Harmful to us’ – Domestic airlines slam FCCPC over price fixing claims
The Airline Operators of Nigeria has strongly criticised the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission over allegations of ticket price fixing. The FCCPC had claimed that some domestic airlines manipulated fares during the 2025 Yuletide season. AON Chairman, Obiorah Okonkwo, described the report as harmful and based on a poor understanding of airline economics. He […]
Air Peace runway incident: NEFGAD demands independent probe of NSIB report
The Network of Flight Distributors and Aviation Development (NEFGAD) has called for an independent investigation into the report released by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) regarding the recent Air Peace runway incident. The group says the official findings leave important questions unanswered and may not reflect the full picture of what happened. According to […]
FAAN issues eviction notice to tanker drivers, bus parks, others on Lagos Airport road
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued eviction notices to tanker drivers, commercial bus operators, and other occupants operating illegally along the Lagos Airport road. According to FAAN, the activities of these groups have caused serious traffic congestion, security concerns, and environmental issues around the airport corridor. The authority stressed that the Lagos […]
NCAA vow to start naming and shaming airlines who cancel flights and leave their passengers stranded at the airport without providing any accomodation
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that it will publicly call out airlines that cancel flights and leave passengers stranded at airports without offering accommodation. In a post shared on X, NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu reminded airlines that the law requires them to provide hotel stays for passengers stranded between 10 PM and […]
AON lifts life ban on Ibom Air passenger
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has lifted the lifetime ban on Comfort Emmanson, a passenger previously barred from Ibom Air for unruly behaviour. The decision came after the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, appealed the case. AON considered Emmanson’s apology, the withdrawal of complaints, the cancellation of charges, and her release […]
PRESS STATEMENT FROM IBOM AIR
Ibom Air released an official statement on August 11, 2025, addressing an incident involving a disruptive passenger on their flight from Uyo to Lagos that happened the day before. The airline confirmed that on Sunday, August 10, a passenger named Ms. Comfort Emmanson caused serious safety concerns during the flight. Before takeoff, Ms. Emmanson was […]
Enugu Air Mulls Operations To UK, US, China, Others
Governor Peter Mbah has launched Enugu Air, a new airline owned by Enugu State, with bold plans to fly beyond Nigeria to destinations like China, Europe, the UK, the US, and other African countries. Speaking at the launch in Enugu, Mbah said the airline will start with three Embraer aircraft. Initial routes will include Enugu […]
There will be no summer flights for foreign airlines that fail to patronise Nigerian caterers – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s minister of aviation and aerospace development, has announced that foreign airlines will not get approval for their summer flight schedules unless they use local catering services for onboard meals. In October 2024, the minister directed all foreign airlines operating in Nigeria to start using Nigerian catering companies for their in-flight meals. This […]
President Tinubu to Depart for France in Newly Acquired Presidential Jet
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja today, August 19, for a brief work trip to France. His spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed that President Tinubu will return after completing his stay. What makes this trip significant is the newly acquired presidential jet—a luxurious Airbus A330. The jet was released after a long-standing legal […]
Private Jets Misused for Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking – Festus Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has raised concerns that some private jets in Nigeria are being used for illegal activities, including money laundering and drug trafficking. Keyamo revealed this during an event at the Ministry of Aviation in Abuja on Thursday, June 27, where he inaugurated a Ministerial Taskforce Committee to […]