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8th BAGAIA Commission Meeting: AIB Unveils FG Moves to Extend Mandate,Birth Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau _Ada Nkong

The commissioner Nigerian Accident Investigation Bureau,Engr. Akin Olateru says all is set to extend the mandate' of the AIB to include rail and maritime safety. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 8th commission meeting of the BAGAIA in Abuja, Olateru said the AIB would become a multi-modal agency known as Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau.… Continue reading 8th BAGAIA Commission Meeting: AIB Unveils FG Moves to Extend Mandate,Birth Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau _Ada Nkong

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BAGAIA Workshop 2022: AIB Restates Commitment to Safety in Africa _Ada Nkong

The accident investigation bureau of Nigeria has declared their readiness to embrace innovations in the area of accident investigation. The commissioner NAIB Engr.Akin Olateru who was represented by the director engineering, Engr Mohammed Wali gave this assurance during the closing ceremony of the workshop on the role of the Accident/incident investigation in the state safety… Continue reading BAGAIA Workshop 2022: AIB Restates Commitment to Safety in Africa _Ada Nkong

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BAGAIA Workshop: Nigeria Hosts Regional AIB Safety Workshop _Ada Nkong

Accident investigators under the Banjul accord group accident investigation agency have gathered in Abuja for a workshop on the role of accident/incident investigation in the state safety Programs. According to the commissioner Nigeria accident investigation bureau Engr. Akin Olateru who was represented by the director engineering, Engr . Mohammed Wali,the safety recommendations which will arise… Continue reading BAGAIA Workshop: Nigeria Hosts Regional AIB Safety Workshop _Ada Nkong

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FG to Deliver Second Abuja Runway Before May 29 2023_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has promised to deliver the second Abuja runway before the end of this administration. The minister of aviation Sen Hadi Sirika said this during an oversight visit by both aviation commitees of the national assembly and the house committee on FCT to the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport. The oversight  visit which had… Continue reading FG to Deliver Second Abuja Runway Before May 29 2023_Ada Nkong

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FG Announces Preferred Bidders for Airport Concession _Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has announced successful bidders in the airport concessioning process. In a press briefing,the Minister of aviation, Sen..Hadi Sirika disclosed that while PortHarcourt airport had no bidders as at the deadline,Corporation America airports consortium is the preferred bidder for Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport and Aminu Kano international airport Kano while TAV /NAHCO/Project Planet… Continue reading FG Announces Preferred Bidders for Airport Concession _Ada Nkong

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Expect More Floods -DG NiMet _Ada Nkong

The Director General, Nigeria Meteorological Agency,Prof. Mansur Matazu has warned Nigerians to expect more floods in the coming weeks. Prof. Matazu gave the warning at the opening ceremony of a three day workshop on hydro-meteorological status and out look system (HYDROSOS) organized by UK Center for Ecology and hydrology in conjunction with NiMet and NIHSA.… Continue reading Expect More Floods -DG NiMet _Ada Nkong

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Why We Picked Ethiopia as Partner for Nigeria Air- FG

The Federal Government says Ethiopia was picked as preferred partner for the national carrier due to its track record. According to a statement by Mr James Odaudu special assistant public affairs to the minister of aviation,the Nigeria Air project was described by the Ethiopian Minister of Transport and logistics, Mrs Dagamawit Moges as a partnership… Continue reading Why We Picked Ethiopia as Partner for Nigeria Air- FG

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Hadi Sirika bags ICAO Recognition for No z Country Left Behind Initiative _Ada Nkong

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika has been recognised and honoured by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as the Champion of the No Country Left Behind initiative which the Organization introduced in 2014. According to a statement by Mr.James Odaudi , special assistant media to the Minister of aviation,the recognition and award which… Continue reading Hadi Sirika bags ICAO Recognition for No z Country Left Behind Initiative _Ada Nkong

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Nigeria Air: FG Debunks NSWIA Listing as Investor_Ada Nkong

Contrary to earlier reports that the Nigerian sovereign investment authority is part of investors in the soon to take off Nigeria air, the federal government has listed investors , excluding them . In a statement signed by Mr James Odaudu, special assistant to the minister of aviation on public affairs, the ministry said the NSIA… Continue reading Nigeria Air: FG Debunks NSWIA Listing as Investor_Ada Nkong