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
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NiMet Set to Revolutionize Urban Climate Monitoring With Innovative IoT Weather Stations
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), is set to revolutionize urban climate monitoring across Nigeria with the recent donation of innovative IoT-powered LoRaWAN-enabled weather stations. A statement by the agency says this significant upgrade, a collaborative effort between Barani Design Technologies and the West African Science Service Center on Climate Change and Adapted… Continue reading NiMet Set to Revolutionize Urban Climate Monitoring With Innovative IoT Weather Stations
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NCAA MOVES TO ENFORCE AIRLINES’ COMPLIANCE WITH FINANCIAL REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS
By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed its readiness to implement stricter enforcement measures to combat poor compliance to financial regulatory standards and obligations by airlines. A statement from the authority says the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, gave this indication at the 2025 Civil Aviation Cost Recovery… Continue reading NCAA MOVES TO ENFORCE AIRLINES’ COMPLIANCE WITH FINANCIAL REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS
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Full Text: NCAA Debunks Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Claims About NCAA, Nigerian Pilots, and Substance Abuse.
By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has noted with concern the comments made by Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the floor of the Senate regarding alleged inadequacies in pilot preparation, claims of substance use among flight crew, and supposed lapses in the Authority’s oversight responsibilities. While the Authority holds the Distinguished… Continue reading Full Text: NCAA Debunks Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Claims About NCAA, Nigerian Pilots, and Substance Abuse.
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