The Federal Government has reached a resolution with domestic airlines and aviation unions to address outstanding financial obligations and labour disputes that recently disrupted flight operations at some Nigerian airports. The agreement was reached at an emergency meeting convened by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, with the Airline Operators of Nigeria…
Thousands of passengers were left stranded at major Nigerian airports on Tuesday after aviation unions disrupted flight operations over disputes surrounding workers’ rights and the alleged non-remittance of the statutory 5 per cent Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The industrial action affected operations at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA)…
By Seun Ibiyemi Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has strengthened its position as a leader in Nigeria’s aviation sector with the acquisition of EVAC+CHAIR emergency evacuation equipment, becoming the first and only ground handling company in the country to deploy the specialised mobility technology. This was disclosed in statement made available to BusinessPointer online…
By Seun Ibiyemi Aviation expert and Chief Executive Officer of Centurion Security and Safety Consults, Captain John Ojikutu, has called on the National Assembly to adopt a more rational approach in allocating aeronautical responsibilities and revenue-sharing within Nigeria’s aviation sector to avoid undermining the country’s standing in the international aviation community. In a statement, Ojikutu…
The Federal Government has evacuated another batch of 287 Nigerian nationals from South Africa following the ongoing wave of anti-migrant protests and xenophobic attacks in the country. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Lady Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday, disclosing that the evacuation flight departed the O.R. Tambo International…
By Seun Ibiyemi Labour unions under the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have called on the Federal Government to commercialise or privatise the Nigerian Airspace Management Authority (NAMA), arguing that the move is critical to modernising the country’s air navigation infrastructure and strengthening aviation safety. The appeal was contained…
By Seun Ibiyemi Aviation unions have raised concerns over the worsening financial position of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), warning that the agency’s ability to provide critical air navigation services is under threat as debt owed by airlines and government agencies continues to rise. The unions disclosed that Arik Air owes NAMA ₦2.27 billion,…
By Seun Ibiyemi Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, recording a revenue of N44.46 billion, driven by increased passenger and cargo handling activities, improved operational efficiency, and continued investments in infrastructure and equipment. The company disclosed its financial results at its 16th…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has announced an expansion of its domestic operations for the Summer 2026 season, increasing flight frequencies and seat capacity across major routes to meet growing passenger demand. The airline said the enhanced schedule, which takes effect from June 22, is aimed at improving connectivity, offering greater travel…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the operational permit of an airline operator after one of its aircraft reportedly landed on a roadway near Asaba, Delta State, and subsequently departed the scene without obtaining the required regulatory clearance. The regulatory action was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by…
