Tag: Nigeria
Pioneer Airlines Launches Bayelsa Commercial Flight Operations
Bayelsa State has officially entered Nigeria’s commercial aviation space following the commencement of flight operations by Pioneer Airlines using one of the aircraft acquired...
Nigeria Pushes Aviation Financing Reforms to Attract Global Aircraft Lessors
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the Federal Government’s ongoing aviation reforms are designed to position Nigeria as a...
Soaring Operating Costs Push Domestic Airfares Above N200,000
Domestic airlines in Nigeria have raised their minimum base fares to as high as N200,000 for one-way tickets as operators struggle with escalating operational...
Nigeria, Airbus Deepen Aviation Partnership as Tinubu Pushes Aerospace Expansion
President Bola Tinubu has endorsed Airbus’ proposal to establish aircraft maintenance and hangar facilities in Nigeria, describing the initiative as a strategic move that...
Aviation Sector on Edge as Ground Handlers Issue Final Notice Over...
Flight operations across Nigeria are at risk of significant disruption as the Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria has issued a final three-day ultimatum...
Nigeria taps Airbus expertise in new pact to deepen aviation capacity...
The Federal Government has entered into a strategic partnership with Airbus aimed at accelerating the development of Nigeria’s aviation and aerospace sector through infrastructure...
Nigeria’s Aviation Levies Under Scrutiny as IATA Warns of Above-Average Charges
The International Air Transport Association has flagged Nigeria as one of several African countries where aviation taxes and charges exceed global benchmarks, intensifying concerns...
FCCPC Reaffirms Passenger Care Rights Amid Rising Flight Disruptions
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has reiterated that airline passengers in Nigeria are entitled to care, including refreshments, communication support, and, in...
FAAN MD Projects Strong Export Growth as Nigeria-UK Trade Hits £8.1bn
Nigeria’s export potential to the United Kingdom is set for significant growth as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) highlighted rising trade volumes...
Rising Jet A1 Costs Spark Fears Over 2026 Hajj Airlift Viability
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s aviation sector are raising fresh concerns over the impact of surging aviation fuel prices on the 2026 Hajj operations, warning that...