‎ 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...

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...

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...

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...

‎ ‎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...

‎ ‎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...

‎ 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...

‎ ‎ 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...

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...

‎ By Admin, Air Peace⁠ has temporarily suspended one of its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick flights after a technical issue was identified during routine safety checks carried out after passenger boarding. ‎ ‎The airline, in a statement released by its management, said engineers detected the fault during standard operational inspections, prompting the withdrawal of the aircraft...

‎By Admin, Lagos ‎ ‎The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Army in strengthening its air transport operations and logistics framework. ‎ ‎Mrs. Kuku who gave the assurance during a meeting with senior officers of the Nigerian Army Corps in...

By Admin, Nigeria has set a new African record in the mixed 4×100 metres relay. The quartet of Favour Ashe, Jennifer Obi, Chidera Ezeakor, and Maria Omokwe clocked an impressive time of 40.24 seconds on Saturday in one of the heats at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone. Despite finishing fourth in the heat, the...

‎By Admin, 30-04-2026 ‎ The Chief Executive of the Office of the Tax Ombud Nigeria Dr. John Nwabueze, has assured Nigerians of impartial and cost-free resolution of tax-related disputes, as part of efforts to improve confidence in the country’s tax system. ‎ ‎Speaking during a media chat in Lagos, Nwabueze said the Office of the...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated the Nigeria IPv6 Council to accelerate the country’s transition to next-generation internet infrastructure. l In his inaugural address, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Aminu Maida, described the move as a major milestone in Nigeria’s digital evolution and a clear signal of its readiness to compete in...

  By Admin, Lagos 03-04-2026 The Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, His Grace, Most Reverend Alfred Adewale Martins, has called on Nigerians not to lose hope despite prevailing economic challenges and insecurity in the country.   Speaking at the 2026 Chrism Mass held in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, Archbishop Martins acknowledged the difficult realities...

01-04-2026 By Admin, Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem has received a major boost as the Federal Government awarded ₦2.2 billion in grants to 45 outstanding student ventures. This was made known in Lagos during the 2026 Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) Finalist Bootcamp Closing Ceremony and Awards Presentation. The winners were selected from 65 finalists whose business...

By Admin, United Nigeria Airlines has unveiled a strategic growth roadmap that includes fleet expansion, new regional, continental and intercontinental routes, and the launch of key customer- and community-focused initiatives as part of the activities to mark its 5th anniversary. Speaking at a press conference held in Lagos, the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Professor...

By Admin, Nigeria’s aviation and telecommunications sectors have recorded a significant milestone as MTN Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), officially launched free high-speed Wi-Fi services at key international airports across the country. The service is now live at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and at...

By Admin, January 30, 2026. The University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand transnational education and strengthen research collaboration in Nigeria. The agreement was formalised in Lagos by the Provost of the University of Birmingham, Professor Nick Vaughan-Williams, and the Vice Chancellor...

By Admin, Lagos Nigeria In a move to overhaul the textbook approval system in Nigerian schools, the Nigerian Government has established a special committee to regulate the selection, ranking, and duration of instructional materials used nationwide. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who unveiled the initiative in Abuja described it as a corrective step...