Kuku Urges Vertiport Readiness in Nigeria
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has stressed the need for vertiport readiness in Nigeria as aviation...
NiMet Boosts Flood Prevention with Advanced Weather Tech
The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, reaffirmed the agency's commitment. He emphasized strengthened weather hazard early warnings to...
NCAA Developing Drone Training, Permit and Rules Framework-Balang
Drones haven’t met type certification anywhere because the platforms are not standardised.” He clarified that the absence of certification does not indicate a safety...
New Insurance Rule Lets Airlines Cede 90%, Stabilise Market
“For years, lessors required offshore underwriting, and over 95 percent of aviation insurance premiums left Nigeria. This new model strikes a balance,” said Omosehin....
NCAA DG Inaugurates SAF Technical Groups in Lagos
The official inauguration of six Technical Working Groups was the major highlight of the regional workshop on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). Director General Nigeria...
Emirates Leads Global Baggage Handling Operations in 2024
Amid rising global travel volumes, Emirates Airlines has recorded its busiest year ever for global baggage handling operations. Between April 2024 and March 2025,...
NiMet Installs Advanced Satellite Forecasting System
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has successfully completed the installation of an advanced satellite forecasting system, marking a major technological leap. This follows the...
Nigeria Drives Aviation Insurance Reform for Sustainable Growth
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Takes Flight as Minister Festus Keyamo Drives Landmark Insurance Reform for Sustainability BY OBAFEMI BAJOMO In a decisive move that signals the federal...
LAAC 29th Conference to Tackle Aviation Financing Gaps
The League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) will host its 29th Annual Conference on Thursday, 7 August 2025, in Lagos. Thís year’s edition...
NCAA Justifies Recent Regulatory Penalties on Airlines
The Director General Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Chris Najomo, has reiterated that the NCAA sustain domestic airlines despite regulatory penalties and operational challenges....
