By Seun Ibiyemi Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has secured a ground handling contract with Air Algérie for operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, strengthening its presence in Nigeria’s aviation services market. The agreement adds to SAHCO’s growing portfolio of international airline clients and reflects…
By Seun Ibiyemi British Airways has pledged professional training and technical support for the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) Training Institute as both organisations move to strengthen their partnership and improve standards in Nigeria’s travel industry. The commitment was made on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, when NANTA’s National Executive Council, led by its…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced a comprehensive review of its Personnel Licensing (PEL) examinations to align assessment standards with emerging aviation technologies, changing regulations and international safety requirements. The review is aimed at improving the competence of aviation professionals, including pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers and air traffic controllers, whose…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has raised about $500 million to rebuild the Lagos airport and fund other critical aviation infrastructure, with Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, Festus Keyamo, attributing the investment to improved liquidity and foreign exchange reserves following the removal of fuel subsidy. Keyamo disclosed this on Monday in Lagos while speaking…
By Seun Ibiyemi Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has strengthened its passenger accessibility services with the acquisition and deployment of a high-capacity AmbuLift, becoming the only aviation ground handling company in Nigeria to own and operate the specialised equipment. The AmbuLift is designed to provide safe, dignified and efficient embarkation and disembarkation assistance to…
Nigeria’s air passenger traffic rose by 11.9 per cent year-on-year to more than 18.8 million domestic and international passengers in 2025, making the country the fourth-largest aviation market in Africa. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, disclosed this at the ACI Africa Regional…
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has rejected a report alleging that it wasted ₦7.58 billion on Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) for Lagos and Abuja airports, saying the approved contract for the project was ₦1.188 billion. NAMA said the contract covered the supply and installation of Category III-capable Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) and Distance Measuring…
The Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has warned that mandatory revenue deductions from Nigeria’s aviation agencies are weakening critical infrastructure and increasing the financial burden on domestic airlines. Onyema, who spoke at the 30th Annual Conference of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) in Lagos, urged the Federal Government to allow key…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has approved the immediate return of Bolt services to airports under its management following an agreement on the conditions for operating e-hailing services within airport premises. The Authority said it reached an operational framework with Bolt, allowing the ride-hailing platform to resume services after a…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has formally asked the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to review the three-letter location code “QRW” assigned to Osubi Airport in Delta State. The minister is seeking a new code that more accurately reflects the airport’s official name and geographical location. The request was contained in…
