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 […]
Soaring Jet A1 Prices Raise Alarm Over 2026 Hajj Airlift NIGERIA’S aviation sector is facing mounting pressure as stakeholders warn that the sharp rise in Jet A1 aviation fuel prices could disrupt the successful airlift of thousands of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj. Industry groups say the crisis has already forced domestic […]
Domestic Flights Get Reprieve NIGERIA’S aviation sector narrowly avoided a major disruption after airline operators agreed to temporarily suspend their planned shutdown following government intervention. The Airline Operators of Nigeria confirmed that the proposed withdrawal of services had been put on hold after appeals from the Federal Government and renewed consultations with key stakeholders. The […]
By DESTINY YOUNG Approval Signals Shift Toward Cargo-Driven Growth AKWA Ibom State has taken a significant step toward strengthening its aviation and logistics capacity following the approval of a bonded terminal by the Nigeria Customs Service. The approval came after a high-level meeting between Governor Umo Eno and the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, in […]
By UBONGABASI LINUS A 17-Year Journey Toward Aviation Relevance SEVENTEEN years after its inaugural flight, the Victor Attah International Airport has evolved from a modest regional facility into one of Nigeria’s most ambitious aviation projects. Once viewed with scepticism, the airport is now emerging as a strategic asset positioned to reshape air travel and economic activity […]
Airlines Face Rising Cost Pressures AIR travellers in Nigeria may soon pay higher ticket prices as the cost of aviation fuel continues to surge across the country, putting increasing pressure on airline operations. Jet A1, the primary fuel used by aircraft, is currently selling for as high as ₦1,835 per litre in Kano, ₦1,820 in […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON FAAN Implements Hybrid Payment System THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has temporarily adopted a hybrid payment system at airport toll gates, following a directive from President Bola Tinubu aimed at reducing traffic congestion during the rollout of a cashless policy. FAAN Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, explained that the decision […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Workshop Targets Passenger Protection Efforts to strengthen consumer protection in Nigeria’s aviation sector will take centre stage on 12 March as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), headlines a specialised workshop on passengers’ rights. The one-day event, convened by the Juweirat Law Resource Centre in partnership with Synergy […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON NAF Supports Education in Akwa Ibom THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened its commitment to community development and education by commissioning a new block of classrooms and staff offices at Edemaya Unity College in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. The facility, constructed under the Chief of the Air […]