United Nigeria Airlines is a privately owned Nigerian carrier founded by Professor Obiora Okonkwo that began flights in 2021. It runs a domestic network linking Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Asaba and other cities, and has been expanding its fleet with Embraer and Boeing aircraft.
This page collects The Trumpet’s latest United Nigeria Airlines reporting and updates automatically whenever we publish a new story about the airline.
What we cover
- New routes, schedules and fleet changes
- Flight delays, cancellations and passenger complaints
- Fares and ticket pricing
- Safety incidents and regulatory actions by the NCAA
- Company announcements and leadership news
Latest United Nigeria Airlines news
United Nigeria, Air Peace Record Over 70% Flight Delays in August, NCAA Data Shows
United Nigeria Airlines and Air Peace recorded flight delay rates of more than 70 per cent in August 2026, according…
United Nigeria Airlines Expands Fleet With Two Boeing 737-800NG Aircraft, Honours Chinua Achebe, Obi of Onitsha
United Nigeria Airlines has strengthened its fleet with the unveiling of two newly acquired Boeing 737-800 Next Generation (NG) aircraft,…
Passengers stranded as United Nigeria Airlines grounds Aircraft after bird strike in Abuja
Hundreds of passengers were left stranded on Thursday after United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) grounded one of its aircraft following a…
United Nigeria Airlines accepts apologies from VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof
United Nigeria Airlines has confirmed that it has accepted the public apologies issued by Martins Vincent Otse, known on social…
United Nigeria Airlines confirms deboarding of VDM, Mr Jollof after Airport altercation at Asaba
United Nigeria Airlines has issued an official statement confirming that social media personality VeryDarkMan and comedian Mr Jollof were deboarded…
Netizens react to VDM, Mr. Jollof clash on United Nigeria flight
Social media erupted after a video surfaced online showing influencers Martins Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan) and Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr. Jollof) involved…
Ebonyi State to flags off commercial flight operations with United Nigeria Airlines from June 13
The Ebonyi State Government has announced the commencement of commercial flight operations at the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke. The…
Nigeria at 62: United Nigeria is destiny for greatness – Gov. Lalong
The Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has expressed hope that Nigeria is heading for greatness through one united Nigeria, despite…
Latest Nigerian aviation news
Defence Minister Musa, NCAA DG Najomo Push Stronger Institutions at Abuja Nation Builders Conference
Defence Minister General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.) has called for stronger institutions, responsible citizenship and closer cooperation between government and…
Lagos-Kano Air Peace Flight Returns to Lagos After Turbulence, Bad Weather
An Air Peace flight from Lagos to Kano reportedly returned to Lagos after bad weather disrupted its journey, with passengers…
ACI Africa 2026 Ends in Abuja, Sets Agenda for Next-Generation African Airports
The ACI Africa 2026 Annual General Assembly, Regional Conference and Exhibition concluded in Abuja on September 25 after a week…
Air Peace Offers Lawyer 25% Discount Over Delayed Lagos-Enugu Flight
Air Peace has offered lawyer and human rights activist, Inibehe Effiong a 25 percent discount on a one-way ticket on…
Nigeria Becomes Africa’s Fourth-Largest Aviation Market — FAAN
Nigeria recorded more than 18.8 million domestic and international air passengers in 2025, becoming the fourth-largest aviation market in Africa,…
Domestic Airlines Delayed Over 4,000 Flights, Cancelled 36 Others in August
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that domestic airlines delayed 4,765 flights and cancelled 36 others in August…
