Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri will temporarily close for 25 days from October 20 as the Federal Government undertakes runway repairs and extension ahead of the Christmas travel season.
The North-East Governors’ Forum says N15.8bn has been secured in counterpart funding for a proposed regional airline, alongside plans for solar power projects across the six states.
Nigeria and Canada have expanded their bilateral air services agreement, opening the door for direct scheduled flights, increased cargo operations and stronger economic and educational cooperation.
The NCAA has warned that a National Assembly bill to cut its share of the Ticket Sales Charge in favour of NAMA could undermine aviation safety oversight.
