By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that an Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL aircraft, registration 5N-MJF, operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos (LOS) to Port Harcourt (PHC) earlier Wednesday day, experienced an in-flight engine anomaly and diverted safely to Benin Airport (BNI). A statement says during the cruise phase of… Continue reading Arik plane crash averted as port Harcourt bound plane diverts to Benin
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SCP 2026: NiMet Warns Farmers Against Premature Farming,Predicts Early Onset of Rains By Ogar Francisca Early onset of rainfall has been predicted in Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Cross River , Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa and Oyo states while late onset is expected in Borno. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Department Festus Keyamo (SAN) made this known while… Continue reading
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How Zuid Energies Electric Vehicles Will Aid Nigeria’s Zero Emission Efforts – MD
Zuid Energies Limited, a new-energy mobility and infrastructure company says it partnered with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to deploy electric taxi services across major international airports to boost transport efficiency and improve Nigeria's zero emission efforts. Ogochukwu Abiakam, CEO of Zuid Energies Limited who made the disclosure to Newsmen said the collaboration… Continue reading How Zuid Energies Electric Vehicles Will Aid Nigeria’s Zero Emission Efforts – MD
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NCAA Threatens to Sanction Defaulting Airlines over Special Needs Assistance Column on Air tickets
By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has mandated all domestic airlines operating in Nigeria to comply with its directive to incorporate a mandatory Special Needs/Assistance request feature on their ticket reservation system for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) and passengers with disabilities . A statement by Michael Achimugu Director public relations and… Continue reading NCAA Threatens to Sanction Defaulting Airlines over Special Needs Assistance Column on Air tickets
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Nigeria’s First Fully Electric Airport Shuttle Service Takes Off as FAAN Partners NEV
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched Nigeria’s first fully electric airport-to-city shuttle bus service, marking a historic milestone in the country’stransition to sustainable transport and low carbon aviation access. The initiative, unveiled at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, is being delivered in partnership with NEV Electric, Nigeria’s first and premier electric… Continue reading Nigeria’s First Fully Electric Airport Shuttle Service Takes Off as FAAN Partners NEV
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NiMet Urges Caution as Dust Haze Anticipated in Northern and Central states.
By Ada Nkong Nigeria Meteorological Agency NiMet has predicted thick dust haze with visibility of less than or equal to 1 km in the north and central parts of Nigeria while in the southern region, moderate dust haze is expected on Sunday Jan 11 2026.An advisory made available to our correspondent says Lagos and other… Continue reading NiMet Urges Caution as Dust Haze Anticipated in Northern and Central states.
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NiMet Hosts Stakeholders’ Engagement Ahead of 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction
By Ada Nkong In fulfillment of its statutory mandate, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has produced the draft 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and convened a Stakeholders’ Meeting to validate the document and enrich sector-specific advisories through co-creation and co-production. A statement made available to our correspondent says the meeting brought together stakeholders from the… Continue reading NiMet Hosts Stakeholders’ Engagement Ahead of 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction
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Nigeria Joins League of Nations As NCAA Launches Automated Pilot Licencing
By Ada Nkong In a bid to increase Transparency, regulatory integrity and improve service delivery, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has introduced automation for licensing of pilots and other regulatory processes. Speaking at a digital stakeholders forum on the EPIC PEL/ MED software in Abuja, the Director General NCAA, Capt. Chris NajomoExpressed excitement because the… Continue reading Nigeria Joins League of Nations As NCAA Launches Automated Pilot Licencing
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Ganduje Calls For Synergy To Strengthen Aviation Sector
Ada Nkong Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Abdullah Ganduje, has called for renewed collective commitment from stakeholders to strengthen the aviation sector and prepare it for the future. Ganduje who made the call while addressing participants at the 4-day FAAN Board and Stakeholders Retreat in Abuja,… Continue reading Ganduje Calls For Synergy To Strengthen Aviation Sector
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