ICAO tells Nigeria, others to upgrade airport infrastructure

Nigeria Aviation minister Hadi Sirika

Passenger traffic to hit 8.1billion by 2035
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has harped on the urgent need for Nigeria, and other African countries, to upgrade their airport infrastructure to meet projected growth in the aviation industry.

Peacock, Turkish airlines partner to boost airfreight

Turkish Airlines / AFP PHOTO / JACK GUEZ

Nigeria’s airfreight subsector is set for a major boost as Peacock Aviation and Allied Services Limited teams up with Turkish Airlines Cargo to deliver efficient and on time cargo services.

Over 5000 unlicenced travel agencies operate in Nigeria

 

NANTA holds 43rd AGM in Lagos
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has again bemoaned activities of unregistered travel agencies in the country, exposing the industry to fakery.

The apex regulatory body, which is statutorily mandated to accredit travel agencies, said only 157 agencies have registered to date, with over 5000 others operating illegally.

FAAN targets revenue boost for airport infrastructure

Muritala Muhammud International Airport, Lagos/ AYODELE ADENIRAN

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has set up a committee to map out plans to boost non-aeronautical revenue, to upgrade airports’ infrastructure nationwide.

High expectations as Air Peace sets for long-haul operations

Air Peace

Following dismal outing of local carriers on the international routes, Air Peace Airlines is set to foray into the long-haul operations, and on its wings are high expectations from stakeholders.