Nigeria May Lose 70 Experienced Air Traffic Controllers
A looming manpower crisis threatens Nigeria’s aviation sector as the number of air traffic controllers continues to decline. If left unchecked, this shortage will threaten operational efficiency and future airspace management. This challenge, however, is not unique to Nigeria; it mirrors a global trend that has seen even advanced aviation nations like the United States battle similar shortages of...
Super International Travels Reaffirms Excellence at 2025 Staff Retreat
Super International Travels Limited (SITL), one of Nigeria’s foremost travel and tour companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to service excellence, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth during its 2025 staff retreat held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the company’s Head Office in Lagos. The staff retreat, themed “Leadership and Strategic Alignment,” provided a platform for reflection, learning, and collaboration as...
NiMet DG Anosike Honoured Among Nigeria’s Top 100
Director General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has been honoured among Nigeria’s Top 100 Environmental and Sustainability Professionals by Environment Africa Magazine. The award celebrates his leadership in promoting climate resilience and sustainability across Nigeria. He was represented at the event by Mrs. Glory Onyegbule, Director of Applied Meteorological Services. The Top 100 recognition underscores Prof. Anosike’s transformative...
FGGC Oyo Alumnae Donate Dining Furniture to Mark 30th Anniversary
The FGGC Oyo Class of 1995 has given back to their alma mater in a gesture that blends nostalgia with lasting impact. They donated new dining furniture sets to the Federal Government Girls’ College, Oyo, as part of their 30th anniversary celebration themed “30 Years of Growth & Grace.” The donation was inaugurated by the class president, Dr. Oladebo Dapo-Ojo,...
Air Peace Launches Flights Linking Antigua and Barbados
Air Peace, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, has announced the launch of monthly flights connecting Antigua and Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago, beginning 21 December 2025. This new route marks a major step in Air Peace’s strategic effort to expand Africa’s global connectivity. It positions the airline as the only carrier offering direct flights from West and Central...
Orji Uzor Kalu’s Reckless Words Hurt Aviation Progress
By TUNDE MOSHOOD In every civilized democracy, criticism is vital to growth. But when it becomes reckless, baseless, or politically motivated, it endangers both institutions and public trust. This is why the recent remarks by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, cannot go unchallenged. The Senator alleged that “pilots and cabin crew in Nigeria are involved in substance...
NAAPE to Kalu: Substantiate or Withdraw Indian Hemp Claim
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has demanded Senator Orji Uzor Kalu substantiate statements he made at the plenary over pilots allegedly smoking Indian hemp and flying under the influence or publicly withdraw his remarks and apologise to Nigerian aviators. NAAPE described the Indian hemp allegation as baseless, malicious, and damaging to the reputation of aviation professionals...
Kalabash54 Strengthens Airline Ties, Empowers Travel Finance
Kalabash54, the fintech subsidiary of Wakanow Group, is strengthening its foothold in Nigeria’s travel finance sector through expanded partnerships with major local and international airlines. This is described as a move aimed at easing financial burdens for air travellers across the country. The fintech firm, renowned for its flagship Pay Small Small (PSS) product, is driving innovation at the intersection...
Najomo Fires Back at Kalu Over Substance Abuse Allegation
Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has firmly rebutted Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s recent comments on alleged pilot substance abuse and lapses in NCAA’s oversight, describing them as “misleading and unfounded.” Reacting to the Senator’s remarks, Captain Najomo said the Authority was compelled to clarify the facts in the public interest. He stressed that...
Remarkable: UBA to Unveil Whitepaper on Africa’s Financial System
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, will unveil its groundbreaking Whitepaper on Africa’s financial infrastructure during the World Bank–IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., this October. The document, titled “Banking on Africa’s Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth,” outlines a bold framework for unlocking the continent’s vast economic potential. It offers actionable insights across trade...
