Aviation

Airport Concessioning: FG Releases Requests For Qualification _Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has released a request for qualification from those interested in airport concessioning. A statement by Mr James Odaudu ,director public affairs of the ministry of aviation says the request came through the Ministry of Aviation in compliance with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and National Policy on Public-Private Partnership (N4P) has… Continue reading Airport Concessioning: FG Releases Requests For Qualification _Ada Nkong

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Aviation Minister Harps on Need to Upgrade Nigeria’s International Airports_Ada Nkong

The need to modernize Nigeria's international airports has been reiterated. Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika at a virtual meeting with aviation stakeholders lamented the current suboptimal environment of the airports adding that they are urgently in need of infrastructure investments and modernisation to meet international standards. The Minister who spoke on the Nigerian Airport… Continue reading Aviation Minister Harps on Need to Upgrade Nigeria’s International Airports_Ada Nkong

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NiMet DG Advocates Adoption of Weather Reports_Ada Nkong

The Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency Professor Mansur Bako Matazu, has called on Nogerians to adopt the weather information put out by the agency. A statement by the GM Public relations, Ibrahim Muntari reports the DG as saying that adopting, implementation and utilisation of weather and climate information for national planning is one amongst… Continue reading NiMet DG Advocates Adoption of Weather Reports_Ada Nkong

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FG Appoints Gambo Registrar NiMet Katsina_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Bishir Gambo as the Registrar of the Meteorological Institute of Science and Technology, Katsina.A statement by NiMets GM public affairs ,Muntari Ibrahim says the appointment, which is for a four year term in the first instance, was conveyed in a letter signed by the Director of Human Resources, S.D.… Continue reading FG Appoints Gambo Registrar NiMet Katsina_Ada Nkong

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Lagos Heavy Rains: NiMet Urges Nigerians to Key into Predictions Provided_ Ada Nkong

Following the Lagos heavy rainfall of 16th July that caused a yet to be financially quantified havoc, the Nigerian meteorological agency, NiMet has urged Nigerians to pay attention to their weather forecasts and predictions on facebook and YouTube as a means of getting information to avert calamities. A statement by NiMet's GM public affairs ,Muntari… Continue reading Lagos Heavy Rains: NiMet Urges Nigerians to Key into Predictions Provided_ Ada Nkong

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CallyAir Makes Maiden Flight -Ada Nkong

Cross River state owned airline Cally Air Thursday, made its maiden flight. The flight from Murtala Mohammed Airport Lagos was welcomed by Gov.Ben Ayafe at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Onboard the CallyAir maiden flight to Abuja was the Cross River state commissioner for Aviation, Dr. Jake Otu Enyia. His finance counterpart, Asuquo Ekpenyong (Jnr.)… Continue reading CallyAir Makes Maiden Flight -Ada Nkong

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Sirika Congratulates Matazu on World meteorological Organization Appointment_Ada Nkong

The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has congratulated the Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Mansur Bako Matazu, on his appointment into the Executive Council of the World Meteorological Organisation. A statement by. Muntari Yusuf IbrahimGeneral Manager, Public Relations, NiMet says, Professor Matazu who is also the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to… Continue reading Sirika Congratulates Matazu on World meteorological Organization Appointment_Ada Nkong

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Military Aircraft Crashes in Kaduna, Chief of Army Staff Among Casualties_Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say a military aircraft has crashed in Kaduna state. The chief of army staff Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru is reportedly among the casualties. He was on his way to attend the passing out parade of the new soldiers from Nigeria army depot Zaria. Details later.......

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Max Air Makes Emergency Landing Few Minutes After Take off From Kano_Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say a Max Air aircraft with the Emir of Kano , Aminu Ado-Bayero on board made an emergency landing 10 minutes after taking off from the Malam Aminu Kano International airport Kano. A Daily times report says the aircraft VM1645 had a 30 minutes delay before take off and started swerving 10… Continue reading Max Air Makes Emergency Landing Few Minutes After Take off From Kano_Ada Nkong