Government Expands International Access for Nigerian Carrier THE Federal Government has approved several international routes for United Nigeria Airlines, paving the way for the airline to expand its operations beyond Africa and compete more aggressively in the global aviation market. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced that the airline has been cleared […]
Rising Fuel Costs Shake Airline Operations UNITED Nigeria Airlines has disclosed that it suffered losses estimated at ₦10 billion within a three-month period as soaring aviation fuel prices and global supply disruptions intensified pressure on Nigeria’s airline industry. The airline’s Executive Chairman, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, attributed the losses largely to the sharp increase in Jet […]
Ibom Air Commences Domestic Operations at New International Terminal in Uyo Enhanced Passenger Experience as Operations Shift PASSENGERS traveling through Akwa Ibom State are now set to enjoy improved airport services as Ibom Air has officially commenced domestic flight operations from the newly commissioned International Terminal of the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo. The relocation […]
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Faces Renewed Fuel Challenge NIGERIA’S aviation industry is confronting a growing operational challenge as the rising cost of Jet A-1 aviation fuel threatens airline sustainability and flight operations across the country. Industry stakeholders have raised concerns over the widening gap between local aviation fuel prices and international benchmarks, warning that the situation […]
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Under Price Pressure as Airfares Surge DOMESTIC air travel costs in Nigeria are undergoing significant upward adjustment as airlines respond to sustained increases in operational expenses, particularly aviation fuel costs. New fare structures now place minimum one-way ticket prices at approximately ₦200,000 on several domestic routes, marking a sharp rise in the […]
Dangote Refinery Reduces Jet Fuel Price Amid Airline Cost Pressures Price Adjustment Announced THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) from ₦1,750 to ₦1,650 per litre, a move aimed at easing operational pressure on airlines and stabilising fuel supply in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The announcement, confirmed by the company […]
NAHCO Records Strong Financial Performance in 2025 NIGERIAN Aviation Handling Company Plc has posted a robust financial performance for the 2025 fiscal year, with significant growth across revenue, profit, and shareholder returns. The company’s total revenue rose by 22.93 per cent to ₦65.82 billion, up from ₦53.54 billion recorded in 2024, reflecting improved operational efficiency […]
Rising Tension Over Nigeria’s Aviation Fuel Pricing Framework NIGERIA’S aviation industry is facing renewed uncertainty as the extension of the naira-for-crude initiative to Jet A1 fuel sparks sharp disagreement between policymakers and fuel marketers. The policy, originally designed to reduce dollar dependency in the downstream oil sector, is now being questioned by aviation stakeholders who […]
By UBONGABASI LINUS State Moves to Institutionalise Aviation Growth THE Akwa Ibom State Government has taken a decisive step toward consolidating its aviation ambitions with the appointment of Uwem Ekanem as Special Adviser on Aviation and Airport Development, placing him in immediate charge of the newly created Ministry of Aviation and Airport Development. The move, which […]
By UBONGABASI LINUS International Status Marks Turning Point AKWA Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has declared that the upgrade of Victor Attah International Airport to international status will drive economic growth beyond the state, positioning it as a strategic hub within the Gulf of Guinea. Speaking after returning from the maiden international flight from Accra, the […]