Kelvin Osa Okunbor

5 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Kelvin Osa Okunbor |Alao Abiodun

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), yesterday said airline funds blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025 stood at $1.3 billion. Nigeria is not listed among countries involved in the practice of holding funds from ticket sales. Ten countries account for 80 per cent of the total blocked funds, amounting to $1.03 billion.

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Kelvin Osa Okunbor

•33,235 delayed, 1,189 cancelled out of 70,543 trips last yearBusinesses have taken the hit from the incessant flight delays and cancellations across the over 30 airports in the country. The aviation industry is central to economic development, but there appears to be no end in sight to the menace. A report by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says no fewer than 19,250 passengers were delayed for long hours at airports last year.

2 weeks ago | thenationonlineng.net | Kelvin Osa Okunbor

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), has congratulated the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo  on his recent appointment as Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) – a coalition of seven West African countries committed to the advancement of civil aviation in the sub-region.

2 weeks ago | thenationonlineng.net | Kelvin Osa Okunbor |Faith Yahaya

Occupant of aircraft undergoes MRI scanThe Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has begun an on-site investigation into the crash-landing of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School.  The incident occurred at 17:28 local time on May 23, 2025, during a simulated instrument approach on Runway 05 at General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin.

2 weeks ago | thenationonlineng.net | Kelvin Osa Okunbor

Institute of Counselling in Nigeria (ICN) has partnered  Girls Secondary Grammar School  and Aunty Ayo International School,  both in Ikoyi, Lagos State, for a   mental health awareness walk. In a statement, it said the collaboration is part of efforts to raise awareness on mental health in the community.  The theme of the event, part of the Mental Health Awareness Month, centred around “Community,” emphasising importance of collective support and understanding.