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Federal Government Finalizes Enugu Airport Handover to Private Operators
The Federal Government has handed over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport to Aero Alliance Limited, a move officials credit to the strategic leadership of Governor Peter Mbah.
United Nigeria Airlines Explains Why Fuel Costs Are Not Being Fully Shifted to Passengers
United Nigeria Airlines explains that despite high aviation fuel costs, carriers are managing ticket prices through revenue strategies while preparing for a major regional expansion into West and Central Africa.
Festus Keyamo Announces Upcoming Concessions for Three Additional Airports
Minister Festus Keyamo has announced that three additional Nigerian airports are set for concession following the successful transition of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport to private management.
NAHCO Announces New Airline Agreements and Solar Export Expansion
NAHCO Aviance has renewed multiple airline contracts, signed a deal with FlyGabon, and is now handling the export of solar cells to the United States.
Aviation Expert Nwuba Disputes IATA Ranking of Nigeria’s Airline Market
Aviation expert Dr. Alex Nwuba challenges IATA's negative ranking of Nigeria's airline industry, urging operators to focus on regional growth to maximize profitability.
FAAN Mulls New Deadline for Airport Cab Vehicle Standards After Strike Threats
FAAN is considering extending the deadline for its vehicle age policy to October 2026 following strike threats from airport cab operators in Lagos and Abuja.
Air Peace Boss Warns of Industry Collapse Amid Soaring Jet-A1 Costs
Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema reports that Nigerian airlines are relying on bank loans to manage a 250 percent spike in fuel costs, urging President Tinubu to reform aviation taxes to prevent industry-wide collapse.
Airport taxi drivers threaten strike over FAAN regulations
NUPCO members are threatening to shut down operations at two major Nigerian airports in nine days, citing unreasonable fare hikes and forced migration to app-based systems by FAAN.