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United Nigeria Airlines Joins AFRAA, Strengthening Nigeria’s Influence In African Aviation

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June 29, 2026

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United Nigeria Airlines secures full AFRAA membership, expanding collaboration, regional connectivity and Nigeria's influence in Africa's evolving aviation industry.

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Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 3, 2026

Aviation University to Bridge Africa’s Skills Gap – Minister

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has described the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) as a strategic investment established to bridge Africa’s aviation manpower gap and position Nigeria as a leading hub for aviation education and innovation. Keyamo, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mahmud Ada [] The post Aviation University to Bridge Africa’s Skills Gap – Minister appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 23, 2026

Nigeria’s aviation sector best market to begin airline – Nwuba rubbishes IATA

Dr. Alex Nwuba, aviation expert and president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Nigeria, said Nigeria’s aviation sector is among the best in the world to begin an airline business. He disclosed this on Tuesday in an interview with DAILY POST. Nwuba’s remarks come as barely two weeks ago, the International Air Transport [] Nigeria’s aviation sector best market to begin airline – Nwuba rubbishes IATA

Vanguard News

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· Jul 4, 2026

UNA: Heritage, ambition and next phase of growth

By Dickson Omobola Nigeria’s aviation space was enriched June 18, 2026, when dignitaries converged on Nesto Aviation Services, NESTAV, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, to join Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, for the official unveiling of two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. Fittingly, the planes were named after Obi of Onitsha, Igwe [] The post UNA: Heritage, ambition and next phase of growth appeared first on Vanguard News.

South Africa Today

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· Jun 27, 2026

Africa’s Aviation Sector Set to Bounce Back Amid Geopolitical Shifts and Route Realignment

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — Africa’s aviation sector is positioned for a potential recovery as geopolitical tensions ease and global flight routes undergo a significant realignment. A prospective peace agreement between the United States and Iran, coupled with shifting passenger traffic away from traditional Gulf hubs, presents new opportunities for African airlines to stabilize operations, though []

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Related coverage for "United Nigeria Airlines Joins AFRAA, Strengthening Nigeria’s Influence In African Aviation": Voice of Nigeria — Aviation University to Bridge Africa’s Skills Gap – Minister. Daily Post Nigeria — Nigeria’s aviation sector best market to begin airline – Nwuba rubbishes IATA. Vanguard News — UNA: Heritage, ambition and next phase of growth. South Africa Today — Africa’s Aviation Sector Set to Bounce Back Amid Geopolitical Shifts and Route Realignment