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AIR TRANSPORT CONTRIBUTES 6.2M JOBS, $55.8BN TO AFRICA’S GDP – ICAO _Ada Nkong

The President of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council, Dr. Bernard Aliu says African aviation industry is one of the fastest growing today and currently supports 6.2 million jobs and contributes $55.8 billion to Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP). Aliu stated this at the 50th anniversary celebration of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) in… Continue reading AIR TRANSPORT CONTRIBUTES 6.2M JOBS, $55.8BN TO AFRICA’S GDP – ICAO _Ada Nkong

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BREAKING: FORTE OIL TANKER FALLS,SPILLS CONTENT AT LOCAL WING OF MMIA LAGOS_Femi Ehiabhi

A forte oil tanker fell spilling it's fuel content at the local wing of Murtala Mohammed International Airport MMIA Lagos. . Roads are blocked. The fire service is trying to ensure the tanker doesn't explode.Details later

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FULL TEXT MINISTER OF AVIATION 2020 BUDGET DEFENCE AT NASS_ Ada Nkong

I have the privilege to present to the Chairman and Distinguished Members of the Senate Committee on Aviation, the 2019 Budget Implementation status and our Proposal for 2020 Budget which is before you for consideration 2019 PERFORMANCE The total Capital Appropriation for the Federal Ministry of Aviation in 2019 was N 35, 334,058,175.5 out of… Continue reading FULL TEXT MINISTER OF AVIATION 2020 BUDGET DEFENCE AT NASS_ Ada Nkong

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NCAA:MUSA NUHU REPLACES MUHKTAR USMAN_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Captain Musa Nuhu as the new Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation authority (NCAA). He replaces Captain Muthar Usman, the erstwhile Director General of the Organization. A statement signed by James Odaudu, Director public affairs ,Ministry of Aviation says "Capt. Nuhu , until his appointment, was… Continue reading NCAA:MUSA NUHU REPLACES MUHKTAR USMAN_Ada Nkong

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ENUGU AIRPORT GETS N10 BILLION NAIRA INTERVENTION FUND _Ada Nkong

The Federal government has approved the sum of N10billion as an intervention fund for the upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. President Muhammad Buhari said this in a tweet on his official handle @MBuhari. “I have approved the sum of N10billion for an Intervention fund for the upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International… Continue reading ENUGU AIRPORT GETS N10 BILLION NAIRA INTERVENTION FUND _Ada Nkong

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HISTORY: FIRST FEMALE FIGHTER AND COMBATANT HELICOPTER PILOTS DECORATED BY NAF_Femi Ehiabhi

“the NAF is a gender friendly institution which has continually strived to provide equal opportunity for both male and female personnel, adding that this would, no doubt, encourage all personnel to strive to achieve excellence in their career.“

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MAN SLUMPS,DIES AT AIRPORT_Ada Nkong

A Nigerian passenger, Jude Oladapo, on Saturday slumped and died while undergoing boarding procedures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. Spokesperson for the MMIA Police Command, Lagos, DSP Joseph Alabi, confirmed the development to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. Alabi said that the 44-year-old passenger was about boarding an… Continue reading MAN SLUMPS,DIES AT AIRPORT_Ada Nkong

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NIGERIA RE-ELECTED INTO ICAO COUNCIL_Ada Nkong

Following the efforts put in by the Minister of aviation Hair Sirika to canvass for votes among member states, Nigeria has been reelected into ICAO's Council for a second term. The re-election as a Part 2 member of the International Civil Aviation organisation (ICAO) Council is for a new three year term. A statement by… Continue reading NIGERIA RE-ELECTED INTO ICAO COUNCIL_Ada Nkong

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ANAMBRA TO SPEND N6 BILLION ON CARGO AIRPORT_Ada Nkong

The Anambra Government has earmarked six billion naira for the construction of the Anambra State International Cargo Airport at Umueri, near Awka. Gov. Willie Obiano made the disclosure at the presentation of the state’s 2020 budget to the state’s assembly on Thursday in Awka. He announced that a total of N22.2 billion was estimated for… Continue reading ANAMBRA TO SPEND N6 BILLION ON CARGO AIRPORT_Ada Nkong