Abuja, August 27, 2025 — Nigeria’s flagship carrier, Air Peace, has showcased its operational strength by flying a direct service from São Paulo to Lagos, just 24 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured a landmark bilateral aviation agreement with Brazil. The Boeing 777 wide-body aircraft, carrying members of Nigeria’s official delegation and private-sector leaders,
August 24, 2025 — Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has taken delivery of its fourth Boeing 777-200ER (5N-CEG), which arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to a spectacular water salute and warm reception from the airline’s top executives. The addition of the wide-body aircraft is seen as a major milestone in Air Peace’s
Abeokuta, Nigeria — August 16, 2025 | Ogun State’s Gateway International Airport has made aviation history by becoming the first in Nigeria to receive an Aerodrome Operational Permit from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), marking a major step toward full-scale passenger and cargo operations. The certification confirms that the facility meets all regulatory and
Abuja, Nigeria — August 15, 2025 | British Airways has denied boarding to 58 passengers scheduled for its Abuja-to-London flight after a technical fault was detected on the aircraft’s door, prompting safety restrictions. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) confirmed that the airline made the decision to leave some seats unoccupied to ensure the aircraft’s
Lagos, Nigeria – August 14, 2025 Comfort Emmanson’s lawyer, Adefunke Maria, has said her client has not yet decided whether to pursue a civil suit over an incident aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to Lagos on Sunday, August 10. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on Thursday, Maria
ABUJA, NIGERIA In a move set to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance regional air travel, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially granted Air Tanzania the permit to operate direct flights between Tanzania and Nigeria. This development was confirmed by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and has been hailed as a strategic step towards
TORONTO, CANADA Labour tensions have reached a boiling point at Canada’s flagship carrier as flight attendants with Air Canada have issued a 72-hour strike notice, signaling their readiness to down tools if ongoing negotiations over improved wages and working conditions fail to produce a satisfactory agreement. The looming industrial action, which could disrupt domestic and
Lagos, Nigeria — August 13, 2025 | In a dramatic turnaround, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reduced the indefinite flight ban on Fuji music legend King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, to just one month. The regulatory body also confirmed that ValueJet pilots Captain Oluranti Ogoyi and First Officer Ivan
Abuja, Nigeria — August 13, 2025 | Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stepped into the controversy surrounding Comfort Emmanson, a female passenger accused of assaulting a flight attendant during an Ibom Air domestic flight. Emmanson, who was arrested and remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre following a petition by the Nigerian
Lagos, Nigeria | August 9, 2025 Nigeria’s aviation sector has been spared potential disruption as major industry unions have called off a planned strike following successful negotiations with the Federal Government. The unions, which include the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), had
