The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has debunked rumours that International flights will resume October. Sirika who spoke through his twitter handle said what NAMA issued was a routine 90 day notice. He said his ministry will liaise with, health, Foreign affairs and the PTF to agree on a date. The Minister hinted that the… Continue reading International Flights May Resume Before October- Sirika _Ada Ogar

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has read the riot act to all unruly passengers who violate protocols at the airports, including dignitaries. Minister of Aviation, Mr. Hadi Sirika says the Federal Government will ensure the prosecution of such persons. Mr. Sirika also confirmed that investigations are ongoing over alleged cases of breach of airport… Continue reading Unruly Passengers at Airports Risk Prosecution-FG _Ada Nkong

The Ministry of Aviation has countered Aviation unions position on concessioning Nigeria's airportA statement by James Odaudu,Director Public communication says some of the information contained in a statement by the unions as published on June 30th is misleading.See full text of the Ministry's position.RE: AIRPORT CONCESSION IS A CRIME AGAINST NIGERIAN PEOPLE: IT MUST BE… Continue reading Ministry of Aviation Counters Aviation Unions Position on Concessioning_Ada Nkong

The Federal government says the Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu will resume commercial activities August 30th. The Minister of Aviation, Had I Sirika disclosed this after inspecting the progress of work at the airport on Tuesday . Sirika said: “We wanted to make a quick intervention in this procurement to ensure that the once dilapidated… Continue reading Akanu Ibiam Airport Reopens August 30th _Ada Nkong

Max air, Ibom air, Air peace and Arik air Wednesday, made their maiden flights since as Domestic flights resume.The airlines airlifted passengers from Lagos to Abuja amidst the strict protocols put in place by the regulatory agencies .According to Director public communications, Ministry of Aviation, Mr James Odaudu ,two airlines from Arik air with registered… Continue reading Domestic Flights Resume as Four Airlines Fly Lagos- Abuja_Ada Nkong

The Federal government has given approval for domestic flights which have been suspended in Nigeria since March 2020 will finally resume on the 8th of July, 2020. A statement signed by James Odaudu ,Director public affairs , Ministry of aviation reports the Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika as having announced this on Wednesday. He… Continue reading Domestic Flights Resume July 8- Had I Sirika _Ada Nkong

In line with global standards for aviation operations in view of Covid-19, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has conducted simulation excercise at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja to test all the protocols designed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at the Airports ahead of flight resumption.During the simulation excercise which took place… Continue reading FAAN Carries Out Flight Simulation at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Ahead of Flight Resumption_Ada Nkong

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has assured Nigerians that the expected re-opening of the airspace for domestic flights may not necessarily lead to a hike in fares. A statement by James Odaudu Director pubkic affairs , Ministry of Aviation says the Minister who gave the assurance while responding to reporters’ questions at Monday's daily briefing… Continue reading Flight Resumption May Not Result in Fares Hike – Hadi Sirika_Ada Nkong

Executive Jets, the company suspended for flying Naira Marley to Abuja for a concert has allegedly tendered an apology.Reports say the apology was contained in a letter addressed to Sirika on Monday, Sam Iwu, the company’s chief executive officer, apologised over the incident.The Minister of Aviation had announced during the daily PTF briefing that the… Continue reading We Have Not Received Any Apology For Flying Naira Marley- Ministry of Aviation_Ada Nkong