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Ghana envoy lauds United Nigeria Airlines, seeks deeper aviation ties

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Ghana envoy lauds United Nigeria Airlines, seeks deeper aviation ties

Ghana’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Nigeria and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, His Excellency Sadiq Abdulai Abu, has lauded United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) for its exceptional operational efficiency on the Accra–Abuja–Accra route. The envoy gave the commendation when a delegation from the airline, led by Director of Administration Mr Linus Awute, paid him a courtesy visit at the Ghana High Commission in Abuja last Wednesday. The visit formally welcomed the diplomat to Nigeria and extended…

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United Nigeria backs young visually impaired, contestant wins talent show

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United Nigeria backs young visually impaired, contestant wins talent show

In its ongoing effort to promote inclusivity, one of Nigeria’s leading operators, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), at the weekend, supported young talents who took part in a singing competition organised for people living with disabilities. The airline co-sponsored the blind segment of the ‘Henrotion in Expression’ event held in Port Harcourt on Sunday, where Sarima Owhur (Sari Wonder) walked away with a cash prize of N100,000 after delivering a standout vocal performance. The first runner-up,…

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United Nigeria to set up Air Bissau, national carrier for Guinea-Bissau, sign Mou

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United Nigeria to set up Air Bissau, national carrier for Guinea-Bissau, sign Mou

Nigeria’s flag carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau to establish a national airline for the African country, named AIR BISSAU. The agreement, signed at the capital Bissau, marks the beginning of what both parties have described as a pivotal partnership that would improve Guinea-Bissau’s connectivity with the rest of the continent and the world. The MoU was signed on behalf of the Government…

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Boeing deepens footpring in Nigeria, to provide training support to 16, ValueJet, United Nigeria engineers

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Boeing deepens footpring in Nigeria, to provide training support to 16, ValueJet, United Nigeria engineers

…To provide onsite operational support on B73 7airplanes operated by Arik, Air Peace, others In a major move poised to redefine the trajectory of Nigeria’s aviation industry, global aerospace giant Boeing has launched a comprehensive Advanced Engineer Training Program to equip Nigerian aviation engineers with next-generation technical skills. This strategic initiative underscores Boeing’s deepening commitment to supporting Africa’s most populous nation as it seeks to modernise its aviation infrastructure, enhance safety protocols, and build a…

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United moves to stop United Nigeria’s US launch, over trademark concerns, others

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United moves to stop United Nigeria’s US launch, over trademark concerns, others

Chicago-based carrier filed objection notice Feb 25   In a significant move that highlights the competitive tensions of the Lagos–New York route, United Airlines has formally petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to block United Nigeria Airlines from launching flights to the United States. The Chicago-based carrier filed its objection on February 25, 2026, shortly after United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) announced ambitious plans to begin direct services from Lagos to New York by the end of the second quarter…

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VDM, Mr. Jollof exchange blows onboard United Nigeria’s flight, arrested

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VDM, Mr. Jollof exchange blows onboard United Nigeria’s flight, arrested

  Two passengers, popular content creator Martins Otse, popularly known as ‘VeryDarkman’, and Freedom Okkoetorise Atsepoyi, popularly called ‘Mr. Jollof were deboarded from a United Nigeria aircraft after an image showed the duo engaged in a fistfight inside the plane. The fight disrupted service as other passengers struggled to separate them as they continued to throw punches at each other. United Nigeria Airlines today confirmed the incident. Spokesman for the airline, Chibuike Uloka, in a…

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Policy eases pain as United Nigeria set for six B737-800 delivery, inks strategic deal with South West Airlines

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Policy eases pain as United Nigeria set for six B737-800 delivery, inks strategic deal with South West Airlines

Boeing welcomes airline to B737 family   One of Nigeria’s policies of Cape Town Practice Direction aimed at bolstering domestic airlines’ capabilities and assets financing may have started to yield results, as United Nigeria Airlines announced the signing of a landmark aircraft sale and purchase agreement with Southwest Airlines for the delivery of six Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This directive aims to lower costs, particularly airline insurance, facilitate aircraft dry leasing,  enhance investor confidence, and speed…

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NCAA suspends United Nigeria’s wet-leased airplanes over landing in Asaba

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NCAA suspends United Nigeria’s wet-leased airplanes over landing in Asaba

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended all the wet-leased aircraft belonging to United Nigeria Airlines over circumstances that caused Flight NUA 0504 to go to Asaba International Airport instead of Abuja. A source close to the NCAA told Aviation Metric that the apex civil aviation regulatory body took the decision on Monday via a letter communicated to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the airline. According to the source, all the wet-leased aircraft in the…

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