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Tourism Stakeholders Urged to Harness Carnival Calabar’s Economic Potential
By Admin, Lagos Chairman of the Cross River State Carnival Commission, Gabriel Onah, has described Carnival Calabar as a growing economic platform capable of driving tourism development, attracting investment, and creating jobs across Nigeria’s creative and hospitality sectors. Speaking in Lagos during the unveiling of the 2026 Carnival Calabar theme, “Rethinking Our Collective Destiny,” Onah...
THE AIRPORT WE WANT: WHY EVERY PASSENGER MUST BE PART OF THE SOLUTION
By Henry Agbebire, Director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, FAAN, writes from Lagos It is becoming increasingly common to encounter stories on social media from passengers and visitors who recount unpleasant experiences while travelling through some Nigerian airports. While some speak of repeated checks and requests for gratification, others describe unnecessary delays and encounters...
Comedians Raise Concerns Over Insecurity as Humour Awards Honour Excellence
By Admin, Lagos Concerns over insecurity and economic hardship took centre stage at the 4th edition of The Africa Humour Awards as comedians and entertainers called on government authorities to take urgent steps to restore safety and hope across the country. The awards ceremony, held in Lagos, celebrated outstanding achievements in comedy and digital content...
NAMA Defends Management Over Retirees’ Benefits, Denies Misuse of Public Funds
By Admin, Lagos The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has defended its management over allegations surrounding unpaid retirees’ benefits, insisting that the current leadership inherited the backlog and has taken concrete steps to resolve the issue. In a statement, following concerns raised by some retirees during a television interview, the agency said the outstanding entitlements...
United Nigeria Airlines, Samsung Roll Out Galaxy Phone Giveaway for Passengers
By Admin, Lagos The United Nigeria Airlines has announced a special onboard giveaway for passengers travelling on its Lagos–Abuja–Lagos route on May 29, 2026, with lucky winners set to receive brand new Samsung Galaxy smartphones. The airline disclosed that the promo is being organised in partnership with Samsung under the “Awesome Row” campaign, designed to...
Barbados Hails Air Peace Route as Major Boost for Africa-Caribbean Relations
By Admin, Lagos The Government of Barbados, with the support of African Export-Import Bank, has formally welcomed Air Peace following the airline’s inaugural commercial flight from Lagos to Barbados on May 24, 2026. The high-level forum and media launch, held at Hotel Indigo Barbados, brought together government officials, diplomats, tourism executives, airline representatives and...
Air Peace Expands Fleet with Boeing 737-800 Acquisition
By Admin, Lagos Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has taken delivery of another Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet expansion and operational growth strategy. The aircraft, registered as 5N-CGD, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on May 24, 2026, further boosting the airline’s capacity to meet...
Air Peace Launches Direct Barbados Service, Boosts Africa-Caribbean Connectivity
By Admin, Lagos West and Central Africa’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has successfully commenced direct flight operations between Lagos and Barbados, marking a significant milestone in strengthening air connectivity between Africa and the Caribbean. The inaugural scheduled commercial flight, operated on May 24, 2026, departed Lagos aboard the airline’s Boeing 777 aircraft with over 284...
AON Rejects NCAA Debt Claims, Pushes for TSC Reform
By Admin, Lagos May 25, 2026 The Airline Operators of Nigeria has rejected claims that domestic airlines owe regulatory service debts to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, insisting that all cost recovery services provided by the agency are paid for upfront. The association said airlines operate under a strict “cash-before-service” arrangement, stressing that no...
A Moment at the Airport: What it Reveals About Us
Rep. MD FAAN, Mr Henry Agbebire, Director, Special Duties FAAN By Admin- May 25, 2026 In recent years, a noticeable pattern has emerged within Nigeria’s airport environment. Passengers, both local and international, have become increasingly impatient, quick to document perceived inefficiencies, and even quicker to draw sweeping conclusions. A queue that lasts...
FAAN Calls for Patience, Balanced Criticism at Airports
By Admin, Lagos The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Henry Agbebire, has called for patience and balanced criticism from passengers in their reactions to airport delays and operational procedures, warning against the growing trend of instant condemnation on social media. In a statement titled “A...
FAAN Boss Advocates Stronger Intra-African Air Connectivity at CILT Lecture
By Admin, Lagos The Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has called for improved aviation connectivity across Africa as a pathway to economic growth, trade expansion and regional integration. Kuku made the call while representing the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, at the 2026 Annual Lecture...
Igbinosun Calls for Stronger Project Preparation to Boost Africa Investment
By Admin, Lagos President and Chief Executive Officer of the AfriCanada Economic Summit Group, Jackson Igbinosun, has called for stronger project preparation and improved investment readiness across Africa as part of efforts to attract more international financing into key sectors of the continent’s economy. In a submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on...
Air Peace Partners Dutch Aviation Trainers to Boost Pilot Training Standards
By Admin, Lagos Nigeria Air Peace has strengthened its drive for operational excellence and aviation safety through a strategic partnership engagement with Dutch Aviation Trainers aimed at enhancing crew training efficiency and technical capacity. The meeting, held in Lagos, brought together executives of both organisations to deepen collaboration on pilot training programmes, particularly for the...
NCAA Orders Heightened Airport Health Checks Over Ebola Outbreak Concerns
Ebola screening at the airport By Admin, The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all airlines operating in the country to intensify health surveillance and screening procedures across international airports following renewed Ebola outbreak concerns in parts of Africa. The directive comes after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the recent Ebola outbreak in...
NCAA, NNPCL Deepen Partnership on Aviation Safety Standards
By Admin, Lagos Nigeria The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have initiated stronger collaboration efforts aimed at enhancing aviation safety standards and regulatory coordination within Nigeria’s oil and gas aviation operations. The renewed partnership focuses on aligning aviation safety procedures with evolving regulatory requirements, particularly in...
AMVCA 2026 Celebrates African Film Excellence as Top Stars, Filmmakers Shine
By Admin, Lagos The 2026 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) ended in grand style in Lagos as filmmakers, actors and digital creators from across Africa gathered to celebrate outstanding achievements in film and television. The prestigious event, regarded as one of Africa’s biggest entertainment platforms, attracted major industry...
NAHCO Revenue Rises by 23% as Profit Hits N17.5bn
By Admin, Lagos Nigeria Nigeria’s leading aviation ground handling company, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company NAHCO has announced a strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, recording significant increases in revenue, profit and earnings per share. Speaking at the company’s 45th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos, Chairman of NAHCO, Seinde Oladapo Fadeni disclosed...
NCAA Unveils Digital Licensing Platform to Eliminate Delays in Aviation Processes
By Admin, Lagos The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has launched a new digital licensing and medical certification platform aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and safety within the country’s aviation industry. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement in Lagos, Director-General of Civil Aviation, Chris Najomo described the deployment of the EMPIC digital platform as...
Airlines Face Safety Risks Amid Fuel Shortage — NAAPE
By Admin, The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has raised alarm over the persistent shortage of aviation fuel, warning that the situation now poses serious safety concerns and threatens the sustainability of Nigeria’s aviation industry. In a statement issued in Lagos, the President of NAAPE, Bunmi Gindeh, described the scarcity...