MR. Salvatore Sciacchitano, the representative of Italy has been announced as the Sixth International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council President after an election of the 36-member council which he won with 19 votes against his closest contestant, Captain Aysha Alhameli of United Arab Emirates who got 13 votes. ICAO in a statement released said, “The… Continue reading SCIACCHITANO SUCCEEDS ALIU AS ICAO PRESIDENT_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

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

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

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

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