As Nigeria prepares to resume international flights on August 29, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika says Covid-19 test is mandatory for passengers. The minister said passengers must take a COVID-19 test wherever they're coming from very close to departure dates. "A portal will also be opened for passengers to pay for another COVID-19 test… Continue reading Covid-19 Test Mandatory for Passengers as International Flights Start August 29_Ada Nkong

The management of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) says, there is no justification for the threat of going on strike by the joint union of workers; Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals and the National Union of Air Transport Employees.A statement signed by James Odaudu Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Aviation says a letter sent to the… Continue reading NiMet Frowns at Aviation Unions Intended Strike_Ada Nkong

Air peace has agreed to recall some of its sacked pilots following the intervention of Minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika.A statement by James Odaudu , Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Aviation says this was the fall-out of an intervention meeting called by the Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika between the airline management and the… Continue reading Air Peace Agrees to Recall Some of its Sacked Pilots_Ada Nkong

Air Peace, a key player in Nigeria's aviation sector said Tuesday ,it had laid off a number of pilots and cut salaries in order to cope with the impact of the coronavirus on its operations. The number of pilots affected, were not disclosed but sources say about 70 are affected. Air Peace, a private airline… Continue reading Air Peace Sacks Pilots, Cuts Wages_Ada Nkong

A wing tip incident involving Middle East Airlines and Turkish Airlines aircraft has been reported at the cargo area of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on Wednesday.Sources say the collision occurred late Wednesday and led to the grounding of the two aircraft at the airport.The incident, Newsannexonline gathered occurred as Middle East Airlines… Continue reading Collision Grounds Two Aircrafts at Lagos Airport_Ada Nkong

The Accident Investigation Bureau has released the final report of the February 2, 2019 helicopter accident in Kogi involving the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and three other accidents.Earlier, the AIB had said the crew lost visual contact with the ground at about 50 feet owing to dust generated when landing on a sandy area.The… Continue reading Osinbajo’s Helicopter Accident Caused by Human Error – AIB _Ada Nkong

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has released a list of airports approved for domestic operations. The Minister who made the announcement said these airports are free to operate without waiting for ministerial approval for flights, haven been cleared.

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