Enugu Air has become the 50th member of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), marking a major milestone for the fast-growing carrier and strengthening its prospects for wider collaboration and expansion across Africa.
AFRAA has admitted Enugu Air as its 50th member, strengthening Nigeria’s position in African aviation and supporting the airline’s planned expansion and IOSA certification.
Aviation takes centre stage in Enugu as the Eastwing Southeast Aviation Summit 2026 targets the empowerment of over 50 South-East youths through mentorship, skills development, innovation and career opportunities in the aviation industry.
The Federal Government and Enugu State Government are working to launch direct cargo flights between Enugu and Guangzhou, China, by December 2026, a move expected to boost trade and position Enugu as a major logistics hub in Southeast Nigeria.
The aviation industry receives a massive economic boost as Dangote Refinery slashes Jet A1 prices to N1,650 per litre and introduces Naira-based payments.
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress of allegedly planning to discredit its Kaduna campaign flag-off through fake news, manipulated reports and AI-generated deepfake videos.
President Bola Tinubu has mourned veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru, who died at 57, and Mama Salamatu Elisha Bogoro, who passed away at 105, praising their contributions to Nigeria’s cultural heritage and community life.
MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited plans to invest ₦1.2 billion in metering, electricity network rehabilitation and infrastructure upgrades in Ugwuaji, Enugu State, while targeting comprehensive customer enumeration and metering for about 7,500 residents.