Category: Nigeria Aviation
Nigerian Government Shuts Ibadan Airport for Upgrade to International Standards
The Federal Government, through the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has announced the temporary closure of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State, to facilitate extensive upgrade works aimed at enhancing infrastructure and operational standards. The closure, which took effect on Sunday, is part of efforts to transform the airport from a…
Nigerian Air Force Conducts Precision Airstrikes, Disrupts Terrorist Operations in North-East and North-West
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out a series of precision airstrikes between March 17 and 19, 2025, targeting terrorist hideouts in the North-East and North-West regions. The coordinated operations successfully eliminated scores of insurgents and significantly disrupted their activities, marking a major victory in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism. According to Group Captain…
High Interest Rates, Inflation Threaten Nigerian Airlines’ Profitability – Bi-Courtney COO
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Mr. Remi Jibodu, has raised concerns over the challenges facing Nigerian airlines, warning that high interest rates and inflation could undermine their profitability despite the implementation of the Cape Town Convention (CTC) Practice Direction. Jibodu made the remarks during a courtesy visit by members of…
Keyamo Warns Foreign Airlines: Patronize Local Caterers or Face Summer Schedule Rejection
The Nigerian government has issued a stern warning to foreign airlines operating in the country, mandating them to patronize local catering services or risk having their summer flight schedules rejected. The directive was announced by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday. Keyamo emphasized the…
NCAA Suspends Licenses of 10 Private Jet Operators Over Unauthorized Activities
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the suspension of licenses for ten private jet operators due to their involvement in unauthorized operational activities. This decisive action underscores the NCAA’s commitment to maintaining stringent regulatory standards and ensuring compliance within the aviation industry. The affected companies include: The NCAA stated that these operators were…
Senate Calls Urgent Session to Review President Tinubu’s Supplementary Budget Proposal
The Nigerian Senate has announced an urgent session scheduled for tomorrow to review President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s supplementary budget proposal for the 2024 fiscal year. This special session will address critical budgetary matters, including a formal proposal for acquiring a new presidential aircraft, anticipated to be presented within a Supplementary Appropriation Bill. Members of Congress,…
EFCC Investigates Contracts Awarded to Brother of Former Aviation Minister
In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into contracts awarded to a company allegedly connected to the brother of Nigeria’s former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika. The EFCC’s probe revealed that Engirios Nigerian Limited, a company purportedly linked to Sirika’s brother, was awarded four significant contracts during…