By Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, July 8, 2026 (NAN) The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of unions in the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called for the commercialisation or privatisation of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to modernise air navigation infrastructure. The unions made the call in a statement jointlyContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that actions capable of reducing its statutory revenue could weaken its operations and affect aviation safety oversight. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Mr Michael Achimugu, gave the warning at a news conference inContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has warned the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) against abandoning its specialised mandate by introducing programmes unrelated to aviation and aerospace. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, gave the warning during the university’s matriculation ceremonyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC), has approved the construction of an airstrip in Gboko, Benue, to strengthen security operations, humanitarian services and emergency response across the North-Central region. Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development disclosed this on Monday while briefing State House correspondents, afterContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has welcomed aircraft manufacturer Airbus’ proposal to establish maintenance and hangar facilities in Nigeria to position the country as a regional aviation services hub. The president also stressed Nigeria’s urgent need for modern helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to support security operations, logistics and nationalContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services, has overhauled its car park, reducing vehicle turnaround time and eliminating congestion hampering passenger experience. The Chief Operating Officer at Bi-Courtney, Mr Remi Jibodu, made this known in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday approved a comprehensive settlement between the Federal Government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited. The deal includes the write-off of a N132 billion judgment debt with interest dating back to 2009. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed detailsContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Aviation stakeholders have called on the federal and state governments to urgently address the increase in aviation fuel prices to ease the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj. The stakeholders, under the aegis of Concerned Aviation Stakeholders, said something needs to be done immediately toContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s impressive 91.45 per cent aviation safety rating by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja. ICAO is the United Nations agency responsible for coordinating principlesContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has warned that domestic flights may be suspended from April 20 over the persistent rise in the price of Jet A1, also known as aviation fuel. The body said this in a notice signed by its President, Dr Abdulmunaf Sarina, on WednesdayContinue Reading
