…passenger was said to have immediately reported the incident to officials of the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) at the airport, where he filled a Baggage Irregularity Report, and was reportedly assured that efforts would be made to trace and recover the missing bag. But the law firm alleged that weeks af…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), of lying over the airport incident. Speaking on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television, Mr Keyamo said Obi “lied like a fish drinking water” a…

…in an exclusive interview with Arewa PUNCH on Thursday, where he declared that Nigeria’s aviation sector was witnessing one of its most significant periods of institutional and infrastructural transformation after years of ageing facilities, operational inefficiencies, security concerns and rising passenger expectation…

…solely on negative developments. He also commended President Tinubu, Chairman of the Aviation Governing Board and former APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi, and…

…Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Fabio Rabbani, has lauded the Director-General Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, for prioritising staff training in partnership with ICAO, International Air Transport Association (IATA), and other wor…

…other candidates of the party for the 2027 general elections. This is at the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Chief Festus Keyamo urged all party members to remain steadfast and work for the victory of the party's candidates at all levels, including that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The endorsement wa…

…launched a formal investigation into a viral video showing a confrontation between an Aviation Security (AVSEC) officer and a female passenger at Osubi Airport, officially known as Alfred Diete-Spiff Airport, in Delta State. The incident, which has attracted attention on social media, occurred during a security screeni…

Nigeria’s domestic refineries have completely displaced imported Aviation Turbine Kerosene, commonly known as aviation fuel or Jet A-1, with official industry data showing that local producers solely supplied the country’s aviation fuel market over the past 13 months. An analysis of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstrea…

…birthday celebration, to induct 42 fellows Family members, friends and associates of aviation entrepreneur, philanthropist and politician, Comrade Isaac Balami, have unveiled plans to organise a grand celebration in honour of his 42nd birthday on August 25, saying his outstanding contributions to humanity, youth develo…

…to 70 destinations without a prior visa. The country’s strong diplomatic ties, thriving aviation sector and position as East Africa’s largest economy continue to strengthen its passport’s global standing. 8. Eswatini Global ranking: 67 Visa-free destinations: 71 Eswatini offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 71…

GROWING unemployment among licenced flight dispatchers has became a major concern for aviation stakeholders, warning that Nigeria is wasting a significant pool of safety-critical professionals despite increasing demands for safe and efficient airline operations. The post Experts frown at flight dispatchers’ redundancy…

…costs and expand cautiously into regional destinations. It is a reminder that in aviation, profitability is often determined not by operating the biggest aircraft, but by operating the most appropriate one. For instance, the Beechcraft 1900D has an 18-seat configuration, making it ideal for low-demand, short-haul. The…

…Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test (Enlisted) or the Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR) and Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB) (Officer)Pass the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) medical examMeet the physical, mental, and moral standards of the NavyExceptions to US Navy applicantsIt is worth noting that the Navy ma…

…hotels and restaurants, reduced fines for customs violations and lower fees for civil aviation permits. In late March, Dubai authorities had announced a first package worth over $270 million to help businesses and families. AFP The post Dubai offers discounts to residents bringing in tourists appeared first on Vanguard…

…Gen. Jeremiah Useni, retired military doctor Brig.-Gen. Oviemo Ovadje, and former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode. On Al-Mustapha’s account, he wrote, “As Abacha’s Chief Security Officer, his account is often considered a key source, though it contains notable inconsistencies. He claimed Abacha’s health collapsed a…

…to dollar-denominated sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK) has pushed up replacement costs for marketers. This shift reacted across the supply chain, compelling private depots in Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt and Calabar to update their loading prices according…

By Dickson Omobola Stakeholders in the country’s aviation sector have deepened calls for a review of the sharing formula of the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge/Cargo Sales Charge, TSC/CSC, saying the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, required a larger share of the revenue to upgrade air navigation infrastruc…

…that magnitude, now valued at over ₦130 billion, to a firm without proven experience in aviation infrastructure raises questions about due process and value for money. The initial contract sum was put at ₦99.5 billion. He noted that the state is currently grappling with challenges in the health sector, a shortage of te…

…and disruptions to global supply chains influenced the prices of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel in Nigeria? It has really affected a whole lot, largely on aviation fuel. It has even helped Nigeria to be ranked among the top exporters of aviation fuel. For me, it has really affected the cost of petrol, diesel and othe…

Fresh shipments of petrol, diesel, cooking gas, butane and aviation fuel are arriving at depots in Lagos, Warri and PH to boost fuel supplyImporters are facing higher costs after global freight rates increased by about 25% due to disruptions in the Middle EastThe recent temporary loading suspension at Dangote Refinery…

…continued to provide a substantial buffer for the diesel market. The supply of Aviation Turbine Kerosene also fell during the month. ATK receipts declined from 3.6 million litres per day in May to 2.5 million litres per day in June. The 1.1 million-litre decline represented a fall of 30.6 per cent. ATK consumption also…

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has announced a new welfare measure that allows members of staff to proceed on study leave with pay, as part of efforts to improve employee development and motivation. The post NCAT assures ATSSSAN of better workers’ welfare appeared first on Tribune Online.

A fall in global crude oil prices would ordinarily be expected to ease the cost of aviation fuel and, by extension, reduce airline ticket prices. However, that has not happened in Nigeria, and according to an energy strategist and entrepreneur, Dr. Thomas Ogungbangbe, the reason lies in how the country’s Jet A1 market…

…priced at $1,044.62 per metric tonne.Automotive Gas Oil is set at $1.087 per litre, and Aviation Turbine Kerosene has been priced at $0.942 per litre.Liquefied Petroleum Gas remains the only product exempted from this shift, continuing under its existing domestic payment structure.Addressing CIndustry sources revealed…

…her husband immediately took the lead in restructuring their household economy once his aviation career was put on hold, focusing on proactive financial discipline rather than despair.According to George, her husband's immediate reaction to his job loss was to conduct a thorough review of the family's financial commitm…