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Aviation Union Warns Jet Fuel Crisis Threatens Nigeria’s Airline Industry

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2026May 11, 20260

Aviation union says persistent Jet A1 shortages are disrupting operations, worsening crew fatigue and threatening aviation safety across Nigeria. Fresh concerns have emerged over the growing impact of Nigeria’s Jet A1 aviation fuel shortages with the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) raising alarm over aviation fuel crisis...

Former Aviation Minister Chidoka Warns Of ‘Conversion Crisis’ Undermining Nigeria’s Democracy

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

Former Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka has noted that Nigeria’s democracy is undermined by a “conversion crisis” that weakens civic participation. Former Aviation Minister and Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, Osita Chidoka, has issued a stark warning on the state of Nigeria’s democracy, declaring that the nation...

Oyedele, Keyamo Move to Cut Aviation Fuel Costs

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

Nigerian government moves to cut aviation fuel costs as Air Peace reduces Abuja-London flights over supply shortages and rising pressure. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has confirmed that he recently held talks with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, to...

Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s 91.45% ICAO Safety Rating, Seeks Sustained Aviation Reforms

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

President Tinubu says Nigeria’s 91.45% ICAO safety score boosts investor confidence and reflects strengthened aviation safety standards nationwide. President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s impressive 91.45 per cent aviation safety rating from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Tinubu, in a release issued on Thursday by his Adviser on Information...

Nigeria Air Will Fly Before May 29 – FG

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

In spite of lingering court case, the Federal Government has insisted the National Carrier, Nigeria Air, will take to the sky before May 29, 2023. Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, gave the assurances during the National Aviation Stakeholders Forum 2023, on Thursday. He said the Federal Government is taking...