Arik Air Boeing 737 flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt diverts to Benin Airport after in-flight engine trouble; all passengers and crew safe
An Air Peace flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt was disrupted by a bird strike, prompting safety checks and delays for passengers
Saudi Airlines abandons 401 Kano-bound passengers in Abuja for nearly 48 hours, prompting criticism and intervention by Nigerian aviation authorities
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno directs Victor Attah Airport committee to meet benchmarks ahead of April 2026 international operations
Aviation experts warn that Nigeria’s aviation sector faces serious risks without urgent reforms in infrastructure, regulation, and sustainable financing
Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo upgraded to international status, enhancing trade, tourism, and job creation in Akwa Ibom State
United Nigeria Airlines launches direct flights from Lagos and Abuja to Ilorin, boosting domestic connectivity and economic growth
Nigeria airport upgrades underway as six airports and multiple runways receive government funding to modernise infrastructure and boost aviation growth
Abuja airport runway incident caused brief disruption after a private jet’s tyre burst, though operations quickly resumed
Oyo State aviation embraces growth as Governor Makinde hosts Women in Aviation International Conference to inspire and empower women