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ValueJet has launched operations for Lagos-Accra-Lagos flights. The airline says, “the flights will be operated daily departing from the new terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport for Accra, Ghana.” According to ValueJet, “this expansion follows the successful launch of its first international service to Banjul, The Gambia, and includes additional regional hubs such as Cotonou and Malabo.” ValueJet’s Managing Director, …
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN has stated that “aircraft acquisition sits at the intersection of these three pillars of capital, confidence and capacity.” The Honourable Minister stated this is in his keynote address at the Nigerian Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit (NAAIS) held in Lagos, Nigeria. Keyamo said: “Without modern and fuel-efficient fleets, Nigerian airlines …
By Oscar Obierefu At Murtala Muhammed Airport, the ghosts don’t live in abandoned hangars. They live in memory tail logos you used to see every day, check-in counters that once carried familiar names, and routes that vanished so abruptly passengers still talk about the “last flight” as if it happened yesterday. Nigeria’s airline industry has a peculiar rhythm: bold launches, …
Nigerian carrier, Air Peace and Emirates building on their existing partnership has signed “a bilateral interline agreement, expanding air connectivity between Africa, the UAE, and London.” According to Emirates, “The agreement offers passengers of both airlines frictionless, single-ticket travel and with through-checked baggage, on select routes, resulting in greater travel comfort and convenience for customers.” Emirates says, “beyond the 13 …
By Aminat Bakare Nigeria marked a major milestone in its aviation history with the successful hosting of its first-ever International Airshow, held from December 2 – 4, 2025, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The event, which attracted over 3,000 attendees and over 60 exhibitors ranging from airlines, aviation equipment manufacturers and stakeholders amongst others revealed that the nation is …
The Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards (DAAS) of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched “the go-live and operationalization of the EMPIC Personnel Licensing/Medical (PEL/MED) Digital Licensing System.” The Director-General, Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo said: “The transition forms part of a broader digital transformation project within the Authority’s safety regulatory mandate, emphasising its positive impact on …
By Aminat Bakare Nigeria is bracing itself for a significant change in taxation as the Federal government of Nigeria’s new tax laws are billed for implementation from January 1, 2026. The new tax regime will have impact on corporate taxation, personal income tax, VAT amongst other significant effects for companies and individuals. In other to create awareness for the …
United Nigeria Airlines, has signed “a landmark aircraft sale and purchase agreement with Southwest Airlines for the delivery of six Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This strategic acquisition and fleet expansion marks a new phase in United Nigeria Airlines’ strategic plan and growth. The airline confirms that this agreement “represents not only the acquisition of aircraft but also a ground-breaking opportunity for …
Nigeria’s Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been elected Vice President of Airports Council International (ACI) Africa. According to FAAN, “this election not only highlights her leadership but also elevates her from her previous role as Regional Advisor for Africa to a permanent member on the ACI World Governing Board.” It can be …
Nigeria’s leading and longest serving private domestic airline, Overland Airways has rolled out two new destinations in Nigeria to beef up its growing route network. From April 23, 2025. Overland Airways recommenced a thrice weekly flight on the Lagos-Abuja-Minna route. This flight restored air services to the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna after over 15 years hiatus, and will …
