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Capacity Building: NCAA Trains Journalist on Aviation Safety, Credible Reportage

By Ada Nkong Facilitators with Chairman ATACA and some participants at the workshop In a bid to improve aviation safety reporting and equip journalists reporting its activities to serve the public better, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority held a two day workshop for Aviation journalists in Abuja . The theme of the workshop which took… Continue reading Capacity Building: NCAA Trains Journalist on Aviation Safety, Credible Reportage

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Deduction of 50%   Internal Revenue of Aviation Agencies: Keyamo Appeals for Calm

By Ada Nkong Following a call to action by aviation unions over 50% deduction of internal revenue, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has called for calm. In a statement made available to our correspondent, the Minister said he is aware of the call to action by the workers’ unions within the… Continue reading Deduction of 50%   Internal Revenue of Aviation Agencies: Keyamo Appeals for Calm

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Arik Aircraft Grounding: Airline Overall Operations Continue -NCAA

By Ada Nkong Following court orders to ground 3 Arik Air aircrafts which affected their operations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation authority has clarified that the airline's other aircrafts are still in operation. A statement signed by Michael Achimugu director public affairs and consumer operations says contrary to information being circulated in some quarters, neither the… Continue reading Arik Aircraft Grounding: Airline Overall Operations Continue -NCAA

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Arik Aircraft Grounding: Airline Overall Operations Continue -NCAA

By Ada Nkong Following court orders to ground 3 Arik Air aircrafts which affected their operations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation authority has clarified that the airline's other aircrafts are still in operation. A statement signed by Michael Achimugu director public affairs and consumer operations says contrary to information being circulated in some quarters, neither the… Continue reading Arik Aircraft Grounding: Airline Overall Operations Continue -NCAA

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NCAA Grounds Arik Aircraft Over Legal Issues

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil aviation authority has confirmed the grounding of Arik Air over legal issues. On the 19th day of July, 2024, the enforcement department of the FCT High Court enforced an Order made by the Court regarding a debt of $2.5 million owed by Arik Airline to one Atlas Petroleum International… Continue reading NCAA Grounds Arik Aircraft Over Legal Issues

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Breaking News: FG Bows to Pressure  Suspends Planned Increase in Navigational Charges

By Ada Nkong In response to the directive from the Honorable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo,  the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has suspended its earlier announced increase in navigational charges. A statement by Mr Abdullah Musa director public affairs says this decision follows the Minister’s recognition of the current economic challenges… Continue reading Breaking News: FG Bows to Pressure  Suspends Planned Increase in Navigational Charges

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Nigeria’s Engr. Ben Tukur Emerges Chairperson of ICAO AFI Plan

Nigeria's Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council, Engr. Ben Tukur, has been elected as the 5th Chairperson of the ICAO Comprehensive Regional Implementation Plan for Aviation Safety in Africa (AFI Plan). A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood special assistant to the minister on media and communications says this significant appointment took… Continue reading Nigeria’s Engr. Ben Tukur Emerges Chairperson of ICAO AFI Plan

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AAAU Holds Inaugural Council Meeting

By Ada Nkong Following the recent inauguration of governing councils for tertiary institutions by the Federal Government of Nigeria at the NUC auditorium, the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, has held its first council meeting. A statement signed by Saadatu Usman public relations officer says last week, on the 5th of July, 2024,… Continue reading AAAU Holds Inaugural Council Meeting

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AAAU GETS  GOVERNING COUNCIL

The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja has gained grounds  as the Federal Government has inaugurated its  governing council. The governing council, mandated for all tertiary institutions, will oversee crucial decisions including budget allocation, employment matters, and strategic university policies. The official inauguration of AAAU's pioneer governing council took place on July 4th, 2024,… Continue reading AAAU GETS  GOVERNING COUNCIL