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  Achimugu receives 2026/2027 African Brands Personality Award The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr. Michael Achimugu, has been honoured with the 2026/2027 African Brands Personality Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to consumer protection and the promotion of passenger rights in Nigeria's aviation sector. The award was presented at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja by the African Brands delegation led by Mr. Godwin Enesi Chatta. Speaking, Chatta affirmed that as Director, Achimugu has prioritised protecting the rights of airline passengers in accordance with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations and the Consumer Protection framework. According to him under his leadership, the directorate has intensified public awareness campaigns, encouraged passengers to understand their rights, and strengthened engagement with airlines to improve compliance with consumer protection regulations. He added that...

AFRAA admits United Nigeria Airlines as Full Member One of Nigeria’s leading operators, United Nigeria Airlines has been admitted as a Full Member of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), a move that strengthens the continental body's presence in one of Africa's largest and fastest-growing aviation markets. The announcement underscores AFRAA's commitment to strengthening the Association’s footprint across the African continent and driving the sustainable development of the continent's airline industry. United Nigeria Airlines commenced its commercial operations in February, 2021 with a mission to enhance domestic connectivity across Nigeria and advance regional integration within West Africa. Operating a diverse modern fleet of Boeing 737-800NG, Embraer 145, A-320, Embraer 190 and CRJ 900 jets, United Nigeria Airlines currently serves 14 domestic routes which includes Abuja, Anambra, Asaba, Benin, Ekiti, Enugu, Ilorin, Kano, Lagos, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Sokoto, War...

 PenCom, NSIWC intervene in  row over NAMA's retirees pension adjustment The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) have stepped in to resolve the brewing friction between the management of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and its retirees over outstanding pension adjustments. At the core of the dispute were harmonised pension benefits and adjustments spanning multiple review periods—specifically 2007, 2010, 2019, and 2024. Under the managing director, Farouk Umar, NAMA commissioned a comprehensive actuarial assessment to map out the exact adjustments required for those milestone years. The report has been completed, and administrative implementation is underway. Following a joint meeting between NAMA management and retiree representatives, held over the weekend at the agency’s head office in Abuja, all parties agreed to defer to PenCom and the Wages Commission to clarify technical, legal, and regulato...

 OKPEBHOLO, EDO NDLEA , STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR INNOVATIVE RESPONSES AGAINST DRUGS ...... AS STUDENTS WIN AWARDS IN ESSAY ,  QUIZ COMPETITIONS Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Edo State Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, and other stakeholders have called for innovative responses in addressing the agelong problem of drug trafficking and abuse. This position was unanimously adopted by stakeholders who gathered at the Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City, to commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Friday, June 26.  The theme for this year, "The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses", resonated throughout the event, as speakers emphasised the critical need for innovative and collaborative approaches to tackle drug trafficking and abuse in both the state and the nation. His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo stressed his commitment to est...

 United Nigeria Airlines to deepen West Coast operations United Nigeria Airlines has said it is preparing a major push into West and Central Africa, with plans to launch new routes to Monrovia, Banjul, Dakar, Abidjan, and Conakry in the short term. The airline's Chief Commercial Officer, Adedayo Olawuyi said this when he paid a courtesy visit to the secretariat of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) in Lagos on Thursday.  Olawuyi who said United Nigeria Airlines is currently the second largest domestic Nigerian airline said it is also moving forward with a previously announced partnership in Guinea-Bissau, where it intends to help establish a national carrier for the African country.  Beyond West Africa, he said the airline will also open routes to Central Africa, with Douala and Libreville as destinations, while UK, USA, Canada, Turkey, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia are  part of the expansion plans. He also mentioned Johannesburg, South Africa as a pl...

  NAHCO consolidates handling contracts with more airlines  .....Begins export of solar cells to US  Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc yesterday affirmed its dominance in the ground handling  industry following the  extension of its contract with Qatar Airways, Saudia Airlines and ASKY. To consolidate its place, the company also signed a fresh contract with new entrant into the Nigerian market - FlyGabon.   The  company said it has  commenced the export  of solar cells  to the United States of America. NAHCO in a statement  disclosed that BGE (Nigeria) Solar FZE has  since January 2026 be  using NAHCO its facilities in Lagos to move the solar cells to the United States.  The project, the statement added  initially moved through scheduled carriers, including Lufthansa (LH), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Turkish Airlines (TK), and DHL, with shipments ranging between 20, 30 and 50 tons per consignment through freigh...