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The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has successfully deployed a Mobile Control Tower at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, as part of its contingency plan to mitigate disruptions caused by a recent fire incident that affected critical air-ground communication infrastructure at the old terminal. The Director of Safety Electronics and Engineering Services, Engr. Terese Ihenacho, stated during an on-site inspection that the deployment marked a significant operational milestone, highlighting NAMA's resilience and commitment to ensuring the continuity of safe and efficient air navigation services in Nigeria's busiest aviation hub. "The Mobile Tower is fully operational and serviceable. All necessary test runs have been successfully completed, and air traffic controllers are ready to commence operations at any moment," Engr. Ihenacho said. She commended the dedication and technical expertise of NAMA personnel who ensured the tim...

Ethiopian Airlines Group (ET) recently commemorated International Women's Day by operating all women functioned flights to eight destinations, showcasing the airline's eight decades of operations. The event was marked with a grand ceremony held at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel on March 7, 2026, attended by government officials, airline executives, women leaders, and women employees representing various partner organizations. The all women functioned flights operated to Cairo, Djibouti, Nairobi, Frankfurt, Accra, Mumbai, Windhoek, and Dire Dawa. Speaking at the event, ET's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, highlighted the airline's commitment to advancing women's participation in all areas of its business: "Ethiopian Airlines has consistently led the way in advancing women's participation across all areas of its business, ensuring equal opportunities in flight operations, leadership, and corporate positions. Through our inclusive culture and ...

Air Peace has announced the introduction of expanded regional flight operations across West Africa, effective April 1, 2026, as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening connectivity, facilitating trade, and improving travel options within the sub-region. The new schedules will enhance seamless travel between Lagos, Abidjan, Dakar, Banjul, Accra, Monrovia, and Freetown, offering passengers improved connectivity and greater flexibility across the airline's growing West African network. The airline will operate flights on the following routes: Lagos – Abidjan – Dakar – Banjul, Lagos – Abidjan – Dakar, Lagos – Accra – Monrovia, and Lagos – Accra – Freetown, with specific operating days and timings. For example, the Lagos – Abidjan – Dakar – Banjul route will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with departures from Lagos at 07:00, arriving in Abidjan at 07:50, and continuing to Dakar and Banjul. According to the carrier, these new schedules are designed to im...

Ibom Air has adopted the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority's (NCAA) recent safety directive regarding the carriage and use of power banks on commercial flights, reaffirming its commitment to passenger and crew safety. The directive prohibits passengers from placing power banks in overhead bins and requires them to be carried in cabin luggage, stored in the seat pocket, under the seat, or in a carry-on bag within easy reach. According to the NCAA Safety Directive, "Power banks must not be placed in the overhead luggage bins during flight. They must be carried in the cabin and stored either under the seat in front, in the seat pocket, or in a carry-on bag that remains accessible to the passenger at all times." This measure ensures prompt response in case of overheating or fire. Power banks with a capacity of up to 100 watt-hours (Wh) are permitted without restriction, while those between 100Wh and 160Wh require prior airline approval. Devices exceeding 160Wh are...

The Federal Government has initiated the construction of a modern Corporate Headquarters and Air Traffic Management (ATM) Centre for the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in Abuja, marking a milestone in the country's aviation modernization drive. The groundbreaking ceremony, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, was officiated by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who described the project as "a declaration of intent and a tangible demonstration of our unwavering commitment to modernizing the critical infrastructure that underpins the safety, efficiency, and growth of Nigerian aviation." In his address, Keyamo emphasized that the project represents a strategic response to the need to consolidate NAMA's administrative and operational functions into a modern, purpose-built facility capable of reflecting the agency's strategic importance to national development. "For too long, ou...

Group Manager, Corporate Services, Mrs. Imelda Aba, receiving the award for Ibom Air. Ibom Air has been conferred with the esteemed Corporate Impact Award by the Medical Women's Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, in recognition of its outstanding leadership and corporate citizenship in advancing cancer care initiatives within the state. The award, presented on February 14, 2026, during the Investiture ceremony of the 17th President of MWAN, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, acknowledges the airline's commitment to health as a core pillar of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. In addition to the Corporate Impact Award, Ibom Air was also honoured with the Founding Patron Award for the MWAN Cancer Treatment Endowment Fund, which provides treatment access and support to indigent patients, thereby enhancing the collective impact and restoring dignity to countless lives. The airline's contributions to cancer awareness and treatment are comp...