United Nigeria Airlines Archives

Surging revenues, strong balance sheet drive United Nigeria’s pioneer ₦100bn debt programme

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Bolsters expansion, global reach with maiden commercial paper issuance In a historic move for Nigeria’s aviation industry, United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited will become the first domestic carrier to issue commercial paper, launching an initial tranche of ₦20 billion. The milestone debt issuance marks a significant step forward in capital market financing for local airlines, providing a robust framework to support the operator’s ambitious growth trajectory. According to the airline’s September 2026 investor presentation, which…

United Nigeria Airlines headlines 2026 Ndigboamaka traders cup

Posted on September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 by Wole Shadare

United Nigeria Airlines has expanded its corporate social responsibility portfolio by securing the headline sponsorship for the third edition of the Ndigboamaka Traders Cup 2026. The football tournament, designed to bring together traders across 58 major commercial hubs in Lagos State, was officially announced on Monday during a press conference in Lagos. The tournament—themed “Unity, Enterprise, and Healthy Living”—is set to kick off on October 8 and run for six weeks. It will culminate in…

Domestic carriers suffer high charges, FX pressures, says United Nigeria Airlines CCO

Posted on September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Adedayo Olawuyi, has urged the Federal Government to reduce aviation charges and taxes as an intervention to make air travel more affordable. Speaking as a panellist during the AeroWest conference held in Lagos on Wednesday with the topic: “The Real Cost of Running Aviation Business: Fixing Connectivity, Affordability, FX, Fuel and Border Friction,” Olawuyi said that domestic airlines require lower aviation charges because high charges increase…

United Nigeria Airlines Injects N20m to Rescue Chinua Achebe Fiction Prize for 10 Years

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has stepped in to safeguard Nigeria’s literary heritage with a N20 million commitment to sponsor the annual Chinua Achebe Prize for Fiction for the next decade. The deal, administered by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), guarantees an annual grant of N2 million over 10 years, effectively shielding the prestigious literary award from the uncertainties of government funding cycles. The long-term sponsorship agreement was finalised following high-level discussions between the Executive…

United Nigeria Airlines joins AFRAA, fuels Africa, intercontinental ambition

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a move that underscores the shifting dynamics of West African aviation and a renewed push for continental integration, the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has admitted United Nigeria Airlines as a full member. Beyond the corporate fanfare, this development marks a significant alignment for Nigeria’s domestic operators, positioning one of the country’s most aggressive legacy-minded carriers squarely within the cockpit of African aviation diplomacy. The admission deepens AFRAA’s footprint in Nigeria—Africa’s most populous nation…

United Nigeria Airlines unveils fleet despite harsh economic realities

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Wole Shadare

· Keyamo declares state-backed airline ‘bottomless pit’ · Names airplanes after Achebe, Obi of Onitsha Today was a historic day as Nigeria’s flag carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, unveiled two newly acquired Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft. Registered as 5N-CFC and 5N-CFB, these narrow-body jets represented a massive leap in capacity for the carrier. More than just machines, they were christened as flying monuments to Nigerian legacy. One bore the name of His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, the…

United Nigeria Airlines: Turning Dream into Reality

Posted on February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The story of United Nigeria Airlines is a microcosm of the Nigerian spirit—resilient, ambitious, and unyieldingly optimistic. Its mission is to connect the Nigerian diaspora to their roots and the Nigerian economy to the world, writes WOLE SHADARE In the volatile landscape of African aviation, the five-year mark is often a precarious milestone. Yet for United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), February 12, 2026, marks the moment a domestic dream is turning out to be a global…

United Nigeria Airlines grounds two airplanes over bird strikes

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Wole Shadare

A bird Aircraft Hazard Strike (BASH) has again disrupted operations at United Nigeria Airlines, marking the second incident in less than 24 hours. The airline confirmed that another Airbus A320 suffered a B.A.S.H during take-off from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on 15 February 2026. Consequently, two aircraft had been withdrawn from service within a single day. The latest Bird Strike involved Flight UN0519 with registration marks LS-FSJ, scheduled for departure at noon to Murtala Muhammed…

United Nigeria Airlines unveils aggressive expansion phase

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Wole Shadare

To expand wings to US, London, UAE, Senegal, South Africa United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) celebrates its 5th anniversary by unveiling ambitious plans to expand its wings to the United States, London, and several other international destinations. Since its inaugural flight in 2021, the airline has transitioned from a domestic carrier to a regional player and is now positioning itself for global operations. The mega plans shared by the airline’s Chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, focus on…

United Nigeria adds Katsina to route network

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

United Nigeria Airlines has added Katsina to its route operations. The carrier launched flight service to the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport, Katsina. The airline’s inaugural flight to Katsina from Abuja was received by Governor Dikko Umar Radda, state officials, traditional rulers, All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, and the Igbo community in Kastina State. On board were the airline’s founder, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, former Katsina State Governor, Bello Masari, APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, Deputy…

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