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United Nigeria Airlines Chairman tasks FG on apprenticeship centres to end unemployment

On: May 9, 2023

By Cecilia Ijuo The Chairman, United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has called on the Federal Government to create apprenticeship centre to curb rising unemployment in Nigeria. Okonkwo, who made the call in Abuja on Monday, stressed that it had become imperative for government to adopt the system having beenContinue Reading

Bi-Courtney seeks regulatory approval to begin regional operations

By: Olawunmi Ashafa

On: May 9, 2023

In: Aviation

By Adekunle Williams Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd. (BASL) has urged the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to grant the Murtala Muhammad Airport Two (MMA2) the regulatory approval to begin regional operations in the terminal. The Chairman of BASL, Dr Wale Babalakin, made the appeal shortly after inaugurating ‘The Art Experience’Continue Reading

Akure Airport to metamorphose into first aerotropolis in sub-Sahara Africa – Investor

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: May 8, 2023

In: Aviation

By Segun Giwa The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in conjunction with a private company, Ala Resort Ltd., has concluded arrangements to turn the Akure Airport to an aerotropolis. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the resort, Mr Moyosola Niran-Oladunni, stated this in Akure on Monday duringContinue Reading

NSIB, NCAA begin investigation into Max Air incident

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: May 8, 2023

In: Aviation

By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigeria Safety Investigation Board (NSIB) and Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have expressed readiness to conduct a thorough investigation on the cause(s) of Max Air craft tyre loss. The accident occurred at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, on Sunday. The NCAA Director General, Capt.Continue Reading

Sirika wants improved visa policy between Nigeria and Qatar

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 28, 2023

In: Aviation

By Gabriel Agbeja Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has called for improved visa policy between Nigeria and Qatar. Sirika made the call when the Charge d’Affaires of Qatar in Nigeria, Mr Ahmed Mohammed, paid a courtesy visit to him in Abuja on Monday. He said restrictions on both sidesContinue Reading

Aviation professionals urge girls to aspire to greatness

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 1, 2023

In: Aviation

By Kemi Akintokun Mrs Yewande Cole, Head of Ground Operations, Value Jet, on Tuesday advised young girls to aspire to greatness, irrespective of their career paths or field. Value Jet is a Nigerian carrier that operates scheduled flights to cities within Nigeria. Cole gave the advice at the AmeliaContinue Reading

WMO set to enhance awareness toward tackling climate change in Africa

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 28, 2023

In: Aviation

By Gabriel Agbeja The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says it is ready to enhance awareness toward tackling climate change in Africa. Dr Agnes Kijazi, WMO Regional Director for Africa, made the assertion on Friday in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to her, WMO willContinue Reading

Operator urges FG to create legacy of special funding for local airlines

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 26, 2023

In: Aviation

By Kingsley Okoye Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), has urged the Federal Government to leave a legacy by providing a window of special funding for aviation sector operators. Okonkwo made the call in Abuja on Thursday, while speaking at a retreat organised by management of United NigeriaContinue Reading

FG implements adaptation measures to reduce impact of climate change- Sirika

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 26, 2023

In: Aviation

Presentation of 2023 Seasonal Climate Predictions in Abuja By Gabriel Agbeja The Minster of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says the Federal Government is deepening efforts to implement adaptation measures to reduce impact of climate change on vulnerable Nigerians. Sirika made this known in Abuja in his keynote address at theContinue Reading

Aviation sector complaints 3rd highest in 2022 — FCCPC

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 22, 2023

In: Aviation

By Oladele Eniola The Federal Competition, Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Sunday said that complaints on Nigeria’s Aviation Industry ranked third in the list of those it received in 2022. Dr Adams Abdullahu, Director of Operations, FCCPC, said this in a statement made available to the News AgencyContinue Reading

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