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The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) Secretary General, Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi has stated that: “In a complex and evolving global context, our sector continued to demonstrate resilience, cohesion and steady progress, guided by the decisions of AFCAC’s governing organs and aligned with the African Union’s integration agenda, the commission remained steadfast in its mandate to advance a safe, secure, efficient, …
African Airlines have been plagued by many challenges over the years. From small and aging fleet to inability to attract capital, loss of qualified personnel, and inability to sustain services, amongst others. Since COVID 19, the sector has had to grapple with additional challenges including delays in aircraft deliveries, extended AOGs due to supply chain issues. Add to the now …
The Secretary-General, African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi says “aviation adds $2.5 billion to Nigeria’s GDP and supports roughly 216,700 jobs.” Mrs. Adeyemi noted that the figure is “an increase from $1.7 Billion last year.” Ms. Adeyemi stated this while delivering a presentation titled, “SAATM: Unlocking Nigeria’s Aviation Potential” at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) National …
By Monday Ukoha In September 2025, the government of Burkina Faso announced that it would waive visa fees for African visitors; it stopped short of offering no visa free entry to all African citizens, else it would have joined the four countries namely Benin, Seychelles, The Gambia and Rwanda as countries with no visa requirements for African citizens. Ghana …
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) principles and global aviation standards. Speaking at ICAO’s 42nd Assembly, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo says, “Nigeria remains firmly committed to the principles and objectives of ICAO.” He outlined bold steps to “position Nigeria as Africa’s aviation hub and called for stronger …
By Monday Ukoha In September 2025, the government of Burkina Faso announced that it would waive visa fees for African visitors; it stopped short of offering no visa free entry to all African citizens, else it would have joined the four countries namely Benin, Seychelles, The Gambia and Rwanda as countries with no visa requirements for African citizens. Ghana has …
By Aminat Bakare Appointed Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development on August 21, 2023, Barrister Festus Keyamo has quickly emerged as a transformative force in Nigeria’s aviation sector. His strategic leadership, relentless drive, and clear vision for an improved industry have set him apart. Barrister Keyamo’s efforts are shaping the future of Nigerian aviation, repositioning the country’s aviation Industry. According …
By Monday Ukoha In the past couple of years and even currently many African countries have been investing in the upgrade of their airports. In November 2024, Angola became the latest as it opened its Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto Angola International Airport. Other major international airport projects in the pipeline on the continent include the Bugesera International Airport in Rwanda …
Aviation & Allied Business sat down with Mr. Fansu Bojang, DG, Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and head of the Banjul Accord Group Secetariat (BAG) at the SAATM-PIP in Sierra Leone to discuss the implementation of SAATM in the BAG region and the state of air transport in Gambia post COVID-19, amongst other topics. Q: What is the state of …
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