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

October 25, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

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

October 23, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

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

October 17, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

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

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 Ehiabhi FemiLeave a comment

“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

October 13, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

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

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

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

September 27, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

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

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ICAO HONORS NIGERIA_Ada Nkong

September 25, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

Nigeria has gained international recognition for the strides made in the aviation section. The Minister of Aviation was on Tuesday presented with the “ICAO Council President’s Certificate” on Progress in Solving Aviation Security and Oversight Deficiencies and its Commitment to the effective implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices. According to a statement signed by… Continue reading ICAO HONORS NIGERIA_Ada Nkong

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SECOND RUNWAY AT NAIA IN THE BUDGET-SIRIKA_Ada Nkong

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

The Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika says there has been budgetary provision for the construction of a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Sirika said this in his office in Abuja on Thursday while playing host to executive officers of the National Air traffic controllers Association. The minister said, “Regarding the second… Continue reading SECOND RUNWAY AT NAIA IN THE BUDGET-SIRIKA_Ada Nkong