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  Overland Airways achieves ISO certification   ....Strengthens commitment to global quality standards   Overland Airways has officially received its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s continued commitment to operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction. The certification follows months of rigorous audits and scrutiny conducted in line with international best practices established by the International Organization for Standardization. The certificate was formally presented at a ceremony held at the airline’s Head Office Boardroom at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. In her opening remarks, the Chief Administrative Officer and ISO Champion, Mrs. Aanu Benson, highlighted that the achievement reflects the airline’s dedication to embedding quality into every aspect of its operations. The certificate presentation was led by Mr. Noruwa Edokpolo, Managing Director of NECA’s Globa...

  Ibom Air Honoured with Corporate Impact Award for Advancing Cancer Care Ibom Air has been recognized with the Corporate Impact Award by the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Akwa Ibom State Chapter. According to MWAN, the award celebrates the airline’s exceptional leadership, distinguished corporate citizenship, and unwavering partnership in advancing cancer care initiatives within the state. The honour was conferred on February 14, 2026, during the Investiture ceremony of the 17th President of the MWAN, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, held in Uyo. The award recognises Ibom Air’s steadfast commitment to health as one of the core pillars of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. In addition to this, Ibom Air was conferred with the Founding Patron Award for the MWAN Cancer Treatment Endowment Fund which serves to support treatment access and hope for indigent patients, thereby strengthening the collective impact and restoring dignity to countless lives....

United Nigeria Airlines' team engage FAAN in strategic meeting in Lagos  United Nigeria Airlines team led by the Chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) team led by the MD/CEO Olubumi Kuku held a strategic meeting at FAAN Headquarters in Lagos to strengthen collaborations and address aviation environmental safety, MRO support, airport operating hours, infrastructure upgrades and United Nigeria Airlines growth plans. During the meeting, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo  highlighted the rising incidence of bird strikes, describing them as a major operational and financial challenge for airlines.  He also highlighted the constraints of sunrise and sunset airports, state of category II airports, noting that limited operating hours and lack of adequate facilities often disrupt schedules and cause delays. He flagged the increasing issue of unruly passenger behaviour.  Additionally, a request for land allocation for the development of a Maint...

 Week Ahead: Nigeria CPI cools, US-Iran talks & US PCE in focus By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Market Analyst, FXTM In a welcome development for Nigeria’s economy, inflation unexpectedly slowed in January, with prices rising 15.1% year-on-year. This represented a slight decline from 15.2% in December and was well below the 19.5% medium estimate. Lower food prices have helped offset inflationary pressures, paving the way for the CBN to cut rates in February after leaving benchmark rates at 27% in November. In addition, the argument for lower rates has also been reinforced by Naira’s 8% appreciation against the dollar year-to-date. So, the question is not if but how much the CBN will slash interest rates next week. Outside of Nigeria, it’s a quiet start to another potentially busy week for markets. The dollar is rangebound, gold is lower, bitcoin lacks direction, while oil benchmarks await a fundamental spark. Nevertheless, things could spice up thanks to top-tier data and geopolitica...

  Ibom Air Shares Love Beyond Words This Valentine Season Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time when brands express appreciation to their customers and communities, and this year was no different for Ibom Air. However, rather than simply talking about love, the airline chose to demonstrate it in meaningful and memorable ways. Throughout the Valentine period, passengers across Ibom Air routes were greeted with thoughtful gestures designed to make every journey feel special in a carefully curated fly for love campaign. From Valentine cards tucked into hip bags to premium chocolates distributed at check-in counters, the airline ensured that customers experienced warmth from the moment they arrive. Check-in Counters had festive decorations which radiated celebration and Love. It was not just a Valentine message; it was a full expression of appreciation in action. A key highlight of the campaign was the reward of an all expense paid trip to a couple who have never flown before, making...

 FG’s policy opportunity for womens'  aspiration   in aviation industry, says NCAA Lagos Regional Manager The Lagos Regional Manager of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Barrister Bukola Teriba has urged women in the aviation industry to take advantage of the federal government’s favourable policy toward women in the sector to aim for greater heights in their various careers. Mrs. Teriba affirmed that Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has given rooms for Nigerian women to showcase their capabilities and professionalism as many women now occupied various managerial positions in the different agencies under the ministry of aviation. The NCAA Lagos RM spoke after receiving "The Woman of the Day” award from the Women in Aviation (WAI) at the 2025 award night in Lagos where she said “President Tinubu’s government has given women more leadership opportunities in the aviation sector. “Women are taking up leadership positions in the sector and it is something we must en...