African Pilot Magazine

Aviation in Nigeria

2 September 2026
SolitAir Expands African Network with New Routes to Nigeria and Somaliland
SolitAir has added Port Harcourt in Nigeria and Hargeisa in Somaliland to its African network, taking…
2 September 2026
NCAA Signs MoU on Advanced Cargo Information Implementation in Nigeria
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has signed an MoU with Firstway FZE and Global Software &…
2 September 2026
Ibom Air Takes Delivery of Third Airbus A220-300
Ibom Air has taken delivery of its third Airbus A220-300, registered 5N-CDC, bringing its fleet to…
1 September 2026
Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau Releases Preliminary Report on 5N-ENR Accident
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has released its preliminary report into the 23 July 2026 runway…

Nigeria is set to host its first-ever International Air Show in December 2025. The initiative…

VivaJets, under the Falconaero brand, has secured its Air Operator Certificate from the Nigerian Civil…

A Diamond DA42 training aircraft skidded off the runway at General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport,…

Nigeria introduces a new insurance policy for leased aircraft, enabling local operators to cede risk…

Nigeria plans a full reconstruction of the old terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA),…

Nigeria is making bold strides in aviation safety and air navigation through internalised Instrument Flight…

Africa is investing billions in modernising airport and runway infrastructure to meet rising passenger demand.…

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released a preliminary report on the December 6,…

Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, reaffirms his commitment to workers’ welfare…

ATNS and NAMA sign a groundbreaking MOU to enhance Nigerian airspace management through advanced training…