The decision of the Federal Government to re-establish air transportation to Hadejia in Jigawa State is not for the glamour of having an airport, but the inherent security and economic benefits. According to the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, the airport will be used not only to transport agricultural products from Jigawa and other… Continue reading Hadeija Airport for Security , Economic Gains-FG _Ada Nkong

The Director General of the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Engr. Akin Olateru has commended the Federal Government for boosting aviation safety in the country with the recent procurement of fire tenders for airports. According to a statement signed by Mr Olatunji Oketunmbi general manager public affairs NSIB, giving this commendation yesterday in Abuja while… Continue reading NSIB Lauds FG for Boosting Fire safety at Airports _Ada Nkong

The Federal Government of Nigeria has affirmed its commitment to support any policies and programmes that would support and project the full implementation of Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) in Nigeria.T The DG Nigerian civil aviation authority, Captain Musa Nuhu in a statement ,says the remark was made by the Honourable Minister of Aviation,… Continue reading FG to Support Programs, policies towards SAATM Achievement _Ada Nkong

The Ministry of Aviation has expressed her displeasure at the ongoing warning strike by the Aviation Unions in spite of efforts at meeting the demands of the workers.  A statement signed by Mr Odutayo Oluseyi head press and public affairs describes the strike as unnecessary as it will increase the hardship on our citizens, affect… Continue reading FG appeals to Striking Aviation Workers to Sheath Sword_Ada Nkong

Aviation unions have advised air travellers to make alternative travel arrangements as activities at the airports will be grounded by day 2 of their warning strike on Tuesday 18 April 2023. Speaking to Newsmen at the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport Abuja, the secretary general Amalgamated Union, Comrade Sikiru Waheed who spoke  for the striking workers said… Continue reading Aviation Unions Threaten to Ground Airport Operations April 18 _Ada Nkong

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has appointed Zilcotech International limited as a consultant for the monitoring of illegal erection of high structures nationwide. This is in line with section 35(h) of the Civil Aviation Act 2022; and Parts 12.1.7.1.3.1, 12.1.7.1.2 (2) and 12.1.7.1.6 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations, (Nig.CARS) 2015. A statement by… Continue reading NCAA Appoints Zilcotech to Monitor Illegal High Structures_Ada Nkong

Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to ensure the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria to ensure safety and security of the Nigeria’s airspace. This was contained in a statement signed by Mr James Odaudu special assistant to the minister on public affairs. Odaudu says the Minister who… Continue reading FG Pledges Commitment to Total Radar Coverage _Ada Nkong

In a bid to bring regulations up to current global standards and address issues peculiar to our environment,the NCAA is in the process of reviewing penalties for violators upwards. Speaking at the opening session of the amendment meeting of the Nigerian civil aviation regulations 2015 where it was disclosed that the maximum fine for airlines… Continue reading NCAA Raises Fine for Airlines Violations to N10,000,000 _Ada Nkong