Airport Reporters

  ValueJet to begin Accra operations March 30  All is now set for the launch of ValueJet’s Lagos-Accra-Lagos flights.  The inaugural flight is scheduled for March 30th 2026. This is coming as the carrier moves forward with its regional expansion. Flights will depart from the new terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, daily at 8:00am with return flights from Accra to Lagos by 9:00am and passengers can now book at www.flyvaluejet.com This expansion follows the successful launch of its first international service to Banjul, The Gambia, and includes additional regional hubs such as Cotonou and Malabo. ValueJet’s Managing Director, Capt. Omololu Majekodunmi has emphasised that the Accra route is central to the airline's goal of facilitating seamless, affordable connectivity along the West African coast. The airline recently added CRJ-1000 aircraft to its fleet specifically to bolster these regional and domestic operations. Expressing his enthusiasm about the new r...

NAMA deploys mobile tower at MMIA, Lagos  The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has successfully deployed a Mobile Control Tower at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, in a swift and strategic response to the recent fire incident that affected critical air-ground communication infrastructure at the old terminal. Speaking during the on-site inspection of the facility, the Director of Safety Electronics and Engineering Services, Engr. Terese Ihenacho noted that the deployment marked a significant operational milestone, highlighting NAMA’s resilience and unwavering commitment to ensuring the continuity of safe and efficient air navigation services in Nigeria’s busiest aviation hub. She   commended the dedication and technical expertise of NAMA personnel whose efforts ensured the timely delivery and operational readiness of the tower. “As you can see, the Mobile Tower is fully operational and serviceable. All necessary test runs have been succes...

 LAGOS TRADERS’ ASSOCIATION ADOPTS UNITED NIGERIA AIRLINES AS OFFICIAL CARRIER …Targets over 10 million traders with exclusive travel benefits …Cites airline’s safety record, service quality, and “Flying to Unite” philosophy as key drivers A leading traders and market association in Lagos State (Ndị IgboAmaka Progressive Markets Association) has adopted United Nigeria Airlines as its official carrier and airline partner, formalising the partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, signed in Lagos by the association’s President, Chinedu Ukatu, and United Nigeria Airlines Managing Director, Mazi Osita Okonkwo, unlocks a range of travel benefits for members, their families, customers, and business associates — including discounted fares, lounge access, and priority services. To kick off the partnership, the Managing Director of United Nigeria Airlines announced an exclusive offer of 50 tickets at a rebated fare of ₦80,000 for association members across its d...

Overland Airways reconnects flight to Akure   Overland Airways, Nigeria’s leading and longest serving private domestic airline has announced  the resumption of flight services to Akure from Lagos, effective March 23, 2026. According to a statement, Overland Airways  said it will operate the Lagos-Akure-Lagos route from Monday to Saturday every week, offering morning arrival and departure into and from Akure. Overland Airways flights will depart from Lagos to Akure at 0830am and Akure to Lagos at 0940am. Chief Operating Officer of Overland Airways, Mrs. Aderonke Emmanuel-James, said: “Overland Airways’ resumption of flight services from Lagos to Akure marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing reliable and convenient air travel services to the people of Ondo State and adjoining communities across the Southwestern zone of Nigeria. With the existing Abuja-Akure-Abuja flights, it complements and strengthens our dedication to providing safe, excellent an...

  Stakeholders To Discuss Aviation Hub Impact On GDP At ART Business Breakfast Meeting Stakeholders in Nigeria’s aviation industry will assemble at Golfview Hotels & Suites, Ikeja, Lagos at the 2026 Quarter1 Business Breakfast Meeting (BBM) of Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI) on Thursday, March 26, 2026 to discuss how a hub status can boost Nigeria’s aviation sector and the possible input of aviation allied businesses in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. Theme of the event is “Boosting Aviation Sector Contribution to GDP: The Importance  Of An Aviation Hub.” The Managing Director and Chief Executive of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku will deliver a lead paper at the meeting that will feature two panel discussion sessions. Members of the panel include Mr. George Uriesi, CEO, Ibom Air Limited, Dr. Wale Babalakin, Chairman, Bicourtney Aviation Services Limited, Capt. Ado Sanusi, Managing Director, Aero, and Mr. Djamel Muradov,...

 Nigeria Week Ahead: Deepening conflict, Oil price volatility, Inflation Scare By Matthew Anthony, Senior Market Analyst- Africa Tensions in the Middle East are sending shockwaves through global markets, stoking fresh inflation concerns as oil prices climb. As these tensions escalate, mounting fears of inflationary shocks could force central banks to rethink their 2026 playbooks. Against this backdrop, Nigeria’s inflation eased to 15.06% in February, just before the Iran conflict erupted. Since then, gasoline prices have soared by more than 30% for Africa’s leading crude exporter, pushing transportation costs higher for everyday Nigerians. Nigeria’s oil production has helped shield it from the war’s fallout. The currency has only dipped 0.3% against the dollar in the past two weeks. However, these shifts may challenge the CBN’s plans to keep lowering interest rates. The Naira now trades at NGN1,385 per US dollar, up from NGN1,360 before tensions flared in the Middle East. Outside o...