Empowering NATCA: 54th AGM to Boost Safety and Capacity
The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing safety and human capacity in Nigeria’s aviation industry as it prepares to host its 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja from October 21–22, 2025. Themed “The Human Edge: Capacity Building in the Next Generation Air Traffic Management,” the event will bring together air traffic management professionals,...
Milestone: United Nigeria Launches Direct Flights to Accra November 10
United Nigeria Airlines will begin direct flights from Lagos and Abuja to Accra, Ghana, on November 10, 2025, marking its first regional expansion beyond Nigeria. The airline confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, describing the new Accra service as a key part of its West African connectivity plan. The route will operate into Kotoka International Airport, Accra, from...
₦22.5m Boost for NEC Winners Sparks Academic Excitement
The UBA Foundation has announced that winners of the 2025 edition of the National Essay Competition (NEC) will receive educational grants worth over ₦22.5 million to study at any African university of their choice. This year’s prize represents a major boost for young Nigerians pursuing academic excellence across the continent. The first-prize winner of the NEC will receive a ₦10...
BAGAIA Wins 2 Global Awards, Strengthens Africa’s Safety Leadership
The Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) has been honoured with two Global Business Awards 2025, recognised as the Best Regional Aircraft Accident Investigation Agency in Africa and Capacity Building & Aviation Safety Group 2025, West Africa. The recognition highlights BAGAIA’s leadership in advancing aviation safety, capacity building, and regional cooperation across the continent. The business awards, presented by...
NCAA Slams Operators Over 4-Week Airline Ticket Refunds
BY ANTHONY OMOH The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a strong warning to domestic airlines, condemning the practice of telling passengers that airline ticket refunds take four weeks or one month to process. Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, described the practice as a serious violation of consumer protection laws, stating that Part 19 of the...
Primero Boss, Fola Tinubu to Chair Premier Transport Summit
The Managing Director of Primero Transport Services Limited, Mr. Fola Tinubu, will chair the Primero Transport Summit, holding on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. A seasoned transport executive, Tinubu earned a BA in Economics and Politics from the University of East Anglia, Norwich, England, and an MBA from the University of Stirling, Scotland. Over the years,...
NiMet DG Wins Dual Laurels at Nigeria GovTech Awards 2025
Director-General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has received dual honours at the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025, organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) under The Presidency. NiMet emerged as the Best Federal MDA in Open Data Excellence, a recognition that highlights its outstanding performance in data transparency, innovation, and GovTech-driven public service delivery. In addition,...
NIS Launches Critical Post-Amnesty Voluntary Return Scheme
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced a Post-Amnesty Voluntary Return and Documentation Programme (PAVRDP) to assist foreign nationals who failed to regularize their stay during the recently concluded visa amnesty exercise. The initiative, which takes effect from October 13, 2025, follows the expiration of the Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty) on September 30, 2025. It provides an opportunity for affected...
NAMA Wins National Integrity Leadership Award
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has received national recognition for its outstanding commitment to transparency, accountability, and leadership in aviation management. The agency emerged as the Most Efficient Aviation Agency at the 2025 National Integrity, Leadership, and Development Awards, organized by the Centre for Ethical Conduct Orientation and Empowerment (CECOE) in Abuja. According to CECOE, the award acknowledges NAMA’s dedication...
Exposed!! How Grey Charter Flights Compromise Safety, Cost Industry Billions
BY ANTHONY OMOH Aviation regulators, legitimate operators, and brokers worldwide are battling a persistent threat as old as aircraft charter itself: grey charter flights. These illegal operations exploit regulatory loopholes, endanger lives, and strip billions from compliant businesses and governments. Grey charter flights refer to any unlicensed or illegal private jet operation where an aircraft owner or operator offers flights...
