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Nigeria Set to Host 2026 ACI Africa Aviation Conference

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10 months ago

November 25, 2025

Nigeria ACI Africa Conference 2026 confirmed as the country pledges world-class hosting, reinforcing its leadership in Africa’s aviation sector

Nigeria has officially confirmed its readiness to host the Nigeria ACI Africa Conference 2026, following a high-level visit to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, by the leadership of Airports Council International (ACI) Africa.

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On Monday, Keyamo received the Secretary-General of ACI Africa, Alli Tounsi, and her delegation in Abuja as part of early consultations and site assessments ahead of the continental conference scheduled for September 2026.

The announcement was made through a statement by the minister’s media aide, Tunde Moshood.

Airports Council International serves as the global trade association for airports worldwide, promoting collective airport interests, supporting safe and efficient operations, and fostering collaboration across the aviation industry.

Hosting the 2026 conference highlights international confidence in Nigeria’s aviation capabilities.

The delegation included top officials from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), such as Managing Director Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Mr Henry Agbebire, and Director of Commercial and Business Development Mrs Adebola Agunbiade.

Speaking during the visit, Tounsi emphasised Nigeria’s strategic role in Africa’s aviation sector, describing it as a natural choice to host the upcoming conference. She noted the country’s aviation footprint and leadership influence as key factors in the selection.

“Nigeria must host this next ACI Africa Regional Conference. BAGASSO is already in Nigeria, and it is only right that ACI Africa is here too,” Tounsi said.

Responding, Minister Keyamo assured the delegation of Nigeria’s full commitment. “We accept wholeheartedly to host. Nigeria has the capacity, the infrastructure, and the commitment to deliver a world-class conference. You can count on us,” he said.

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The confirmation positions Nigeria as a leading hub for aviation discourse in Africa, providing a platform for collaboration, industry growth, and the sharing of best practices across the continent.

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2 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

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The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”