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  MoU for aircraft acquisition; technical support; training  Nigeria is looking to scale the operational and business levels of its aviation sector with the signing last week of a memorandum of understanding with United States’ global aircraft manufacturer Boeing.  Sade Williams/Business a.m. Festus Keyamo, aviation and aerospace development minister, who once made a show of […]

Canvasses right infrastructure, good policy, stakeholders collaboration   Sade Williams/Business a.m. Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, talked up the multi-billion-dollars revenue generating potential of Nigeria’s air cargo industry that can be the pride of the country, but said before this can happen, there will have to be right infrastructure and regulatory environment, […]

The new Directorate of Cargo Development Services domiciled in the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Aviacargo Roadmap committee have jointly partnered with the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Services (NAQS) in a move designed to increase Nigeria’s export. A team from the directorate led by Lekan Thomas, its director, was received by Vincent Isegbe […]

  Sade Williams /Business a.m. Olusegun Omosehin, Nigeria’s commissioner for insurance and chief executive officer of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) says local insurance content is important for the aviation sector in the country. This comes as questions are being raised as to why Nigeria airlines are being asked to insure their aircraft with Nigerian […]

Your search habits driving up flight prices? “When you look for flights multiple times, you might be inadvertently increasing your ticket price,” Thibeau Maerevoet, chief executive officer, ProxyScrape, suggests. It might surprise frequent travellers, but experts caution that excessive flight searches could cost you more. The intricate algorithms of online booking sites and the privacy […]

  Ezekiel Ikotun,  managing director, Finchglow Travels Sade Williams /Business a.m. The Nigerian aviation industry is poised for growth, driven by innovation, resilience, and forward-thinking leadership. As the sector continues to evolve, industry leaders are playing a pivotal role in shaping its future, navigating complex challenges, and capitalising on emerging opportunities. From traditional agencies to […]

Olubunmi Kuku, managing director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Sade Williams/Business a.m. Violators of airport rules and anti-touting regulations will soon be subjected to instant justice as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has concluded plans to situate magistrate courts in airport premises across the country. Olubunmi Kuku, the managing director and chief […]

Sade Williams/Business a.m. A full and comprehensive digitalisation of the operation of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is in the works following conclusion of the planning stages before implementation commences. The digitalisation programme is to enhance the discharge of its oversight duties. Ahead of implementation, the NCAA has trained its staff and those of […]

  Sade Williams/Business a.m. Nigerian domestic carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, says it has successfully achieved its second International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification, thus reaffirming its commitment to the highest standards of operational safety and excellence. The IOSA certification is a globally recognised benchmark for operational safety, and its achievement demonstrates […]