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Cashless payment goes rowdy in Abuja, Lagos airports as FAAN appeals for patience

Peter AnayoMarch 2, 2026

by Peter AnayoMarch 2, 20260184

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN has urged motorists and airport users to be patient following traffic congestion at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on the first day of its nationwide Go Cashless programme. FAAN, in a post on its X......

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Aviation Minister says Ibom Air ‘ll begin international flights in 2026

EditorDecember 18, 2025December 18, 2025

by EditorDecember 18, 2025December 18, 20250632

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has disclosed that Ibom Air is set to commence international flight operations in April 2026, as preparations at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, are near completion. Keyamo spoke on Wednesday after inspecting facilities at the airport alongside Akwa Ibom State......

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NAF jet crash: CAS visits pilots, says they displayed courage, professionalism

Peter AnayoDecember 8, 2025

by Peter AnayoDecember 8, 20250474

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has praised the courage and professionalism of two NAF Alpha Jet pilots who safely ejected after their aircraft suffered an in-flight emergency in Niger State. Aneke commended the pilots when he visited them at the hospital on Saturday......

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Nigeria’s international airshow signals entry into global aerospace arena – Mahmoud

Peter AnayoDecember 3, 2025December 3, 2025

by Peter AnayoDecember 3, 2025December 3, 20250594

FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud has noted that the Nigeria International Airshow marks Nigeria’s decisive entry into the global aerospace arena. Mahmoud who made this assertion at the maiden edition of the Nigeria International Airshow held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in......

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Aviation stakeholders endorse establishment of Aviation varsity to address manpower shortage in industry

Peter AnayoOctober 16, 2025

by Peter AnayoOctober 16, 20250634

JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja Key stakeholders in Nigeria’s aviation sector have shown massive support to the proposed law to establish the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) in Abuja, describing it as a timely intervention to address the critical manpower shortage threatening the growth of the aviation and aerospace industry in......

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Gateway Airport to begin airlifting of passengers October

Peter AnayoSeptember 26, 2025

by Peter AnayoSeptember 26, 20250850

Excitement is in the air as Value Jet Airlines is scheduled to begin two flights per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Gateway International Airport (GWI), Ogun State, beginning from Thursday, October 7 According to a release by Hon. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Ogun......

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ICPD UK, NCAA launch strategic partnership to elevate Africa’s aviation sector

Peter AnayoAugust 13, 2025

by Peter AnayoAugust 13, 202501816

ELIZABETH VINCENT, Yenagoa The city of Enugu became the focal point for aviation excellence on Wednesday as the International centre for Protocol and Diplomacy (ICPD) UK and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in collaboration with Nigerian consultancy Nick Peace Ltd, hosted an Advanced Training and Capacity Building Programme......

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Alleged N76bn fraud: Arik debt classified as non-performing – Witness

Peter AnayoJune 30, 2025

by Peter AnayoJune 30, 202501532

A former Executive Director of Credits at the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Mr. Muhammed Jega, told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that Arik’s debt fell under the category of non-performing loans. Jega stated this while being cross-examined at the ongoing trial of former AMCON Managing Director, Ahmed Kuru,......

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FG summons Air Peace over flight cancellations, unpaid refunds

Peter AnayoJune 16, 2025

by Peter AnayoJune 16, 202501918

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has summoned the management of Air Peace Limited following multiple complaints from passengers regarding non-refunded ticket fares, even in cases where the airline cancelled scheduled flights. In a formal notice dated June 13, 2025, the Commission ordered Air Peace to appear at its......

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Owolabi Salis sets to make history: To become first Nigerian Astronaut

Peter AnayoJune 16, 2025

by Peter AnayoJune 16, 202501675

Eminent U.S.-based lawyer and politician, Barrister Owolabi Salis, will be setting an outstanding record as the first Nigerian to travel to space above the karmal line. The take-off, which would be coming sooner than later remains hitherto undisclosed for strategic security reasons by Blue Origin Space Mission. It perhaps needs......