well in aviation. The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has matched his words with action to improve the dwindling fortune of the sector, even though he still has a long way in totally turning it around, writes WOLE SHADARE It is two years since Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office as President. The administration before Tinubu’s handed over a sector in need of urgent surgical operations to tackle the…

Tinubu approves Maiduguri Airport upgrade

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Wole Shadare

…As African Aviation University takes off in Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the upgrade of Maiduguri Airport to international status. This completed the process of establishing international airports across all the six geopolitical zones of the country. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, announced the development on Thursday via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. The move was expected to boost economic activities and enhance regional connectivity in…

Ex-NAHCo workers seek inclusion in N758 billion pension bond, petition Tinubu

Posted on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Former workers of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCo) have taken their plight to the Federal Government. Their plight is a direct result of the privatization exercise that took place in 2005, which left 936 of them without their one-time severance package. The group urged the Federal Government to intervene in the bureaucratic bottlenecks that have delayed their settlement. They noted that time is of the essence, as they were losing their aged members daily, stressing…

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