Aviation

Aviation Workers Protest Bill Tagging Them Essential Workers_Ada Nkong

Aviation Workers have protested against being tagged essential workers. The union Sunday staged a peaceful protest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Internation Airport Abuja against the new insertion in the Aviation Bill before the National Assembly that classifies them as essential service providers.. The protesting workers carried different placcards saying "Buhari don't assent to anti-union aviation… Continue reading Aviation Workers Protest Bill Tagging Them Essential Workers_Ada Nkong

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NCAA Accuses Local Airlines of Plot to Cripple Operations _Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says Nigerian local airlines are trying to cripple its operations by deliberate refusal to pay for services rendered. The NCAA Director General, Capt. Musa Nuhu made this known on Tuesday in Abuja at a stakeholders’ meeting with all the airlines and aviation agencies. According to the DG the local… Continue reading NCAA Accuses Local Airlines of Plot to Cripple Operations _Ada Nkong

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NiMet Calls For Mudslide Prevention Measures in Southeast, Warns on Flooding in the North_Ada Nkong

The Nigerian meteorologist agency has advised relevant authorities especially in the south east to put preventive measures against mudslides in place. The DG NiMet Prof Mansur Matazu said this during a press briefing at the NiMet headquarters in Abuja According to the DG, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, Bauchi, much of Kebbi and… Continue reading NiMet Calls For Mudslide Prevention Measures in Southeast, Warns on Flooding in the North_Ada Nkong

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NiMet Bags Quality Management Service Award _Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (Nimet) has been awarded the quality management services ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO 29990: 2010 for aeronautical meteorology services at the airports and capacity building at its regional training centre in Lagos. According to a statement by Mr James Odaudu, special assistant public affairs to the Minister of aviation, the certification… Continue reading NiMet Bags Quality Management Service Award _Ada Nkong

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Nigeria Air: Hopes Soar as FG Approves Lease of 3 Aircraft_Ada Nkong

As Federal Government announces the approval for the lease of 3 aircraft, hopes have been rekindled for the take off of Nigeria Air. According to a statement by Mr James Odaudu, special assistant public affairs to the Minister of aviation, the process for the establishment of a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, got a boost… Continue reading Nigeria Air: Hopes Soar as FG Approves Lease of 3 Aircraft_Ada Nkong

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Aviation Crisis: Federal Government Seeks Solution_Ada Nkong

The Minister of aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika says government is brainstorming on various options to end the aviation Crisis rocking airlines in the country. Sirika in an emergency meeting with airline operators association of Nigeria in Abuja said there are no immediate solutions to the multipronged crises rocking Nigeria's aviation sector. The Minister said the… Continue reading Aviation Crisis: Federal Government Seeks Solution_Ada Nkong

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NCAT Bags ICAO Best Training Award_ Ada Nkong

…The Nigeria College of Aviation Technology Zaria has again been recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as the best in the world, this time in the training of Instructors. According to a statement by Mr James OdauduSpecial Assistant on Public Affairs to the Minister of Aviation,   Presenting the Global Aviation Training Platinum… Continue reading NCAT Bags ICAO Best Training Award_ Ada Nkong

Aviation · POLITICS

Airport Concession: Sirika,Labour Leaders Tour International Airport_Ada Nkong

As part of efforts to enhance transparency, inclusiveness, demonstrate sincerity in the Airport concession programme and choose the right model, Aviation Minister, Senator Hadi Sirika has led a team comprising officials of the Ministry, agencies and organized labour in the aviation industry on an inspection tour of two successfully concessioned airports. According to a statement… Continue reading Airport Concession: Sirika,Labour Leaders Tour International Airport_Ada Nkong

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Photo story: Comrade Nnadi Leads Joint Consultative Negotiating Council to Affiliate With International Transport Federation_Ada Nkong

The Joint Negotiations and  Consultative Council is set to affiliate with the international transport Federation. Comrade Hector Nnadi led a delegation to discuss the affiliation with the ITF. This was on the sidelines of the ITF peer review conference in Nairobi Kenya. Comrade Hector Nnadi(JP) is also scheduled to lead a delegation from aviation unions… Continue reading Photo story: Comrade Nnadi Leads Joint Consultative Negotiating Council to Affiliate With International Transport Federation_Ada Nkong