By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has concluded investigations into the high airfares charged by airlines during the 2025 Yuletide period and may mandate operators to refund passengers for excess charges. The Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Tunji Bello, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents on…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s airports will begin operating a hybrid payment system at access gates from Thursday, March 13, following the suspension of the fully cashless arrangement that caused traffic congestion at several airports across the country. The new system, introduced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), will allow motorists to pay gate…
By Seun Ibiyemi Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) recently hosted its partners, clients, and stakeholders to a special Ramadan Iftar lecture and dinner aimed at strengthening relationships within the aviation industry while promoting the values of faith, discipline, and ethical conduct. The event, held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja, brought together airline representatives,…
…sets up review committee By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has announced the suspension of the compulsory $300 helicopter landing fee imposed on oil companies operating in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during a meeting with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri,…
By Seun Ibiyemi Airlines in the United Arab Emirates have begun partially resuming limited flight operations as regional airspace restrictions continue to affect aviation activities across the Middle East. According to airline updates and local media reports, passengers have been advised to travel to airports only if they possess confirmed bookings or have been directly…
By Seun Ibiyemi Aviation security expert and former Lagos airport commandant, Group Captain John Ojikutu (rtd), has drawn attention to what he describes as the “misplaced spending priorities” of the federal government, highlighting the $25 billion spent on federal refineries that remain non-operational. Speaking in a chat with BusinessPointer on the parallel between the refineries…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the newly introduced cashless payment system at airports following widespread traffic gridlock and delays experienced by travellers across the country. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed the directive after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the…
…As Abuja airport registers 10,000 ‘Go Cashless’ cards By Seun Ibiyemi Frustration mounted at major airport access roads on Tuesday as desperate air travelers reportedly abandoned their vehicles in a bid to beat heavy traffic triggered by the implementation of a new cashless tollgate policy. The policy, introduced to promote seamless electronic payments and reduce…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has pledged strict enforcement of electronic payment systems across airports nationwide as part of efforts to eliminate revenue leakages and improve transparency. Kuku made the commitment while speaking to journalists after appearing before the House of Representatives Committee…
By Seun Ibiyemi African airlines recorded the strongest growth in international passenger demand in January 2026, posting an 11.7 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), according to the latest global passenger demand report released on Monday by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The figures show that African carriers outpaced all other…
