By Seun Ibiyemi Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has expressed its readiness to deepen trade facilitation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through strategic partnerships aimed at boosting passenger traffic, cargo operations and e-commerce activities between both countries. The company made the commitment during a visit by a UAE delegation led by…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Airline Operators of Nigeria has dismissed claims that domestic airlines owe the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority for regulatory services, insisting that all payments for such services are made upfront on a cash-before-service basis. In a statement issued in Lagos on Monday, the association said NCAA had always operated a strict policy…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has directed all its directorates to suspend services to 11 domestic airlines over unpaid statutory charges owed to the regulator. The NCAA also placed the affected operators on its updated “No-Pay-No-Service” list, following what it described as outstanding financial obligations due to…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured air travellers of enhanced preventive measures at international airports following concerns over reported cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in parts of Central Africa. The assurance was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and…
…Introduces Credit Facility for Operators Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1, from N1,750 to N1,650 per litre in a move aimed at easing cost pressures on airline operators and stabilising fuel supply across Nigeria. The development was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos by…
…Says passengers were not abandoned By Seun Ibiyemi The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Chris Najomo, has defended Air Peace over its handling of a disrupted international flight service, insisting that the airline complied with aviation regulations and did not abandon passengers. Speaking with journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, Najomo explained that…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has raised alarm over the ongoing scarcity of Jet A1 aviation fuel, warning that the crisis poses serious risks to flight safety, airline sustainability, and the wider aviation sector in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday by its President, Capt. Bunmi Gindeh,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) has issued a final 72-hour ultimatum to the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), warning of a nationwide withdrawal of ground handling services over unresolved financial disputes. The association stated that unless immediate settlement of outstanding debts is reached, all ground handling operations will be…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) has successfully hosted the Abuja Green City Tour and Promotion of Sustainable Transport Systems in Nigeria, bringing together stakeholders in the tourism and transport sectors to showcase the Federal Capital Territory’s eco-friendly potential. The event, held on April 30, 2026, drew participation from tourism professionals,…
By Seun Ibiyemi Aviation security expert and Chief Executive Officer of Centurion Security Systems & Services Limited, Capt. John Ojikutu (rtd), has called for urgent scrutiny of revenue generation and remittance processes across key aviation agencies in Nigeria, alleging that significant leakages—estimated at about N300 billion—may be occurring within the system. In a chat with…
