International Air Transport Association (IATA), has said $1.3 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025, with Africa and Middle East (AME), region accounting for 85 per cent of total blocked funds, at $1.1 billion. IATA said when compared with the $1.7 billion reported for October 2024, it resulted in an improvement of …

The Kwara State Government has expressed profound relief following the emergency landing of a training aircraft of the International Aviation College, Ilorin, on Friday, 23 May, 2025. In a statement on Saturday, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education in Kwara State, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu, stated this in Ilorin, the state capital. A training aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing, …

Federal Government on Friday, warned airlines not to fly passengers into Nigeria without valid visas, saying any carrier that flouts Nigeria’s immigration law will be penalised. Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said boarding anyone without a visa was illegal, adding that penalties would be immediately affected. He also said the enforcement of Landing and Exit Card would commence on …

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo has said the Federal Government has jettisoned the national carrier project, stressing that it is now focused on supporting the growth of local carriers. Keyamo also expressed dismay over the condition of the old terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), saying plans were in progress for government to demolish …

The Federal Government and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to recognise the United States dollar and other freely convertible currencies as legal tender for airfares between Nigeria and the UAE. This development was revealed in the updated Bilateral Air Services Agreement between both nations, according to The PUNCH. This agreement paved the way for Emirates …

The Nasarawa State Government has received a refund of N9.75 billion from the Federal Government following the takeover of the former Lafia Cargo Airport. Governor Abdullahi Sule announced this development during a special meeting with selected stakeholders from across the state, held at the Government House, Lafia, on Monday. According to Governor Sule, after the Federal Government assumed control of …

An Air Peace aircraft was grounded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after it collided with a large antelope while taxiing on the runway. The impact decimated the animal and rendered the aircraft on the ground, causing flight disruptions. Confirming the incident, the Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Michael Achimugu, on …

The Vice President, Kassim Shettima, has inaugurated the first international flight from the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State. This was as Air Peace airlifted 315 Muslim pilgrims non-stop from Owerri to Medina, Saudi Arabia, according to a statement on Saturday. In a statement shared with Sunday PUNCH, Air Peace said the historic departure marked the commencement …

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned Kenya Airways for several consumer-related violations involving three passengers, including one Gloria Omisore. This is contained in a statement on Friday by the director of public affairs and consumer protection, Michael Achimugu. Achimugu stated the NCAA issued a sanction letter on Wednesday to Kenya Airways regarding the passengers’ complaints. ‘The infractions include …

Nigeria and Brazil are poised to sign Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) aimed at launching long-awaited direct flights between the both countries. Owing to this, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo, held bilateral talks with the Minister of Ports and Airports of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Silvio Costa Filho. The meeting took place at …