Aviation

NiMet Unions Distance Self From Alarm by PMAN, ANAP Over Aviation Heads Reshufflement_Ada Nkong

The Joint Unions of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have dissociated themselves from reports that the unions have expressed fear of impending air crashes owing to the removal of heads of aviation agenciesThis follows a joint letter, by a body purportedly, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet); Professional Meteorologists Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and Association of Nigeria… Continue reading NiMet Unions Distance Self From Alarm by PMAN, ANAP Over Aviation Heads Reshufflement_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Finally, FG Unveils Nigerian Air_Ada Nkong

Barely 72 hours to the end of this Administration, the Minister of Aviation,  Hadi Sirika, has unveiled the first aircraft in the Nigerian Air fleet. Speaking at the unveiling, the Minister gave assurance that the Airline would within 5 years, grow the fleet to 35 Aircraft. After several months of moving the dates and a… Continue reading Finally, FG Unveils Nigerian Air_Ada Nkong

Aviation

President Mohamadu Buharo Commissions New International Terminal Building, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Kano_ Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, Friday, commissioned the newly built international terminal of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport and others in Zariia. A statement by Mr Oluseyi Odutayo,head press and public relations, Ministry of aviation says the President, speaking virtually noted that Kano occupies a very unique position as a gateway of commerce, investment and… Continue reading President Mohamadu Buharo Commissions New International Terminal Building, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Kano_ Ada Nkong

Aviation

Kabir Mohammed Assumes Office ad FAAN MD_Ada Nkong

Following the reorganization in the aviation sector, Mr. Kabir Yusuf Mohammed has officially taken over as the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. A statement by Faithful A. Hope-Ivbaze (Mrs.) Ag.GM corporate affairs FAAN reports a brief handover ceremony held at the Authority’s headquarters in Abuja today, Tuesday, May 23, 2023,… Continue reading Kabir Mohammed Assumes Office ad FAAN MD_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Buhari Appoints New MDs for FAAN, NAMA as NiMET and NSIB MDs Retain Seats _ Ada Nkong

In continuation of the reorganization within the aviation sector, President Buhari has approved the appointment of Kabir Yusuf Mohammed as MD FAAN while Engr. Tayib Odunowo is to head NAMA. A statement signed by Mr Odutayo Oluseyi says Prof Mansur Matazu remains NiMet DG just as Engr. Akin Olateru is to remain in charge of… Continue reading Buhari Appoints New MDs for FAAN, NAMA as NiMET and NSIB MDs Retain Seats _ Ada Nkong

Aviation

Expect More Sacks in the Aviation Sector -Sirika _Ada Nkong

The on-going reorganization in the aviation sector which has seen a change of batons in some parastatals will continue till handover. A statement by Mr James Odaudu special assistant to the minister says the Minister of aviation, Sen Hadi Sirika disclosed this Monday during the commissioning of the expanded first phase of the General Aviation… Continue reading Expect More Sacks in the Aviation Sector -Sirika _Ada Nkong

Transportation

President Buhari Commissions Kajola Locomotive and Rolling Stock Assembly _Ada Nkong

..As first set of wagons roll out for freight services. The Federal Government has commissioned the Kajola Wagon Assembly Plant in Ogun State. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, director press ministry of transportation says President Muhammadu Buhari who performed the commissioning of the project, coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Transportation expressed immense pleasure… Continue reading President Buhari Commissions Kajola Locomotive and Rolling Stock Assembly _Ada Nkong

Aviation

2nd Aviation National Conference: Carbon Footprints Reduction,40% TSA Deduction Tops Communique _Ada Nkong

Federal Government and Aviation Regulators have been urged to take steps to reduce carbon footprints by 50 percent. This was part of the resolutions issued in a Communique at the end of the second National Aviation Conference in Abuja. The participants also called for a review of the 40 percent TSA deduction. The five day… Continue reading 2nd Aviation National Conference: Carbon Footprints Reduction,40% TSA Deduction Tops Communique _Ada Nkong

Aviation

FG,Nile University Sign MOU for African Aviation and Aerospace University _Ada Nkong

The Hon. Minister of Aviation Sen Hadi Sirika on behalf of the Federal Government has today, has signed a Memoranda of Understanding with Nile University of Nigeria for the take-off of the African Aviation and Aerospace University in September this year.A statement signed by Mr Odutayo Oluseyi says at the signing ceremony, Sirika said “We… Continue reading FG,Nile University Sign MOU for African Aviation and Aerospace University _Ada Nkong