6 h. ago How wildlife hazards cripple operations at Nigeria’s airports

Tribune Online How wildlife hazards cripple operations at Nigeria’s airports In 2021, Air Peace alone suffered 14 bird strikes, which affected its engines, while in 2022, the airline experienced four bird strike incidents. How wildlife hazards cripple operations at Nigeria’s airports Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Air Peace aircraft hits antelope at Asaba airport , causes flight disruptions

By Chinelo Obogo An aircraft belonging to Air Peace hit an antelope on the runway at Asaba Airport on Saturday, causing the death of the animal while damaging the plane. The severity of the damage has led to the classification of the Air Peace plane as Aircraft on Ground (AOG), grounding it and causing disruptions […] The post Air Peace aircraft hits antelope at Asaba airport , causes flight disruptions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Increased funding needed to bridge airport infrastructure deficit –Emiola, FAAN’s HR Director

By Chinelo Obogo     talktonelo@yahoo.com With stakeholders raising concerns over aging airport facilities amid growing passenger demand, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has called for increased funding to bridge critical infrastructure gaps. The valid appeal has become vital because sustained underinvestment could undermine operational efficiency and jeopardise Nigeria’s standing in regional and global […] The post Increased funding needed to bridge airport infrastructure deficit –Emiola, FAAN’s HR Director appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Court Jails Man 6 Months For Failing To Declare £8,020, $704 At Lagos Airport

Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced a businessman, Agudosi Okechukwu to six-month imprisonment for refusing to declare the sums of £8,020 and $704 to the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) at Lagos Airport. Justice Bogoro sentenced Okechukwu after he pleaded guilty to a two-count charge bordering on money […]

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1 week ago Workers’ Day: Improved welfare package for staff underway –NAMA

By Chinelo Obogo The Managing Director of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Umar Farouk, has said that it’ll soon commence payment for improved welfare for staff. Speaking at the May Day ceremony at the Murtala Muhammed Airport organised by the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) in Lagos, the NAMA MD, who was represented […] The post Workers’ Day: Improved welfare package for staff underway –NAMA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago I Battled Entrenched Interests To End Apapa Gridlock – Oyetola

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has revealed the fierce behind-the-scenes battles that led to the eventual clearing of the infamous Apapa gridlock — a debilitating crisis that had crippled port operations and economic activities for over two decades. Speaking on Wednesday when he addressed members of Study Group 4, Senior Executive […]

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1 week ago NSA Orders Joint Security Screening Of Passengers At Airports

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has directed the immediate implementation of a one-stop joint-interest screening system of passengers across Nigerian airports. The directive is part of efforts to eliminate operational clumsiness, curb touting, and streamline security innovations in the aviation sector. Also, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has disclosed that many […]

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1 week ago Many Nigerian airports, airspace facilities lack access to modern security technologies – NAMA

The NAMA has disclosed that many airports and airspace facilities are yet to benefit from modern security technologies.  read more Many Nigerian airports, airspace facilities lack access to modern security technologies – NAMA

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1 week ago EFCC Arrests Aisha Achimugu At Abuja Airport Over Money Laundering Allegations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Aisha Achimugu, the managing director and CEO of Felak Concept Group, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Achimugu was arrested at around 5 a.m. on Tuesday upon her arrival in Nigeria from London. Her lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued […] The post EFCC Arrests Aisha Achimugu At Abuja Airport Over Money Laundering Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NCAA to sanction unlicensed airports, airstrips from January 2026

•Considers review of N30m permit fee   By Chinelo Obogo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that, starting January 1, 2026, all local airports and airstrips operating without valid permits will be sanctioned. The declaration was made during the inaugural Airstrip Owners/Operators Stakeholders Engagement, held in Lagos on Monday. The Director of Aerodrome […] The post NCAA to sanction unlicensed airports, airstrips from January 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC launches investigation into $86,500, 305,150 Riyals intercepted at Kano Airport

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate has launched investigation into $86,500, 305,150 Saudi Riyals, and 200 Euros confiscated by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The funds were discovered in an unaccompanied bag suspected to have been smuggled into […] The post EFCC launches investigation into $86,500, 305,150 Riyals intercepted at Kano Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC Probes Discovery Of $86,500, 305,150 Riyals, €200 Cash At Kano Airport

The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation of $86,500, 305,150 Saudi Riyals, and €200 confiscated by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano. The funds were discovered in an unaccompanied bag suspected to have been smuggled into […]

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1 week ago NCAA may consider review of N30m airport permit fee, other charges

From Chinelo Obogo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) may review the N30 million fee charged for airport permits, following stakeholders’ pleas for reduced costs to encourage investment. The NCAA also warned that, from January 1, 2026, local airports and airstrips operating without valid permits will face sanctions. At the maiden Airstrip Owners/Operators Stakeholders’ Engagement […] The post NCAA may consider review of N30m airport permit fee, other charges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG to sanction airports without permits starting January 2026

By Chinelo Obogo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that, from January 1, 2026, all local airports and airstrips operating without valid permits will face sanctions. Speaking at the maiden Airstrip Owners/Operators Stakeholders’ Engagement in Lagos on Monday, Godwin Balang, Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, said only a few of Nigeria’s 92 […] The post FG to sanction airports without permits starting January 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago We were treated like criminals – The unjust abuse of five Nigerian travelers in Cape Verde

Cape Verde advertises itself as a peaceful island paradise. What they don’t say is that at the Sal Airport, Nigerians read more We were treated like criminals – The unjust abuse of five Nigerian travelers in Cape Verde

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2 w. ago Enugu Airport To Reopen Monday After Completion Of Emergency Repairs

The Federal Government has announced that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, will reopen for flight operations on Monday, April 28, 2025, following the completion of emergency repairs. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, had earlier closed the airport after a critical rupture was discovered on a vital part of the runway. The sudden […] The post Enugu Airport To Reopen Monday After Completion Of Emergency Repairs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘Calabar residents taking risky boat rides to Uyo airport amid flight shortages’

By Chinelo Obogo    talktonelo@yahoo.com   Calabar, the Cross River state capital, is currently facing an air travel crisis. Persistent flight shortages have forced residents to undertake risky boat trips to Uyo, its closest neighbour, just to catch flights to other states. The challenge has lingered for a while as there are no airlines operating […] The post ‘Calabar residents taking risky boat rides to Uyo airport amid flight shortages’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG designates Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna as alternative to Abuja

By Chinelo Obogo       The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, as the alternative to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Minister made the disclosure when he recently joined the executive governor of Niger State, Umar Bago for the inaugural flight […] The post FG designates Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna as alternative to Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Flight Operations Resume As NiMet Workers Suspend Strike Action

Flight operations will now resume fully at the nation’s airports as workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have called off their strike action after the intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday. LEADERSHIP reports that NiMet staff had commenced an indefinite strike over poor salary packages and welfare. […]

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2 w. ago ‘70% Shipment From Nigeria To US Returned Over Trump Tariff Policy’

Since the implementation of Donald Trump’s Tariff Policy, especially, on Africa, more than 70% of shipments sent from Nigeria to the U.S. via airport have either been refused entry or placed on hold. The chief commercial officer, AAJ Express Logistics Limited, Ini Daniel, who disclosed this yesterday, noted that this alarming trend has caused substantial […]

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