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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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Victor Attah Airport Attains International Status

By Ada Nkong The Federal government has officially designated the  Victor Attah Airport Uyo, Akwa Ibom an international airport. Minister of aviation and aerospace development Festus Keyamo made this known during a meeting with Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno at his office in Abuja. The new status will enable the airport  receive and… Continue reading Victor Attah Airport Attains International Status

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Keyamo Confirms Nigeria’s Readiness to Host ACI Regional  Conference

By Ada Nkong Nigeria is billed to host the prestigious ACI Africa's Acrobatics Regional Conference and Exhibition next September, 2026.and the visit by the ACI-Africa delegation was primarily aimed at assessing the nation’s level of preparedness for the continental event. In furtherance of this, Minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo Aviation receives a… Continue reading Keyamo Confirms Nigeria’s Readiness to Host ACI Regional  Conference

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AAAU and De Montfort University Brainstorm Towards Faculty of Engineering Take-Off

By Ada Nkong In preparation for the establishment of the Faculty of Engineering at the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, a delegation from the University embarked on a facility tour to the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development, De Montfort University (DMU), United Kingdom. A meeting held with the host university focused on… Continue reading AAAU and De Montfort University Brainstorm Towards Faculty of Engineering Take-Off

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NiMET Innovates in Aviation Sector, Deploys Electric Vehicles to Major Airports

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has enhanced its operations with the deployment of  electric vehicles (EVs) for airside operations across Nigeria’s five international airports — Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu. This deployment of EVs is the first in the nation’s aviation sector, positioning NiMet at the forefront of environmental transformation… Continue reading NiMET Innovates in Aviation Sector, Deploys Electric Vehicles to Major Airports

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NiMET DG Says ICT Central to Meteorology

By Ada Nkong Professor Charles Anosike, the Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), says that ICT is an essential tool for weather forecasting and the analysis of complex climate data. The DG said this when he paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development… Continue reading NiMET DG Says ICT Central to Meteorology

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NAAPE Partners First Standard Insurance Brokers for Loss of Licence Insurance

By Ada Nkong The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) is set to partner with First Standard Insurance Brokers  to provide comprehensive Loss of Licence Insurance Cover for all Nigerian pilots and aircraft engineers. A statement by Engr. Blessing  Ahmadu,Public Relations Officer says the initiative marks a significant milestone in strengthening the welfare and… Continue reading NAAPE Partners First Standard Insurance Brokers for Loss of Licence Insurance