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  NAAE urges national assembly to review 5% TSA sharing formula As the National Assembly sets to commence hearing on the Ticket Sales Charge, (TSC) the National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has called on them to undertake a comprehensive, objective and equitable review of the 5% TSC sharing formula.  NAAE said, NASS in carrying carrying out the important legislative responsibility, they should be guided by the statutory mandates, operational realities, funding requirements and evolving responsibilities of each aviation agency, with the overriding objective of strengthening Nigeria's aviation safety architecture. In  press statement signed by Engr Selzing Miri and Engr Mohammed Shuaibu, president and secretary respectively, declared that Nigeria cannot effectively fulfil the obligations if its Air Navigation Service Provider if it continues to operate under financial constraints that are inconsistent with its statutory responsibilities. According to ​NAAE, t...

 Keyamo, Onyema, others gear up for LAAC 30th Annual Conference The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, Chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Dr. Wale Babalakin and Chairman of Air Peace Limited, Dr. Allen Onyema are the leading dignitaries billed to lead discussions at the 30th edition of the League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) Annual Conference schedule to hold on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Providence Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The conference, which has become Nigeria’s foremost aviation industry dialogue platform, will bring together top government officials, aviation regulators, airline operators, airport managers and other stakeholders in the aviation industry to deliberate on the theme: “Towards a Sustainable Aviation Industry: Balancing Government Revenue Demands with Sector Growth.” The event will witness the unveiling of the second edition of LAAC's Champions of Aviation publication which chronicles the achi...

BASL holds mid - year management retreat  ......Seeks leadership for quality delivery  .......Pursues next phase of growth  Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has concluded a three-day mid-year strategic management retreat themed “Leadership for Total Quality Delivery,” aimed at reinforcing its core values and positioning the organization for its next phase of growth. The retreat brought together senior management and key stakeholders to reflect on the organization’s journey, strengthen leadership alignment and agree on strategic priorities for the road ahead. In his opening remarks, the Chairman of BASL, Dr. Wale Babalakin, reaffirmed the company’s vision and reflected on its resilience in navigating various challenges over nearly two decades. “From the outset, I believed in the potential of this project, even when many doubted that a private company could successfully develop and operate an airpor...

 Ground Handling, Backbone of Safe, Secure Air Transport- Dr Afolabi, SAHCO Chairman The chairman of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, Dr Taiwo Afolabi says, ground handlings in the aviation industry is an essential component of the value chain that supports safe, secure, and efficient air transport.  This is just as Afolabi said the company remained committed to embracing innovation, adopting global best practices, investing in modern equipment, and developing a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting the evolving demands of the aviation industry. Dr Afolabi, represented by the managing director of SAHCO Mrs Adenike Aboderin at  the international conference of Aeronautical Engineers with the theme  'Aeronautical Engineering and National Development: Repositioning the Nigerian aviation industry' said the conference provided  an excellent platform for knowledge exchange, strategic partnerships, technological advancement, and policy dialogue. ...

 NDLEA EDO DISCOVERS 3 WAREHOUSES, INTERCEPTS 2 VEHICLES ARRESTS 49 WITH 2,596.28KG OF DRUGS  DECORATES 73 NEWLY PROMOTED OFFICERS The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Edo State Command has announced the discovery of three illicit drug warehouses, interception of two vehicles and the arrest of 49 suspected drug traffickers with 2,596.29 kilogrammes of drugs in a renewed effort to tackle the drug problem in the state. Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, the Edo State Commander, gave the impressive July 2026 operational scorecard at the decoration ceremony of 73 newly promoted officers. “We have observed that females top the list of persons arrested, with 29, while males are 20. This is concerning, as it highlights a shift in the socio-economic vulnerability of women and a breakdown of traditional family stability. The command is strategising on family value re-orientation to address this negative development,” the commander noted.   The assessmen...

  Nigeria, Canada intensify  talks towards direct flights  The  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to deepening aviation cooperation with Canada as both countries intensify discussions aimed at establishing direct air connectivity between Nigeria and Canada. The Minister gave the assurance while receiving the Chargé d'Affaires of the High Commission of Canada to Nigeria, His Excellency David Sproule, who led a delegation comprising the Deputy High Commissioner, Carlos Rojas-Arbulú, and the Trade Commissioner, Ms. Funmike Sojinuga, on a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja. The meeting focused primarily on the expansion of bilateral air services between both countries, with particular emphasis on creating a framework that would pave the way for the commencement of direct flights between Nigeria and Canada. Speaking during the meeting, Ambassador Sproule disclosed that a high-level Canadian ...