• Nigus International and AXISCADES Technologies have deepened their strategic partnership to develop a world-class MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) facility in Nigeria, aimed at transforming the country’s commercial aviation and defence sectors. By combining AXISCADES’ global aerospace engineering expertise with Nigus International’s regional presence, the project will boost fleet availability, reduce dependence on foreign maintenance, and accelerate local capacity building.
• The venture will also introduce advanced flight simulators for Eastern and Western military aircraft and expand into drone manufacturing for defence, surveillance, and industrial use. With operational coordination based in the UAE, the partnership aims to streamline execution and strengthen ties with global OEMs.

Nigus International and AXISCADES Technologies Limited have reinforced their strategic partnership to establish a world-class Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility that will boost Nigeria’s commercial aviation efficiency, strengthen defence capability, and reduce the heavy reliance on offshore maintenance.

The integrated MRO platform will combine AXISCADES’ global aerospace engineering experience with Nigus International’s operational presence across Nigeria and multiple African markets, delivering a modern ecosystem focused on cost reduction, faster turnaround times, fleet availability, and deep capacity building for both civil and military aviation.

In addition to core MRO services, the initiative will expand into advanced flight simulation, offering state-of-the-art simulators for both Eastern and Western aircraft types used by the Nigerian military. The partnership will also support drone production and manufacturing, leveraging Nigus International’s fully licensed Nigerian government approvals to locally build and unmanned systems for defence, surveillance, and industrial applications.

Both organisations have agreed to use their mutual presence in the United Arab Emirates as the collaboration and administrative hub for the venture—ensuring streamlined execution, global OEM coordination, and efficient project governance.
HRH Prince Malik Ado-Ibrahim, Chairman of Nigus International, described the partnership as “a decisive step toward aviation sovereignty, military readiness, and Africa-driven aerospace capability.”

Dr. Sampath Ravinarayanan, Chairman & Managing Director of AXISCADES, noted that “Nigeria’s strategic position and rising aviation demand make this the ideal moment to build a regional centre of excellence.”

The initiative also reinforces a broader Global South industrial corridor, bringing together African market leadership and Indian engineering strength to deliver shared capability, modern infrastructure, and long-term aviation resilience.