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Published on 06:35 GMT

How United Nigeria Airlines Is Charting a Bold New Course In African Aviation

2 Five years ago, a modest inaugural flight lifted off from Lagos with little fanfare, but immense ambition. On 12 February 2021, United Nigeria Airlines began operations, connecting Murtala Muhammed Airport to Akanu Ibiam Airport – a symbolic domestic …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending
Published on 09:53 GMT

FG’s policy good opportunity for women to aspire higher in aviation industry – NCAA

The Lagos Regional Manager of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Barrister Bukola Teriba has urged women in the aviation industry to take advantage of the federal government’s favourable policy toward women in the sector to aim for greater heights in …

Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Indeterminate
Published on 11:41 GMT

UK to replace visa stickers with eVisas for Nigerians from Feb 25

The United Kingdom has announced a major shift in its immigration process for Nigerian travellers, confirming that it will discontinue the issuance of physical visa stickers and replace them entirely with digital eVisas from February 25, 2026. The policy …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on 08:06 GMT

United Nigeria to open New York charters with wet-leased Air Anka A330s

United Nigeria Airlines is intending to open transatlantic services this summer, with Turkish carrier Air Anka poised to offer capacity for the proposed routes. The Nigerian airline’s chair, Obiora Okonkwo, stated during a 12 February briefing – …

Source: FlightGlobal - Neutral
Published on 08:34 GMT

Afreximbank African Business Awards: Masiyiwa says he is honoured to be recognised by the pan-African bank

Strive Masiyiwa STRIVE Masiyiwa, the founder and chairperson of the Econet Group and Cassava Technologies, has expressed his appreciation at the recognition he received at the Afreximbank’s Pan-African Business and Development Awards during the bank’s 30th …

Source: Zimbabwe Independent - Indeterminate
Published on 08:02 GMT

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 17th February, 2026

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 17th February, 2026. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and …

Source: Naija News - Neutral
Published on Feb 16, 2026

Nigerian airline reports 2nd bird strike in 24 hours, 4th in 2026

United Nigeria Airlines has eported a second bird strike within 24 hours, affecting Flight UN0519 from Abuja to Lagos and grounding an Airbus A320 for inspections. The airline confirms that the latest is the fourth bird strike since January 2026 Two of its …

Source: Legit News - Pending
Published on Feb 16, 2026

Aviation Safety: Bird Strike Disrupts United Nigeria Airlines’ Operations

United Nigeria Airlines has reported a disruption to its scheduled flight operations following a bird strike on one of its aircraft. The incident occurred during a flight to Lagos, forcing the pilot to make a precautionary landing to ensure the safety of …

Source: Biz Watch Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 15, 2026

Again, bird strike disrupts United Nigeria Airlines’ flight operations

The United Nigeria Airline has recorded yet another bird strike, the second within 24 hours, further compounding operational challenges for the carrier and leading to additional flight disruptions across its network. The incident occurred on Sunday, during …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on Feb 15, 2026

Second Bird Strike in 24 Hours Grounds United Nigeria Airlines Aircraft, Disrupts Flight Schedule

2 Passengers travelling between Abuja and Lagos on Sunday faced unexpected disruptions after United Nigeria Airlines confirmed that one of its aircraft suffered a bird strike during take-off, marking the second such incident affecting the carrier within 24 …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending
Published on Feb 16, 2026

FG’s Policy Good Opportunity For Women To Aspire Higher In Aviation Industry – NCAA Regional Manager

1 The Lagos Regional Manager of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Barrister Bukola Teriba has urged women in the aviation industry to take advantage of the federal government’s favourable policy toward women in the sector to aim for greater heights in …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending
Published on Feb 15, 2026

Another Bird Strike Disrupts United Nigeria Airlines’ Flight

The United Nigeria Airlines on Sunday said it recorded another bird strike incident involving one of its Airbus A320 aircraft in Abuja. Disclosing this in a statement on Sunday, the airlines said the incident was the second bird strike in less than 24 …

Source: Channels TV - Neutral
Published on Feb 16, 2026

State-owned airlines: AON warns against regulatory breaches

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has thrown its weight behind state governments seeking to establish airlines but cautioned that all regulatory requirements must be strictly followed, especially regarding the acquisition of an Air Operator …

Source: Eagle Online - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 16, 2026

Ooni projects Nigeria for foreign investments as Africa’s emerging mining hub + Photos

The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife has urged global investors to channel their capital into Nigeria’s solid minerals …

Source: Eagle Online - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 16, 2026

Turkish Airlines to expand Nigeria operations for better connection

By Itohan Abara-Laserian Turkish Airlines has expressed plans to increase flight frequencies to Lagos and Abuja as part of strategic five-year vision to cement its leadership in the Nigerian aviation market. The General Manager, Turkish Airlines, Mr Lokman …

