The Federal government has announced a two weeks extension to the closure of airports.A statement signed by James Odaudu ,Director public affairs, Ministry of Aviation says this is in line with the extension of the lockdown by President Muhammadu Buhari. "Nigerian airports earlier shut down as part of efforts to control the spread of coronavirus… Continue reading Federal Government Announces Extension of Airports Closure_Ada Nkong
Category: Aviation
Arrested Caverton Pilots Were Authorized in National Interest- Sirika _ Ada Nkong
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika says the arrest of two pilots of Caverton Helicopters by the Rivers State Government is wrong. Mr Sirika who spoke during the Presidential Taskforce briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday, explained that it was wrong for the state government to have carried out the arrests, without clearance from Federal Government “Civil… Continue reading Arrested Caverton Pilots Were Authorized in National Interest- Sirika _ Ada Nkong
FG Restricts International Flights to Two Airports_Ada Nkong
In addition to restricting entry into Nigeria from 13 countries, the Federal government is restricting entry for international flights to two airports only.A statement signed by Capt. Musa Nuhu ,DG NCAA says only Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja and Murtala Mohammed International Airport will be opened to and accept international flights with effect from Saturday… Continue reading FG Restricts International Flights to Two Airports_Ada Nkong
BREAKING: Federal Government Bans All Foreign Trips For Public And Civil Servants Till Further Notice_Ada Nkong
Based on the advice from the newly inaugurated Predidential Taskforce For The Control Of COVID-19, the Federal Government has Banned All Foreign Trips For Public And Civil Servants Till Further Notice. The Task Force also adviced that Private Citizens should Cancel All Travels Abroad Until the Pandemic Abates. Details later....
FG Restates Commitment to Reopening Akanu Ibiam Airport Before Easter_Ada Nkong
The Minister of Aviation,Hadi Sirika, has reiterated FG commitment to the reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International airport Enugu which was closed down last August for rehabilitation work on schedule.Sirika said it will be reopened for use before Easter 2020. A statement by James Odaudu, Director Public affairs says the Minister gave the commitment after… Continue reading FG Restates Commitment to Reopening Akanu Ibiam Airport Before Easter_Ada Nkong
FG Commences Upgrade of Instrument Landing Systems in Airports_Ada Nkong
An upgrade of nstrument landing systems across airports in Nigeria has commenced.A statement signed by James Odaudu, Director public affairs Ministry of Aviation says the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has commissioned its newly installed Category 3 Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Runway 18 Right, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos as well as Runway 22… Continue reading FG Commences Upgrade of Instrument Landing Systems in Airports_Ada Nkong
Flights Resume at MMIA Lagos_Ada Nkong
Both international and domestic flight operations have resumed at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos.Flights had been diverted or cancelled because of inclement weather conditions. A statement signed by Mr James Odaudu Director Public relations says the following airlines had flights into lagos Below is a listing of flights into Lagos as at Saturday from… Continue reading Flights Resume at MMIA Lagos_Ada Nkong
Aviation Union Leaders Task Government on National Carrier _ Jeff Omokhodion
Aviation union leaders have faulted the folding up of the defunct Nigerian airways.Speaking during the 7th aviation workers week celebration in Abuja, they urged the federal government to learn from the mistake of the past and ensure proper regulation.The theme of this year's celebration is CONTRIBUTIONS OF A NATIONAL CARRIER TO THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF… Continue reading Aviation Union Leaders Task Government on National Carrier _ Jeff Omokhodion
2020 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction: Expect Flash Floods-NIMET_Ada Nkong
The Federal government has developed a framework for the application of climate services (NFACS). According to the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika it is a " downscaled version of the Global Framework on Climate Services(GFCS) to enable Nigeria better manage the risks while maximising opportunities arising from climate variability and change".The Minister who spoke at… Continue reading 2020 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction: Expect Flash Floods-NIMET_Ada Nkong
