Airports

FAAN Closes Ibadan Airport Temporarily for Upgrade Works

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the temporary closure of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport (SLAA), Ibadan, to facilitate extensive upgrade works aimed at enhancing the airport’s infrastructure and operational standards. The agency made this known in a statement confirming that the Federal Government of Nigeria had approved the closure, which became […]

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Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates International Women’s Day

Africa’s largest operator, Ethiopian Airlines, has announced that it has colorfully celebrated the 2025 International Women’s Day, March 8, with a series of vibrant events at Skylight Hotel attended by esteemed government officials, distinguished guests and the airline’s executives. The event was marked by flight operations entirely managed by women—from catering, maintenance, and check-in to […]

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Qatar Airways Launches Additional Flights to Address Demand

Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2024, is enhancing global connectivity with additional flights to key destinations around the world. The expanded services will offer passengers greater flexibility and seamless connections, further strengthening the airline’s network of more than 170 destinations. Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry Antinori, said: “Qatar Airways’ […]

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How Nigerian Carriers Benefit from International Routes

Over the years, it has been taken for granted by policy makers and appointed political leaders who manage air transport in Nigeria that Nigerian airlines do not have capacity and therefore will not be encouraged to operate international destinations. An industry insider told THISDAY that when the former Minister of Aviation was chiding Nigerian carriers, telling […]

Airports

Resolving NCS, FAAN Conflict over Lagos Airport

Over the years there has been growing animosity between the Nigerian Customs Service and the Aviation Security of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria on issues concerning security and the management of facilities at the Lagos airport. The writer posits that security could be compromised if customs and other security operatives do not delineate their […]