Source: News Agency of Nigeria - NAN - Pending
Published on 14:33 GMT

Border Blunders: 9 Common Prescription Meds That Are Strictly Illegal in These Popular Countries

You’ve packed your bags, booked your flights, and you’re ready for that dream vacation. The passport is tucked safely in your carry-on, along with your wallet, phone charger, and a small bottle of pills that keeps your life running smoothly. Nothing …

Source: Travelbinger - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 16, 2026

China-Based Nigerian, Two Angolans Excrete 236 Cocaine Wraps in Nigerian Airports

135 By Lizzy Chirkpi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a China-based Nigerian businessman and two Angolan nationals after they excreted a total of 236 cocaine wraps between them following interceptions at major …

Source: Point Blank News - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 16, 2026

Immigration Service Secretly Allowed Five Chinese Nationals Arrested, Deported Over Illegal Work To Re-Enter Nigeria –...

Five Chinese nationals arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and “unofficially deported” for working without valid documentation have reportedly returned to Nigeria. Their reported return comes just four months after they were repatriated by …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
Published on Feb 15, 2026

NDLEA Uncovers Airport Drug Rings, Foils Prison-Backed Smuggling Plot, Raids Lekki ‘Colos’ Lab

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a string of high-risk drug trafficking operations spanning Nigeria’s major airports, urban centres and even a correctional facility, arresting multiple suspects and intercepting …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 19:47 GMT

Avionica Defines the Future of Airline Operations with Real-Time Aircraft Data

Live aircraft sensor streaming platform connecting planes directly to cloud analytics, transforming safety, maintenance, and performance monitoring by Avionica MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Avionica today …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 16:36 GMT

AEBC Applauds Swift Action to Make Standardized Air Travel Medical Form Accessible

Collaboration between airlines and the disability community removes barriers for blind travellers CANADA, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is pleased to announce that the Air Travel …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 14:10 GMT

Air Canada Expands its Mexico Presence with New Montréal-Guadalajara Route and 18% More Capacity this Summer to Sought ...

New year-round flights to Guadalajara from Montréal starts June 2026 Montréal-Cancún increases to 11 weekly flights Toronto-Monterrey increases to 4 weekly flights Vancouver-Mexico City increases to 11 weekly flights Vancouver-Puerto Vallarta increases to …

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Published on February 15, 2026 - 09:16 GMT

Turkish Airlines Adds 500 Jets to Service

(MENAFN) Turkish Airlines welcomed its 500th aircraft into service, a specially adorned Airbus A350 featuring images of the carrier's 100,000 current and former employees across its fuselage, capping off the airline's 2025 expansion drive. Thursday …

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Published on February 15, 2026 - 09:19 GMT

Turkish Airlines Celebrates Arrival of 500th Aircraft

(MENAFN) Turkish Airlines unveiled its 500th airplane, which joined the fleet at the conclusion of 2025 and showcases photographs of its 100,000 employees and retirees. The ceremony on Thursday at Istanbul Airport brought together executives, staff members …

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Published on February 15, 2026 - 09:17 GMT

U.S. DOT Orders Airlines to Terminate DEI Pilot Hiring

(MENAFN) The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has imposed a comprehensive order compelling all commercial air carriers to pledge adherence to merit-only pilot recruitment standards, explicitly prohibiting consideration of race or gender in hiring …

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Published on February 14, 2026 - 21:48 GMT

The Bahamas Welcomes First-Ever U.S. Nonstop Service to Bimini via American Airlines

Nassau, The Bahamas, Feb. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation proudly announced a new era of connectivity for Bimini, welcoming the launch of the first-ever nonstop service from the United States via …

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Published on February 14, 2026 - 02:40 GMT

Trump’s U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Doubles Down on Purging DEI From Our Skies, Calls on Airlines to ...

Friday, February 13, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a new mandatory “Operations Specification” (OpSpec) requiring all commercial airlines to formally …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 19:47 GMT

Avionica Defines the Future of Airline Operations with Real-Time Aircraft Data

Live aircraft sensor streaming platform connecting planes directly to cloud analytics, transforming safety, maintenance, and performance monitoring by Avionica MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Avionica today …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 19:03 GMT

Signature Leaders Announces Acquisition by TiER1 Impact

Signature Leaders has been acquired by TiER1 Impact, an employee-owned professional services development company COVINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Signature Leaders has been acquired by TiER1 Impact, an …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 18:42 GMT

Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Visits GALT Aerospace

GALT Aerospace welcomed Congresswoman Sara Jacobs to its HQ for a visit focused on defense innovation, workforce development, and supporting national security. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GALT Aerospace, …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 17:03 GMT

Dylan Medler and Ferrari win in Miami at the SRO America GT Opening Drive in sovereign fashion

