Airport Reporters

  NUATE Condemns Calls For NAMA Privatisation The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) says, it has completely and unequivocally dissociated itself from calls for the privatization of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) by the  Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) branch A statement issued by the Deputy General Secretary of NUATE Comrade Odinaka Igbokwe  said it was inauthorized Actions which the national body has never taken a position supporting privatization. He noted that the branch officer's actions do not reflect our union's constitutional stance and that the Union refuse to be dragged into positions that undermine national security. "We believe government must further strengthen NAMA financially and structurally, NAMA remains the ultimate bulwark of our strength in Nigerian air safety" NUATE said Air navigation was a critical, sensitive matter that must never be compromised adding that air navigation control,  the safety of airspace ...

  United Nigeria Airlines backs young visually impaired singers ....As  blind contestant wins talent show In its ongoing effort to promote inclusivity, one of Nigeria's leading operators, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), at the weekend, supported young talents who took part in a singing competition organised for people living with disabilities. UNA co-sponsored the blind segment of the 'Henrotion in Expression' event held in Port Harcourt on Sunday, which saw Sarima Owhur (Sari Wonder) walk away with a cash prize of N100,000 after delivering a standout vocal performance.  The first runner-up, Kelly Zion, was also rewarded after comedian Funny Bone, who was present at the show, pledged an additional N100,000 in recognition of the contestant's talent. The event, which showcased the vocal talents of several visually impaired young Nigerians, was co-sponsored by United Nigeria Airlines as part of its continued support for persons living with disabilities.  Organisers say t...

  MMA2 Receives Award at Lagos International Fire Safety Conference  Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has been honoured with the prestigious "The Most Fire-Free Public Facility" award by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service at the recently concluded Lagos International Fire Safety Conference 3.0, in recognition of the terminal's unwavering commitment to fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and safety excellence.  The award recognises  facilities that have demonstrated exceptional performance in fire safety management, risk prevention, and the implementation of robust emergency response systems.Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), one of Nigeria's most modern and efficiently managed airport terminals, has built a reputation for maintaining a strong safety culture, structured operational processes, and strict compliance with aviation safety standards.  Operated by BASL...

 Flight Dispatchers to hold 2026 Annual Conference The Flight Dispatchers Association of Nigeria (FLIDAN) has officially announced its 2026 Annual Conference, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Annex Training Hall, Lagos. Themed "Safety and Efficiency: The Flight Dispatchers' Role," the conference is designed to provide a strategic platform for stakeholders across Nigeria's aviation industry to examine the evolving responsibilities of Flight Dispatchers in promoting safe, efficient, and sustainable flight operations. The event is expected to attract an impressive gathering of aviation regulators, airline operators, flight dispatchers, pilots, aviation safety professionals, air traffic management experts, training institutions, industry stakeholders, academics, aviation students, and members of the media. Participants will engage in insightful discussions on the growing importance of flight dispatch operations ...

Airport Business Summit Holds July 14 All is now set for the 11th Airport Business Summit And Expo Conference (ABSE ) Africa 2026, slated for July 14-16, 2026 at the NIGAV Centre, Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos. The annual event organise by FCI, brings together, Professionals and stakeholders within and outside the aviation sector. The 3-day event is designed to address air transport concerns from an airport perspective, provide an opportunity for in-depth discussions on how to make Nigeria’s airports economically sustainable and guarantee ROI for private funding in what has been a predominantly government sector. A statement by the ABSE Chairman, Fortune Idu, said the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, the Nigerian and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority are collaborating with the Airport Business Summit group to ensure the success of ABSE 2026 The theme of this year’s summit which commences at 9 am daily, is “...

Unions issue 14 day ultimatum to airlines for TSC funds remittance Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) have given the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) fourteen days to remit all collected five percent Tickets Sales Charge funds to Aviation agencies in the country or face industrial unrest In a statement by Frances Akinjole General Secretary ATSSSAN, Comrade Odinaka Igbokwe, Deputy General Secretary , NUATE said the unions have been compelled to express grave concern over the reported failure of many airlines operating in Nigeria to remit the statutory five percent Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) collected on behalf of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other aviation agencies, for the purpose of maintaining safe air transportation in the country. They said the Unions were aware that the accumulation of these outstanding remittances over the past months/years has run...