By Ada Nkong The planned strike action by some NiMet staff and some aviation unions scheduled to begin on Tuesday, 4th of February 2025 has been postponed. The management of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the agency-based unions; National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), Senior Staff Association of… Continue reading Strike Action : NiMet Management, Unions Agree To Postpone
Category: ECONOMY
Fatal Plane Crash: Passenger Jet and Army Helicopter Collide in Washington DC
By Ada Nkong An American Airlines flight carrying dozens of passengers has collided with a military helicopter as it approached Washington DC's Ronald Reagan National Airport. The plane then crashed into the Potomac River, officials said, and boats and divers are searching the water for survivors. The Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet - carrying 60 passengers… Continue reading Fatal Plane Crash: Passenger Jet and Army Helicopter Collide in Washington DC
NCAA Annouces Max Air Imminent Operations Suspension for 3 Months.
By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the inminent suspension of Max Air operations following the incident involving Max Air B734 aircraft with registration marks 5N-MBD, on landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano on Tuesday, 28th, January 2025 at about 2251 hours. A statement by Mr Mike Achimugu, Director… Continue reading NCAA Annouces Max Air Imminent Operations Suspension for 3 Months.
Solid Minerals Corporation: Enduring Legacy for Mining Sector – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has assured Nigerians that the establishment of the Nigeria Solid Minerals Corporation will significantly transform the mining sector and lay the foundation for its sustainable development. The special adviser to the Minister on media and publicity,Mr. Segun Tomori said speaking on Monday while receiving the British… Continue reading Solid Minerals Corporation: Enduring Legacy for Mining Sector – Alake
NiMet, MTN, Tomorrow.io Partner To Develop Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) System
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Friday, 24th January 2025, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nigeria’s leading telecommunication services provider MTN, and advanced weather intelligence company, Tomorrow.io, to develop a Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) System aimed at delivering location-specific, actionable weather advisories to Nigerian farmers via mobile SMS. The… Continue reading NiMet, MTN, Tomorrow.io Partner To Develop Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) System
34 Injured as FAAN Rescue Team Safely Deboards 256 Souls Aboard Emergency Returning United Airlines Plane
By Ada Nkong Following a distress call from the pilot, FAAN emergency team safely rescued 256 passengers on a united airlines aircraft that returned to the airport in Lagos after take off. A statement by Mrs Obiageli Orah, Director public affairs and consumer protection says United Airlines aeroplane Boeing 787-800 departed from Murtala Muhammed International… Continue reading 34 Injured as FAAN Rescue Team Safely Deboards 256 Souls Aboard Emergency Returning United Airlines Plane
Aviation Minister Inspects Ekiti Agro-Allied Cargo Airport
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN,, while on a two-day working visit to Ekiti State, conducted an inspection of the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti. The visit is aimed at assessing the airport's readiness for non-schedule passenger operations. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special… Continue reading Aviation Minister Inspects Ekiti Agro-Allied Cargo Airport
NiMet To Unveil 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction February 4
By Ada Nkong In keeping with it's annual tradition, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) will on Tuesday, 4th February 2025 present the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) to the public. The theme this year is ‘The Role of Early Warnings towards a Climate Resilient Aviation Industry for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development’. NiMet predicts and publishes the… Continue reading NiMet To Unveil 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction February 4
2025 Budget Defence: Transport Minister Engages With Joint Committees on Land Transport
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali has defended the 2025 fiscal budget of N225,744,028,687 billion before the Joint Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Land Transport for the Ministry of Transportation and its Agencies. A statement signed by Gift Seddon, Chief information officer says addressing the Joint… Continue reading 2025 Budget Defence: Transport Minister Engages With Joint Committees on Land Transport
