Aviation

Aviation Workers Strike: Hold Permanent Secretary Responsible-Union Leader_Ada Nkong

Following a couple of industrial actions by aviation workers that crippled operations and led to loss of revenue running into millions, an aviation union leader, Comrade Abdulrasaq Saidu has pointed to the poor relationship between the permanent secretary and the unions as being responsible. The general secretary of Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) Comrade… Continue reading Aviation Workers Strike: Hold Permanent Secretary Responsible-Union Leader_Ada Nkong

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Nigeria Air and Allied Matters: Getting Answers to Questions _Ada Nkong

Following the unveiling of Nigerian air on the 26th of May 2023 shortly before the end of the immediate past administration, brows have been raised in many quarters.Reports ranging from the ownership of the aircraft used ,it's return to Ethiopian airlines, country of registration and age of aircraft elicited reactions from Nigerians across the country.… Continue reading Nigeria Air and Allied Matters: Getting Answers to Questions _Ada Nkong

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Nigeria Air: Civil Society Group Questions National Assembly Query _Ada Nkong

Following the uproar from the national assembly concerning the Nigeria Air unveiling and it's been labelled a fraud, a civil society group,concerned civil society advocacy group has labelled the outcry as mischievous. In a statement signed by Bako Barkindo made available to journalists, the group questioned the complete ignorance of the legislators about the transaction.… Continue reading Nigeria Air: Civil Society Group Questions National Assembly Query _Ada Nkong

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Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Emerges Global Best_Ada Nkong

. Nigerian College of Aviation Technology has won an award as the best Aviation Training Institution in the World with the highest number of trained instructors . The award was bestowed on the College on Wednesday, 31st May, 2023 at the on-going 2023 ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) holding in Seoul, South Korea. A… Continue reading Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Emerges Global Best_Ada Nkong

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NiMet Unions Distance Self From Alarm by PMAN, ANAP Over Aviation Heads Reshufflement_Ada Nkong

The Joint Unions of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have dissociated themselves from reports that the unions have expressed fear of impending air crashes owing to the removal of heads of aviation agenciesThis follows a joint letter, by a body purportedly, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet); Professional Meteorologists Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and Association of Nigeria… Continue reading NiMet Unions Distance Self From Alarm by PMAN, ANAP Over Aviation Heads Reshufflement_Ada Nkong

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Finally, FG Unveils Nigerian Air_Ada Nkong

Barely 72 hours to the end of this Administration, the Minister of Aviation,  Hadi Sirika, has unveiled the first aircraft in the Nigerian Air fleet. Speaking at the unveiling, the Minister gave assurance that the Airline would within 5 years, grow the fleet to 35 Aircraft. After several months of moving the dates and a… Continue reading Finally, FG Unveils Nigerian Air_Ada Nkong

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President Mohamadu Buharo Commissions New International Terminal Building, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Kano_ Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, Friday, commissioned the newly built international terminal of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport and others in Zariia. A statement by Mr Oluseyi Odutayo,head press and public relations, Ministry of aviation says the President, speaking virtually noted that Kano occupies a very unique position as a gateway of commerce, investment and… Continue reading President Mohamadu Buharo Commissions New International Terminal Building, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Kano_ Ada Nkong

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Kabir Mohammed Assumes Office ad FAAN MD_Ada Nkong

Following the reorganization in the aviation sector, Mr. Kabir Yusuf Mohammed has officially taken over as the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. A statement by Faithful A. Hope-Ivbaze (Mrs.) Ag.GM corporate affairs FAAN reports a brief handover ceremony held at the Authority’s headquarters in Abuja today, Tuesday, May 23, 2023,… Continue reading Kabir Mohammed Assumes Office ad FAAN MD_Ada Nkong

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Buhari Appoints New MDs for FAAN, NAMA as NiMET and NSIB MDs Retain Seats _ Ada Nkong

In continuation of the reorganization within the aviation sector, President Buhari has approved the appointment of Kabir Yusuf Mohammed as MD FAAN while Engr. Tayib Odunowo is to head NAMA. A statement signed by Mr Odutayo Oluseyi says Prof Mansur Matazu remains NiMet DG just as Engr. Akin Olateru is to remain in charge of… Continue reading Buhari Appoints New MDs for FAAN, NAMA as NiMET and NSIB MDs Retain Seats _ Ada Nkong