Aviation

Abuja Second Runway: F.C.T to Pay N825Mn Compensation to Communities Immediately

By Ada Nkong . In an effort to resolve all issues delaying the take-off of Abuja’s second runway by communities affected by the project, the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development together with the Federal Capital Development Authority convened a meeting of stakeholders today, 29th August,2023 at the F.C.T conference Room, Abuja. A statement… Continue reading Abuja Second Runway: F.C.T to Pay N825Mn Compensation to Communities Immediately

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NSIB, NAMA Sign MOU to Improve Aviation Safety

By Ada Nkong In a bid to improve air safety in Nigeria,the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau(NSIB) and the Nigerian airspace management agency ( NAMA) have signeda Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement and renewed partnership to promote air safety. According to a statement by Tunji Oketunmbi,the main purpose of the agreement was to consolidate the existing… Continue reading NSIB, NAMA Sign MOU to Improve Aviation Safety

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Aviation and Aerospace Development: Keyamo Resumes Office,Pledges Transparency

By Ada Nkong President Bola Tinubu has sworn-in Festus Keyamo SAN CON, FCIArb, as Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The swearing-in event was held on Monday,21st August,2023 at the banquet hall of the Presidential villa, Abuja. A statement signed by Mr oluseyi Odutayo head press and public affairs of the ministry confirms that… Continue reading Aviation and Aerospace Development: Keyamo Resumes Office,Pledges Transparency

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FAAN Debunks MD N200 Million Car Purchase Allegations

By Ada Nkong In response to a report  by Sahara Reporters that FAAN Managing Director, Mr Kabir Yusuf Muhammed approved N200 Million for the purchase of Toyota Land Cruiser 70th Anniversary Edition for himself as his official vehicle , the federal airports authority of Nigeria says the information is false. A statement by Abdullahi Yakubu-FuntuaDirector,… Continue reading FAAN Debunks MD N200 Million Car Purchase Allegations

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FG Restates Commitment to Support for Nigerian Airlines

By Ada Nkong The Federal government says it will continue to support Nigerian airlines. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace, Dr Emmanuel Meribole represented by Director Air Transport Management of the Ministry, Mr. Hassan Ejibunu made this statement at a reception organized by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to celebrate the commencement of… Continue reading FG Restates Commitment to Support for Nigerian Airlines

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NCAA,ICAO Sign Civil Aviation Master Plan _Ada Nkong

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has signed the Civil Aviation Masterplan (CAMP) with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).The Director General of Civil Aviation Nigeria, Captain Musa Nuhu in a statement said he and ICAO Secretary General Mr. Juan Carlos Salaazar signed the agreement during a recent visit by the DGCA to ICAO in Montreal,… Continue reading NCAA,ICAO Sign Civil Aviation Master Plan _Ada Nkong

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FAAN Suspends Airport Taxi Services at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja_Ada Nkong

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria says the airport car hire service at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been suspended with immediate effect. A statement signed by Mr Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua director public affairs says this is as a result of the unresolved factional dispute amongst the car hire operators which has been affecting airport… Continue reading FAAN Suspends Airport Taxi Services at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja_Ada Nkong

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NSIB Commences Investigation Into Lagos Chopper Incident _Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has been notified and has commenced investigation into an accident involving a Jabiru J430, a light single airplane with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-CCQ operated by Air First Hospitality & Tours, which occurred around a little after 1500hrs local time on August 1, 2023. A statement signed… Continue reading NSIB Commences Investigation Into Lagos Chopper Incident _Ada Nkong

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NCAA Moves to Stop Reoccurrence of Fuel Contamination _Ada Nkong

Following an incidence of a safety breach where water was found in the fuel tanks of some aircraft, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has deepened its investigation into the incident with the view to establish the root cause of it. A statement by Captain Musa Nuhu, Director General Civil Aviation says NCAA is embarking… Continue reading NCAA Moves to Stop Reoccurrence of Fuel Contamination _Ada Nkong