Dylan Medler won the two inaugural SRO America GT Opening Drive races in Miami. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medler won the two inaugural SRO America GT Opening Drive races in Miami. Medler was competing in …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 16:40 GMT

Klear and 47G Partner to Accelerate Utah’s Aerospace, Cyber, and Defense Ecosystem

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 47G, the premier ecosystem for aerospace, cyber and defense companies in Utah, today announced a new partnership with Klear, the platform that transforms the way fast- …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 16:36 GMT

AEBC Applauds Swift Action to Make Standardized Air Travel Medical Form Accessible

Collaboration between airlines and the disability community removes barriers for blind travellers CANADA, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is pleased to announce that the Air Travel …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Project Arrow Selects Ottawa Infotainment to Lead Software Architecture for Canada’s 2040 Autonomous Mobility Vision

Ottawa Infotainment to Drive SDV, Cockpit, and Compute Architecture for Canada’s Flagship Vehicle Program TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) has selected …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Forward Edge-AI and Angkasa-X Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance LEO Connectivity and Space Infrastructure

Agreement Advances Satellite Internet Connectivity and Space Infrastructure to Establish an ASEAN Space Economy SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forward Edge-AI, Inc. (“Forward Edge-AI”) and Angkasa-X …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

The Society for UAP Studies Launches 'UAP Studies Seminar Series: Foundations of a New Field'

New public education initiative brings rigorous academic research on Unidentified Aerospace (or Anomalous) Phenomena (UAP) to a global audience. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Society for UAP Studies …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 14:04 GMT

NATO Innovation Fund backs Thermal Intelligence with multi-million SatVu investment

The funding will support the expansion of SatVu’s unique capability to provide round-the-clock 'Activity Intelligence' using space-based thermal imaging. LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SatVu, the UK- …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Why Infrastructure Funding Is Shifting Toward Operator-Led Logistics Platforms Built to Scale

As infrastructure investment expands, execution-ready logistics platforms with proven operations are becoming increasingly strategic. PEABODY, MA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As governments, institutions, and private …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 13:14 GMT

FY 2026 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT PROVIDES $7.5M PROGRAM INCREASE FOR AWARE’S NEXTGEN HEARING PROTECTION AND BIOMETRICS

Partnering with the U.S. Army to Improve Warfighter Protection WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act was signed into law on February 3, 2026, enacting a $7.5 M …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 12:59 GMT

New Diploma Release – Aircraft CAMO & AMO Technical Records Learning Path Diploma Launched by Sofema Online

New Diploma Release – Aircraft CAMO & AMO Technical Records Learning Path Diploma Launched by Sofema Online SOFIA, BULGARIA, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sofema Online has announced the launch of its new Aircraft CAMO & AMO …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Argus Enterprise Inc. Launches Morpheus™ V2

Morpheus is a breakthrough data transformation solution that reduces ERP Migration Efforts up to 90%. JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Argus Enterprise Inc. today announced the launch of Morpheus™ V2, an …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

UNIFY.C2 and Black River Systems Partner to Integrate Ninja™ C-UAS into Unified Airspace C2 Platform

Partnership unites Ninja™ C-UAS sensing and mitigation with UNIFY.C2 real-time fusion to deliver mission-ready airspace security for defense and gov't operators DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UNIFY.C2, the …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 11:35 GMT

Sofema Aviation Services Introduces Structured ISMS Compliance Packages to Support Part-IS Implementation Across Europe

Sofema Aviation Services Introduces Structured ISMS Compliance Packages to Support Part-IS Implementation Across Europe SOFIA, BULGARIA, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sofema Aviation Services Introduces Structured ISMS Compliance Packages to …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Transparent OLED Touch Displays Redefine Immersive Storytelling

Virtual On unveils next-generation 55” and 75” Transparent OLED kiosks and totems, proven at Motorsports Hall of Fame of America LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Virtual On announces the launch of its new …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 09:15 GMT

Vimi Fasteners in Mexico at the trade fair: Global Automotive and Aerospace Supply Chains

The company will showcase its mission-critical solutions at the Automotive & Aerospace Meetings in Querétaro, held from February 17 to 19, 2026. NOVELLARA, REGGIO EMILIA, ITALY, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the international automotive …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 05:55 GMT

Alpha Funds Highlights the New Orbital Economy, AI, and Spaceflight Leadership at The 2026 Helix Mastermind Event

How in orbit capabilities are reshaping the timelines, partnerships, and business models required to scale commercial space activity SAN FRANCISCO , CA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alpha Funds announced its …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 05:15 GMT

CDM Inc. Appoints David Kurowski as New Finance Director

TURSERSVILLE, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CDM, Inc., a full line distributor of interconnect products, and manufacturer of engineered cable assemblies and fabricated metalworks, announced David Kurowski has been …

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