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 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...

  Keyamo offers clarifications on Akure Airport incident  .... Says security breach under probe, facility not target  The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has clarified that the recent security breach at Akure Airport in Ondo State did not involve a direct attack on aviation infrastructure, insisting that the facility was never the intended target of the intrusion. He made this known while speaking in an exclusive interview on Frontline, a public affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, on Tuesday, where he addressed growing public concerns over safety within Nigeria’s airport system. Recall that on Monday, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reported that four suspected bandits were arrested around the Akure Airport following a joint security operation triggered by a distress alert over suspicious movements near the airport perimeter. However, the Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State, in a statement by its spo...

  NAHF to Induct Industry Leaders into Hall of Fame in May 2026 The Nigerian Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF)  has   announced the upcoming 2026 Induction Ceremony, tentatively scheduled for May 2026. According to a statement by the organisers , the second edition of NAHF  will induct esteemed aviators into the Hall of Fame, recognising their dedication, achievements, and service to the industry. This prestigious event will recognise and enshrine the class of visionaries whose contributions have fundamentally shaped the landscape of Nigerian and African aerospace. The May ceremony is the pinnacle of the Aviation Hall of Fame Forum, bringing together policymakers, airline executives, and global stakeholders to celebrate excellence in the sector. HAHF is set to feature individuals who have demonstrated resilience, innovation, and a commitment to safety during a period of significant growth in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The full list of honorees will be unveiled in sta...