Aviation

FG Restates Commitment to Support for Nigerian Airlines

By Ada Nkong The Federal government says it will continue to support Nigerian airlines. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace, Dr Emmanuel Meribole represented by Director Air Transport Management of the Ministry, Mr. Hassan Ejibunu made this statement at a reception organized by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to celebrate the commencement of… Continue reading FG Restates Commitment to Support for Nigerian Airlines

Aviation

NCAA,ICAO Sign Civil Aviation Master Plan _Ada Nkong

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has signed the Civil Aviation Masterplan (CAMP) with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).The Director General of Civil Aviation Nigeria, Captain Musa Nuhu in a statement said he and ICAO Secretary General Mr. Juan Carlos Salaazar signed the agreement during a recent visit by the DGCA to ICAO in Montreal,… Continue reading NCAA,ICAO Sign Civil Aviation Master Plan _Ada Nkong

Aviation

FAAN Suspends Airport Taxi Services at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja_Ada Nkong

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria says the airport car hire service at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been suspended with immediate effect. A statement signed by Mr Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua director public affairs says this is as a result of the unresolved factional dispute amongst the car hire operators which has been affecting airport… Continue reading FAAN Suspends Airport Taxi Services at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja_Ada Nkong

Aviation

NSIB Commences Investigation Into Lagos Chopper Incident _Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has been notified and has commenced investigation into an accident involving a Jabiru J430, a light single airplane with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-CCQ operated by Air First Hospitality & Tours, which occurred around a little after 1500hrs local time on August 1, 2023. A statement signed… Continue reading NSIB Commences Investigation Into Lagos Chopper Incident _Ada Nkong

Transportation

Ministry of Transportation Advocates Use of Bicycles_Ada Nkong

The Federal Ministry of Transportation is advocating the use of bicycles as alternative means of commuting saying it promotes a cleaner environment and healthy lifestyle. A statement signed by Desmond Adyo of the press and public relations department says the Director, Road Transport and Mass Transit Administration, Musa Ibrahim, stated this at the One Day… Continue reading Ministry of Transportation Advocates Use of Bicycles_Ada Nkong

Aviation

NCAA Moves to Stop Reoccurrence of Fuel Contamination _Ada Nkong

Following an incidence of a safety breach where water was found in the fuel tanks of some aircraft, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has deepened its investigation into the incident with the view to establish the root cause of it. A statement by Captain Musa Nuhu, Director General Civil Aviation says NCAA is embarking… Continue reading NCAA Moves to Stop Reoccurrence of Fuel Contamination _Ada Nkong

Aviation

FG , US Collaborate on Direct Flight to Houston Texas _Ada Nkong

L-R Mrs Abike Dabiri Erewa, (DG NIDCOM), Mr Sylvester Tuner, (Mayor of Houston, Texas) Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, (Permanent secretary ministry of Aviation and Aerospace) and Ambassador Akinremi Bolaji (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) at the Event. In a bid to further expand her horizon, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace has assured the delegation from the… Continue reading FG , US Collaborate on Direct Flight to Houston Texas _Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

NIDCOM Boss Lauds Tinubu’s CBN naira payout Policy_Ada Nkong

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has commended the new payout policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a boost to diaspora remittances describing it as a further encouragement for Diaspora Remittances by the new Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media… Continue reading NIDCOM Boss Lauds Tinubu’s CBN naira payout Policy_Ada Nkong

Aviation

NCAA Suspends Max Air Boeing 737 Operations_Ada Nkong

The NCAA says it had suspended the operations of Max Air Boeing 737 with immediate effect. In a statement by Mr Sam Adurogboye ,GM public affairs NCAA the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has suspended with immediate effect the parts A3 and D43 in the Operations Specifications of the Boeing B737 Aircraft type… Continue reading NCAA Suspends Max Air Boeing 737 Operations_Ada Nkong