Airport Reporters

 NATCA to Hold 54th AGM ....Affirms Commitment to Safe Skies, Capacity Development   The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) has announced plans to hold its 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM), the flagship event that brings together air traffic management professionals, aviation regulators, service providers, and stakeholders to discuss issues critical to the advancement of air navigation services in Nigeria and beyond.   This year’s AGM, themed “The Human Edge: Capacity Building in the Next Generation Air Traffic Management,” is scheduled to hold from 21st-22nd October in Abuja.   President of NATCA, Mr. Edino Amos Ilemona said the choice of theme reflects NATCA’s recognition of the centrality of human capacity and adaptability in an era increasingly defined by automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation within global air traffic management (ATM) systems.   According to him, the AGM will serve as a platform to evaluate the r...

  NSE President highlights importance of  collaboration on sustainable development  ......As 2025 Global Engineering Congress holds in China The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala has emphasized the importance of global collaboration in advancing Engineering practices, particularly in areas of sustainable development and climate change mitigation.  She made this statement in a sideline interview at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Global Engineering Congress and World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) General Assembly, held at the Shanghai Expo Centre in China. The NSE President highlighted the pivotal role Nigerian Engineers are playing on the global stage, noting that the country’s active participation in such a high-profile event underscores Nigeria's commitment to innovation and Engineering excellence.  She also stressed the need for Engineering professionals worldwide to come together to tackle cr...

United Nigeria Airlines Commences Direct Flights to Accra, Ghana  The wait is finally over as United Nigeria Airlines has  announced  the commencement of its  direct flights to Accra, Ghana, beginning November 10, 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the airline revealed that the new service will operate from both Lagos and Abuja to Kotoka International Airport, Accra, marking United Nigeria Airlines first regional route beyond Nigeria’s borders. Speaking in Lagos, the Chief Operating Officer, Mazi Osita Okonkwo, described the launch as a major milestone in the airline’s expansion strategy.  “Ghana is an important part of our regional growth plan. This marks our first operation outside Nigeria, and we are truly excited about it,” Okonkwo said. “Over the past four years, United Nigeria Airlines has built a strong reputation for safety, regulatory compliance, exceptional customer service, and on-time performance, values we are committed to extending across all ...

  Emirates, flydubai , Dubai Finance partner to accelerate  Cashless strategy   Emirates and flydubai have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Dubai Finance (DOF) to advance digital payment initiatives and promote ‘Dubai Cashless Strategy’ among international tourists, cementing the city’s position as a global digital economy hub.   With over 18.7 million tourists visiting Dubai in 2024, cash-reliant travellers represent the emirate's greatest untapped potential for digital payment adoption.   Two separate MoUs were signed by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer and Hamad Obaidalla, flydubai’s Chief Commercial Officer with Ahmad Ali Meftah, Executive Director of the Central Accounts Sector at DOF, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, His Excellency Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh, Director General of DOF along with sen...

 Week Ahead: Nigeria CPI, US-China trade woes, big bank earnings By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst, FXTM The biggest macro event for Nigeria will be September’s CPI report on October 15th which is likely to show inflation easing to 18.8% year-on-year from 20.1% in August. A combination of softer food prices and a strengthening naira may have tamed prices pressures. Further signs of cooling price pressures may pave the way for further rate cuts by the CBN in November to stimulate economic growth. Outside of Nigeria, it’s another week packed with high-risk events and market shaking themes. A 200-word post by Trump on Truth Social was enough to erase almost $2 trillion from US markets last Friday. Risk aversion engulfed global markets after Trump threatened to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting from 1st November. US equity bulls were slaughtered as the S&P 500 tumbled 2.7% - its worst session since April. The pain spread beyond equities with Bitcoi...

  Nigeria Week Ahead: CPI, Fed decision, US-China talks   . By Lukman Otunuga  The biggest macro event for Nigeria will be the incoming CPI report which may shape monetary policy expectations ahead of the CBN meeting next week. Nigeria’s August CPI is expected to show prices easing to 21 percent  year-on-year, from 21.9 percent previously.  Such a figure may support the argument around CBN cutting interest rates in September. The prospects of lower interest rates may boost confidence in Nigeria’s economic outlook, lending support for local equities. Speaking of interest rates, major central bank decisions could inject global markets with fresh volatility in the week ahead. The Federal Reserve (Fed), Bank of Canada (BoC), Bank of England (BoE) and Bank of Japan (BoJ) will be under the spotlight. Markets widely expect the Fed to cut interest rates for the first time in 2025 amid persistent weakness in the US labour markets and tame inflation. But much focus w...

 Tinubu to Chair Landmark Transport Summit in Lagos The Managing Director of Primero Transport Services Limited, Mr. Fola Tinubu, will serve as Chairman at the inaugural edition of the JustAlive Communications Limited Summit, taking place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. A seasoned executive, Tinubu holds a BA in Economics and Politics from the University of East Anglia (Norwich, England) and an MBA from the University of Stirling (Scotland). Renowned for his dynamic leadership at both Primero Transport Services and Maryland Wreckage Limited, Tinubu has played a pivotal role in steering both organisations toward sustainable growth and operational excellence. Known for his strategic acumen, he has consistently merged deep financial insight with innovative business strategies—strengthening organisational structures and driving impactful change across the companies he leads. Themed “Nigeria’s Transport Infrastructure: Innovation for a Sustainable...