12 February 2026
African Pilot Magazine
Aviation in Nigeria

12 February 2026
A New Airline Will Soon Be in Gabonese Skies
ANAC audit confirms Value Jet meets ICAO standards, paving the way for a new airline to…

29 January 2026
DHL Aviation Welcomes Two Dedicated Boeing 737 Aircraft to Lagos, Reinforcing Commitment to Africa’s Economic Growth
DHL Aviation adds two Boeing 737 aircraft in Lagos, strengthening air cargo capacity and supporting faster,…

20 January 2026
CPaT Welcomes United Nigeria Airlines as New Training Partner
CPaT Global partners with United Nigeria Airlines to deliver pilot and cabin crew training, including ERJ145…
Alhaji Ahmad Abba Appointed Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority
Alhaji Ahmad Abba has assumed office as Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards at the…
Nigerian Aviation Ministry Launches 1Gov ECMS to Digitise Operations and Cut Paper-Based Costs
Nigeria’s Ministry of Aviation has launched the 1Gov ECMS to replace paper-based workflows, cut costs…
Qatar Airways Boosts Winter Travel with Service Increase to Global Destinations, Including Cape Town and Nigeria
Qatar Airways increases flights to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai and Singapore, operating nearly 3,000 additional…
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Stands at a Pivotal Crossroad, Poised for Transformative Advancement – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo highlights Nigeria’s aviation reforms and global partnerships driving infrastructure upgrades and competitiveness in…
Africa Secures Resounding Mandate on ICAO Council, Winning Nearly One-Fourth of Global Seats, Driven by Unified Technical Agenda
Africa secures 8 of 36 ICAO Council seats at the 42nd Assembly, reinforcing global trust…
NCAA Grants RPAS Operations Certificate to Caverton Helicopters
The NCAA has awarded Caverton Helicopters an RPAS Operations Certificate following a rigorous certification process…
NCAA Launches First Integrated Service Charter
NCAA unveils its first Integrated Service Charter to boost transparency, accountability, and service delivery in…
Nigeria Grants Tanzania Air, A Foreign Carrier Operating Permit
Nigeria grants Air Tanzania a Foreign Carrier Operating Permit for direct Dar es Salaam–Lagos flights,…
Viva Jets Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Gold Partner Amid Fleet Expansion in Africa
Viva Jets joins AEW 2025 as Gold Partner, showcasing private aviation’s role in Africa’s growth…
NCAA Suspends ValueJet Pilots Following Safety Breach
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended two ValueJet pilots following a serious safety protocol…
Nigeria, Arab Republic of Egypt Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Aviation and Aerospace Development
Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance aviation sector cooperation, expand…
Nigeria Deepens Technical Engagement with INVAP on Radar Systems
Nigeria’s aviation authorities visit INVAP in Argentina to strengthen radar infrastructure and modernise air traffic…
Nigeria: Preliminary Report: Diamond DA 42 Incident at Ilorin Airport
NSIB releases preliminary report on Diamond DA 42 crash at Ilorin Airport involving International Aviation…
NCAA Grants Enugu Air Interim Operational Authorisation via XEJET
NCAA authorises Enugu Air to begin domestic flights through XEJET while AOC is underway, supporting…
Nigeria Prepares to Host Inaugural International Air Show in 2025
Nigeria is set to host its first-ever International Air Show in December 2025. The initiative…
VivaJets Secures Air Operator Certificate, Expands Role in African Aviation
VivaJets, under the Falconaero brand, has secured its Air Operator Certificate from the Nigerian Civil…
Training Aircraft Skids Off Runway in Ilorin – NSIB Launches Investigation
A Diamond DA42 training aircraft skidded off the runway at General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport,…
Nigeria Unveils New Insurance Policy to Support Aviation Sector Growth
Nigeria introduces a new insurance policy for leased aircraft, enabling local operators to cede risk…
Nigeria’s MMIA Terminal Set for Full Reconstruction in Drive to Modernise Aviation Sector
Nigeria plans a full reconstruction of the old terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA),…
Strengthening Nigeria’s Skies: Progress and Prospects in Instrument Flight Procedure Design
Nigeria is making bold strides in aviation safety and air navigation through internalised Instrument Flight…
Airport and Runway Expansion in Africa: Africa’s Aviation Revolution?
Africa is investing billions in modernising airport and runway infrastructure to meet rising passenger demand.…
NSIB Releases Preliminary Report on Hawker 900XP Aircraft 5N-KAL Incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released a preliminary report on the December 6,…
Nigeria – Festus Keyamo Reaffirms Commitment to Aviation Workers’ Welfare at Industry Event
Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, reaffirms his commitment to workers’ welfare…
ATNS Signs MoU with Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)
ATNS and NAMA sign a groundbreaking MOU to enhance Nigerian airspace management through advanced training…











