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ValueJet Wins Most Passenger-Friendly Domestic Airline Award at 15th NIGAV Awards

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 ValueJet Wins Most Passenger-Friendly Domestic Airline Award at 15th NIGAV Awards ValueJet has been honoured with the Most Passenger-Friendly Domestic Airline Award at the 15th edition of the Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV) Awards, reinforcing its growing reputation for customer-focused service and operational excellence within Nigeria’s aviation industry. The prestigious NIGAV Awards ceremony, held in Lagos, brought together key stakeholders across the aviation ecosystem, including regulators, airline operators, airport authorities, and industry professionals, to celebrate outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the sector. ValueJet’s recognition in the passenger-friendly category reflects its consistent commitment to delivering a seamless travel experience, with a strong emphasis on comfort, reliability, affordability, and service quality across its expanding domestic and regional network. Speaking on the achievement, the Managing Director and Accountable Officer of ...
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. Stakeholders launch N500 million endowment fund to secure aviation finance professionalism

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  Stakeholders launch N500 million endowment fund to secure aviation finance professionalism  Stakeholders in the aviation sector have launched a N500 million endowment fund to secure the future of aviation finance professionalism. The launch was part of the digital  transformation , which took centre stage as catalyst for revenue optimisation in Nigeria's aviation sector as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria ( ICAN) Aviation chapter marked its first anniversary. Chairman of the occasion, Amb. Comfort Eyitayo, described the Chapter’s one-year milestone as a clear sign of purpose and growing influence, stressing that the intersection of aviation and accounting demands precision, accountability and strict adherence to standards.  Speaking on the theme: "Digital transformation as a catalyst for revenue optimisation in Nigeria's aviation sector", she noted that digitalization is no longer optional but central to modern aviation operations, urging professio...
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Tinubu approves 30% debt waiver for local airlines

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  Tinubu approves 30% debt waiver for local airlines  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 30 percent  discount on outstanding statutory fees owed by domestic airlines to aviation agencies. The intervention , which has received industry wide commendation has been described  as a  decisive move aimed at alleviating operational pressures within Nigeria’s aviation sector. The relief, which is contained in a statement by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,Mr Festus Keyamo covers accumulated debts including parking charges payable to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), navigational charges owed to the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), as well as other regulatory obligations. The  intervention, Keyamo said  comes as part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to cushion the impact of the ongoing Jet A1 fuel crisis, which has significantly increased operating costs for domestic carriers. Keyamo, disclosed tha...
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FAAN MD Projects Strong Export Growth as Nigeria-UK Trade Hits £8.1bn

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 FAAN MD Projects Strong Export Growth as Nigeria-UK Trade Hits £8.1bn Nigeria’s export potential to the United Kingdom is set for significant growth as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) highlighted rising trade volumes and new market opportunities within the aviation sector. Speaking at a forum hosted by the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, The Managing Director/Chief Executive, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, represented by the Director of Cargo Development and Services, Lekan Thomas, highlighted encouraging trade figures and policy support driving the aviation corridor. According to him, Nigeria-UK trade reached £8.1 billion, recording an 11.4 per cent year-on-year increase, while UK imports from Nigeria stood at £2.4 billion. He noted that even a modest 1–5 per cent increase in exports could generate an additional $25–125 million in revenue. Thomas also pointed to the United Kingdom’s decision to grant duty-free or reduced tariffs on over 3,000 Nigerian products as a maj...
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Nigeria scores 91.4 % in in ICAO safety audit

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Nigeria scores 91.4 % in in ICAO  safety audit The Nigerian aviation industry has recorded an impressive 91.45 percent  Effective Implementation (EI) score at the just-concluded International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM), held between April 15 and 22, 2026. Speaking during the closing briefing held at the Authority's Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on April 22, 2026, the Director-General Civil Aviation, (DGCA), Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, noted that the ICVM audit is an independent platform that identifies Nigeria's internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as the external opportunities and threats that may impact on its statutory mandate of safety oversight responsibilities, safe aircraft operations and public safety. While acknowledging that the validation results will be subjected to a different validation by the Safety and Air Navigation Oversight Audit Section, Capt. Najomo expressed firm optimism that the ultimate status of the Pr...
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Inside the Fragile Systems Supporting Africa's Fleet Expansion

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  Inside the Fragile Systems Supporting Africa's Fleet Expansion Derek Nseko  The easiest way to misunderstand African aviation is to look at the airplane. On the continent, the real question begins only after the delivery ceremony is over. Who will maintain it? Who will train the crews beyond the first intake? Where will the spare engine come from when the first one goes off wing? How long will a grounded aircraft sit before it flies again? And when the OEM’s global system is under strain, where do we fit in the queue? Those questions define whether an aircraft becomes an asset or a liability. They are also why so many airlines on the continent struggle not because demand is absent, but because the ecosystem around the aircraft is too thin to sustain the ambition placed on it. Of course, aircraft choice itself still matters. Right sizing remains critical, and routes and networks must be aligned with the realities of demand. But even the most well-matched aircraft will falter ...
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Onyema bags fourth honorary doctorate .Reaffirms commitment to education , national building

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Onyema bags fourth honorary doctorate  .Reaffirms commitment to education , national building  The Chairman of West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, has been conferred with an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Public Administration (Honoris Causa) by Abia State University, marking his fourth honorary doctorate. The conferment was held in alignment with the University’s 32nd Convocation Ceremony, in the presence of a distinguished gathering of academic and industry leaders. Leading the delegation were the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ndukwe J. Okeudo; the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr Agwu U. Agwu; and the Registrar, Dr Acho Elendu, alongside members of the institution’s leadership and the airline’s management team. In his remarks, Onyema underscored his unwavering commitment to education and national development, stating: “One thing is certain, I believe in education. Without education, the country is dead and whatever we must d...
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