NAMA scales ICPC anti-corruption hurdle, scores 76.7% ACTU effectiveness index

NAMA scales ICPC anti-corruption hurdle, scores 76.7% ACTU effectiveness index

 The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has scaled the high integrity hurdle that encourages anti-corruption and transparency in the discharge of its duties. Consequently, the agency has received a letter of commendation from the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Effectiveness Index exercise in Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) carried out by the ICPC last year.   Farouk, NAMA MD In a Post Deployment letter to NAMA dated February 6th, 2025, the agency said “sequel to…

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Najomo hinges Nigeria’s aviation future on transparent procurement system

Najomo hinges Nigeria’s aviation future on transparent procurement system

The Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Chris Najomo has stated that the future of Nigeria’s aviation sector depends on the agency’s ability to implement a procurement system that is efficient, transparent, and aligned with global best practices. He stated this at a symposium on procurement processes in line with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), due process and world best practices towards optimal performance held in Lagos on Thursday. The aviation sector,…

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MMA2: A Beacon of Hope for Nigerian Airports

MMA2: A Beacon of Hope for Nigerian Airports

Nigerian airports, for many years, have been a tale of two cities: those grappling with underfunding, dilapidated infrastructure, and subpar service, and then there’s Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2. Managed by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, MMA2 stands as a beacon of hope, a testament to what can be achieved through effective public-private partnerships in the aviation sector. While airports like Gombe, Ibadan, Kano, and Anambra struggle to meet basic passenger needs, MMA2 thrives, offering a…

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Airline group raises concern over South Africa’s aviation infrastructure

Airline group raises concern over South Africa’s aviation infrastructure

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has noted with renewed concern and frustration the recent rash of incidents that disrupted airline operations over the summer peak travel season and throughout this month. The incidents are primarily related to the reliability of re-fuelling infrastructure, electrical power supply and redundancy systems at O.R. Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. There remains ongoing uncertainty regarding the management of fuel reserves as well as the security…

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Turkish Airlines opens largest Int’l lounge at Tokyo Narita Airport

Turkish Airlines opens  largest Int’l lounge at Tokyo Narita Airport

Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines opened its largest overseas lounge at Narita International Airport on February 5. With the opening of its seventh lounge overseas, the flag carrier continues to make its world-renowned hospitality and service excellence more accessible all over the globe. Located in Terminal 1 South Wing, Satellite 4, Gate 47, Turkish Airlines Lounge at Narita will cover a total area of approximately 1,500 m² once the second…

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Kenya Airways begs NCAA over passenger maltreatment

Kenya Airways begs NCAA over passenger maltreatment

Kenya Airways management has apologized to a Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore, for the mistreatment meted out to her days ago. The airline tendered the apology during a meeting with the Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr Michael Achimugu on Tuesday. The airline was summoned to Abuja in respect of the now viral case between a Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore and its officials. Achimugu noted that he…

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Flying anxiety spikes over frequent air accidents

Flying anxiety spikes over frequent air accidents

The three fatal commercial accidents of the past month — Jeju Air, Azerbaijan Airlines and now American Airlines — are symbolic of a changing aviation landscape. The frequent incidents in Nigeria’s aviation industry are equally assuming an unsettling trend, writes, WOLE SHADARE  Strings of accidents/incident The mid-air collision last Wednesday night over the Potomac River near Washington DC is the latest in many global incidents with many air travellers on edge. There are believed to be…

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‘Single window initiative aligns with FG’s $1 trillion economy’

‘Single window initiative aligns with FG’s $1 trillion economy’

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has urged stakeholders to embrace the Single Window Initiative.  This vision she said aligns with the Federal Government’s goal of expanding the national economy to $1 trillion.   Speaking at the sidelines of the National Single Window Stakeholders’ Forum in Lagos, she emphasized the initiative’s role in enhancing trade facilitation and positioning Nigeria as a global economic powerhouse.   Kuku highlighted the Single…

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Max Air: Cycle of incidents

Max Air: Cycle of incidents

In the final days of December 2024, the aviation industry faced seven alarming incidents across countries, including Kazakhstan, South Korea, Canada, Norway, Germany, and UAE. The New Year continued with a series of scary incidents and accidents including so many technical issues necessitating air returns, which have put the sector at home and overseas on the edge. The frequent aircraft incidents in Nigeria have equally raised concern for an industry that operates lesser aircraft frequency…

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Structural defects probable cause of Allied Air accident-Report

Structural defects probable cause of Allied Air accident-Report

  NSIB directs NCAA to inspect all Allied Air aircraft for potential vulnerability   The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has called on the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority to inspect all Allied Air aircraft for potential mechanical and structural vulnerabilities, including flap and landing gear systems. These safety gaps of the airline and its operations may have caused a serious incident involving the airline’s B737 400 Freighter aircraft with registration marks 5N-JRT which occurred at…

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