The Ministry of Aviation has expressed her displeasure at the ongoing warning strike by the Aviation Unions in spite of efforts at meeting the demands of the workers.  A statement signed by Mr Odutayo Oluseyi head press and public affairs describes the strike as unnecessary as it will increase the hardship on our citizens, affect… Continue reading FG appeals to Striking Aviation Workers to Sheath Sword_Ada Nkong

Aviation unions have advised air travellers to make alternative travel arrangements as activities at the airports will be grounded by day 2 of their warning strike on Tuesday 18 April 2023. Speaking to Newsmen at the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport Abuja, the secretary general Amalgamated Union, Comrade Sikiru Waheed who spoke  for the striking workers said… Continue reading Aviation Unions Threaten to Ground Airport Operations April 18 _Ada Nkong

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has appointed Zilcotech International limited as a consultant for the monitoring of illegal erection of high structures nationwide. This is in line with section 35(h) of the Civil Aviation Act 2022; and Parts 12.1.7.1.3.1, 12.1.7.1.2 (2) and 12.1.7.1.6 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations, (Nig.CARS) 2015. A statement by… Continue reading NCAA Appoints Zilcotech to Monitor Illegal High Structures_Ada Nkong

Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to ensure the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria to ensure safety and security of the Nigeria’s airspace. This was contained in a statement signed by Mr James Odaudu special assistant to the minister on public affairs. Odaudu says the Minister who… Continue reading FG Pledges Commitment to Total Radar Coverage _Ada Nkong

In a bid to bring regulations up to current global standards and address issues peculiar to our environment,the NCAA is in the process of reviewing penalties for violators upwards. Speaking at the opening session of the amendment meeting of the Nigerian civil aviation regulations 2015 where it was disclosed that the maximum fine for airlines… Continue reading NCAA Raises Fine for Airlines Violations to N10,000,000 _Ada Nkong

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has commissioned ten brand new, high capacity firefighting vehicles to improve safety of flight operations at the nation’s airports. A statement by Mrs Faith Ivbaze acting general manager corporate affairs says the Lion Volkan 6x6 Brand, Major Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicles (MFFV), which carries 14,000 litres of… Continue reading FAAN Acquires Ten New Fire Fighting Vehicles _Ada Nkong

Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika has agreed to lead a delegation on enhancing bilateral trade and collaboration between Nigeria and Pakistan. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Odutayo Oluseyi Head press and public relations ministry of aviation. According to Odutayo,Sirika accepted this offer when the team from the Africa Center for… Continue reading Nigeria Pakistan Bilateral Talks: Sirika to Lead Delegation _Ada Nkong

The minister of aviation Sen Hadi Sirika has called on Nigeria and Qatar to review their Visa policy . In a statement by Mr Odutayo Oluseyi head press and public affairs ministry of aviation, Hadi Sirika said, Nigeria and Qatar should maintain a sustainable relationship, stating that Nigeria is yearning for investments and is also… Continue reading Nigeria and Qatar: Sirika Calls for Review of Visa Policy-Ada Nkong