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Agriculture: NiMet Boss Stresses Need for Accurate,Timely Climate Information

By Ada Nkong In a bid to boost agriculture by leveraging on technology, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have entered into a strategic partnership to drive climate-resilient agriculture across Nigeria. The MoU signed Monday at the NiMet headquarters in Abuja will see both organizations work together to develop… Continue reading Agriculture: NiMet Boss Stresses Need for Accurate,Timely Climate Information

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Ibom Air Clears Air on Passenger Incident 

By Ada Nkong Ibom Air says the attitude of a passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson,on Sunday, August 10, 2025, on board their Uyo–Lagos flight posed a serious threat to the safety of their crew, passengers, and aircraft. A statement signed by the airline narrates that   shortly before take-off from Uyo, Ms. Emmanson was instructed in line… Continue reading Ibom Air Clears Air on Passenger Incident 

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Value Jet Saga: NCAA Petitions  Attorney-General , Inspector-General Over  K1 De Ultimate.

By Ada Nkong Following the incident nvolving musician, King Wasiu Omagbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate and domestic airline ValueJet.he Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to launch a thorough investigation into the incident . A statement signed… Continue reading Value Jet Saga: NCAA Petitions  Attorney-General , Inspector-General Over  K1 De Ultimate.

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NCAA Sanctions Value Jet Pilots Over Safety Breach

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended two Value Jet pilots This follows a serious breach of aviation safety protocols by a ValueJet pilot at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (Domestic Terminal) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. A statement signed by Mr Michael Achimugu, director public relations and consumer protection has… Continue reading NCAA Sanctions Value Jet Pilots Over Safety Breach

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NiMet to Establish Weather Station at Adamawa State University

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has disclosed plans to establish a functional weather station at the Adamawa State University. This is in a bid to deepen its partnership with Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, in areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing early warning systems and climate resilience across Adamawa State. The… Continue reading NiMet to Establish Weather Station at Adamawa State University

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Ministry of Aviation  Advocates for Retention of NSIB at Public Hearing

By Ada Nkong Following a proposed amendment bill to transfer the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau to the office of the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has made a passionate case of its retention under the ministry. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo represented… Continue reading Ministry of Aviation  Advocates for Retention of NSIB at Public Hearing

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Economic Transformation: Keyamo, MOFI Dialogue on Aviation Investment Opportunities

By Ada Nkong In a bid to discuss investment opportunities within the aviation sector as part of broader efforts to reposition the industry as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic transformation, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo ,  received in audience a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), led by… Continue reading Economic Transformation: Keyamo, MOFI Dialogue on Aviation Investment Opportunities

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NiMet, SEDC  Discuss Strategic Partnership to Enhance Climate Disaster Preparedness in South-East

By Ada Nkong  The Managing Director, South-East Development Commission (SEDC), Mr. Mark Okoye paid a courtesy visit to the Director General/CEO Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike,  Wednesday 16th July. During the visit , the MD expressed his desire for both government institutions to explore ways to partner and improve collective efforts in promoting… Continue reading NiMet, SEDC  Discuss Strategic Partnership to Enhance Climate Disaster Preparedness in South-East

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( Video) FAAN Board: Keyamo Inaugurates Ganduje,Kuku Others

By Ada Nkong The Minister of aviation and aerospace development Festus Keyamo has tasked the newly inaugurated Board of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria to bring their wealth of experience to bear on solving the challenges faced by FAAN. The Minister gave the charge while handing over letters of appointment to the new FAAN Board… Continue reading ( Video) FAAN Board: Keyamo Inaugurates Ganduje,Kuku Others