Aviation

Turkish Airlines Increases Lagos-Istanbul Flights to 10 Weekly From December Turkish Airlines has announced plans to increase its flight frequencies on the Lagos-Istanbul route from seven to 10 weekly services from December 11, 2026, in a move aimed at meeting growing travel demand between Nigeria, Türkiye and other international destinations. ...

Aviation Minister Receives Indian High Commissioner As Envoy Seeks Aviation Partnership with Nigeria The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo (SAN), on Wednesday, received in audience the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency, Abhishek Singh who paid a courtesy visit at the Ministry’s headquarters in ...

Aviation Minister Receives ‘Workers Minister of the Decade Award’ at NPS 2026 The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has been honoured with the “Workers Minister of the Decade Award” for his outstanding leadership and commitment to workers’ issues. The award was presented to the Minister ...

Aviation Minister Calls for Stronger Intra-African Air Connectivity, Says Aviation Must Make Africa “Smaller” The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has called for stronger intra-African air connectivity, stressing that aviation must play a central role in deepening economic integration across the continent. The Aviation Minister made ...

    Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived safely in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, following an unexpected delay to their flight from South Africa caused by a technical fault, PUNCH Online reports.   The team, who are preparing for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic on Tuesday, ...

    Australian airline Qantas said Sunday that data from 5.7 million customers stolen in a major cyberattack this year had been shared online, part of a leak affecting dozens of firms.   Disney, Google, IKEA, Toyota, McDonald’s, and fellow airlines Air France and KLM are also reported to have ...

  Security operatives attempting to board a flight with over $6.1 million in cash were intercepted and arrested on Saturday at the domestic wing of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 in Lagos.   The suspects, whose exact number was not disclosed, were reportedly caught during routine checks while trying to ...

    Chartered engineer and founder of Tite Knox Pty Limited, Olaoluwa Dawodu, has said that the commencement of commercial operations at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport will enhance commerce, tourism, and job creation across the state.   Dawodu, reacting to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority’s approval for the ...

    The Chairman, Board, management and entire staff of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria have commended President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for their recent directive to reduce the cost of the 2026 Hajj, describing the gesture as a thoughtful and timely move that brings great ...

    The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has urged young Nigerians to explore broader career opportunities in the aviation sector beyond the popular choice of becoming cabin crew members.   The NCAA, through a post on X on Monday by its spokesman, Michael Achimugu, said this while speaking on the ...