Abuja:  As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate World Meteorological day,the DG NiMet Prof Mansur has warned farmers to comply with the advisories in the seasonal rainfall prediction issued by the agency in February. In a press briefing to mark the day in Abuja, Prof Mansur said the rainfalls witnessed recently in… Continue reading World Meteorological Day 2021: NiMET Alerts Farmers on False Onset of Rainfall_Ada Nkong

The Federal government has approved the reopening of Osubi Airport Warri for daylight Operations. Minister of Aviation ,Hadi Sirika made the announcement on his twitter handle. He tweeted: “I have just approved the reopening of Osubi Airport Warri, for daylight operations in VFR conditions, subject to all procedures, practices and protocols, including COVID-19, strictly being… Continue reading FG Reopens Osubi Airport Warri for Daylight Operations_Ada Nkong

NAF has issued a statement saying 7 people died in the crash involving its aircraft on Sunday. A source gave the list below though not up to 7. See NAF statement AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT This is to confirm that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja Airport after… Continue reading List of Officers on Board NAF Aircraft that Crashed in Abuja_Ada Nkong

As the world continues to graple with the covid-19 pandemic and its challenges,Minister of aviation ,Senator Hadi Sirika has urged aviation stakeholders to tighten their belts and device means by which the sector will adapt and operate efficiently with COVID 19 pandemic, inferring that COVID 19 might linger for a while. A statement by Mr… Continue reading Minister of Aviation Tasks Aviators to Adapt to Covid Operations

As part of efforts to tackle insecurity and boost commercial activities, the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has reiterated Federal Government's commitment to resuscitate and ensure functional airstrips all over the country. A statement signed by Sani Datti says Sirika stated this when a delegation sent by Emir of Hadejia and led by a… Continue reading FG to Resuscitate Airstrips in the Country_Ada Nkong

Relatives of Passengers, waiting for feedback A passenger plane with an estimated 62 people on board has gone missing shortly after take-off from the Indonesian capital Jakarta. The Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 lost contact en route to Pontianak in West Kalimantan province, officials said. Flight tracking website Flightradar24.com said the aircraft had lost more than… Continue reading Indonesia Plane Disappears With Passengers 4 Minutes After Take Off_Ada Nkong

In a bid to contain a fast-spreading new strain of COVID-19 recorded in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the Federal Government has issued fresh protocol for airlines and passengers coming into Nigeria from the two countries. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority said non-Nigerian passengers who fail to comply with the new protocol would be… Continue reading FG to Return Defaulting Passengers Over UK Covid Strain_Ada Nkong