Despite the high local passenger traffic in Nigeria’s aviation sector, the country failed to maximise such opportunity in growing very strong airlines, until recently when government decided to make the air transport sector more viable. In the past 63 years of Nigeria’s Independence, there were not much to cheer, but in the last one […]
The UAE -Nigeria bond just hit a significant milestone with Emirates Airlines’ resumption of daily flights between Lagos and Dubai. This development coincided with Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary marked recently. It was expected to facilitate travel and business opportunities between the two nations. An announcement by Emirates Airlines also hinted of new options by […]
The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement, provisionally active since 2000, officially commenced on May 13, 2024. Transitioning into full effect, this bilateral pact signifies a pivotal advancement in fostering a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria, aligning with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy. Upholding commitments to aviation safety and security, the agreement allows […]
Stakeholders in the Aviation industry have called on the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to urgently rehabilitate the old international terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMIA) Lagos, to avert major safety threats leading to incessant fire incidents at the facility. There have been fire incidents at the terminal including the incident in September […]
World’s third largest aircraft manufacturer, Airbus has pledged to work with Nigeria to boost air transport in the country. This was contained in a letter written to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo by Airbus Vice President in charge of Sales for Africa, Hadi Akoum, dated March 20, 2024. In acknowledgement and […]
