The Trumpet’s aviation desk follows Nigeria’s airlines, airports and regulators: fares, flight delays and cancellations, new routes and aircraft, safety investigations, passenger rights, and the policies coming out of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. This hub brings it all together and updates automatically whenever we publish a new aviation story.
Airline news
- Air Peace news: Nigeria’s largest private airline, flying domestic, regional and long-haul routes from Lagos.
- Rano Air news: Kano-based domestic airline flying Embraer jets across northern Nigeria, Abuja and Lagos.
- Ethiopian Airlines news: Africa’s largest airline group and a major link between Nigeria and the world.
- Green Africa news: Lagos-based value airline flying ATR turboprops on domestic routes.
- Ibom Air news: Akwa Ibom State-owned airline based in Uyo, flying CRJ900 and Airbus A220 jets.
- United Nigeria Airlines news: Privately owned carrier founded by Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, flying since 2021.
Regulators and agencies
- NCAA (Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority): licenses airlines, enforces safety rules and passenger rights.
- FAAN (Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria): runs the country’s federal airports.
- NAMA (Nigerian Airspace Management Agency): manages air navigation and air traffic services.
- NSIB (Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau): investigates aviation accidents and serious incidents.
- NiMet (Nigerian Meteorological Agency): provides weather services for flight operations.
Latest Nigeria 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…
Police Deny Terrorist Attack At Asaba Airport
The Airport Police Command has dismissed reports of a terrorist attack or security breach at the Asaba International Airport in…
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…
Ebonyi Moves To Address Challenges At Chuba Okadigbo Airport, Onueke
Ebonyi State has commenced moves to address the outstanding challenges at the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke, with a commitment…
FAAN Denies Role In Uber’s Exit From Nigeria, Explains Dispute With E-Hailing Operators
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has denied claims that its disagreements with e-hailing operators contributed to Uber’s decision…
FAAN Training School Opens Registration for Aviation Courses in 2026
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Training School has announced the commencement of registration for two specialised aviation training…
Yahaya Bello Funds Kogi Student’s Aviation Training With ₦30m Intervention
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has provided about ₦30 million to support the aviation training of Enejoh Faith, helping…
Cyberattack Compromises Data of 8.7 Million Customers at Three UK Airports
A cyberattack has compromised the personal information of about 8.7 million customers linked to three major airports in the United…
Bolt Resumes Airport Operations as FAAN Resolves E-Hailing Dispute
Bolt has resumed operations at airports managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) after the aviation authority resolved…
FAAN Clarifies: Uber, Bolt Still Allowed at Nigerian Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has dismissed reports that Uber, Bolt and other e-hailing platforms have been banned…
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