Author: Wole Shadare

Nigerian flag carrier airline, Arik Air and Delaware State University, United States of America are in high level talks about a possible partnership. A delegation of Delaware State University led by its President, Dr. Harry L. Williams visited Arik Air Aviation Centre at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja-Lagos on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 where they met with the airline’s Executive Management team. Speaking during the visit, Dr. Williams said Delaware State University which is one…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of an Airport Wildlife Trafficking Assessment Tool which will help defeat smugglers of endangered species. The Assessment Tool, developed in partnership with the World Customs Organization (WCO) with support from the USAID ROUTES Partnership, will be piloted with WCO at Maputo International Airport in November 2016. A global rollout is planned for 2017. The Tool helps airports assess their supply-chain security, intelligence and risk management, staff…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria in a bid to conform with global trends and International best practices, today, November 16, 2016 commissioned 3 numbers ultra-modern carousels and conveyor belts at the D-Arrivals of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.   The commissioning of these facilities will reduce delays and fast track departure formalities of arriving passengers. This facility is one of many projects embarked by the Federal government to facilitate passengers’ facilitation at the airports…

        Strengthens Ties Between Ado-Ekiti, Abuja    In its b id to provide easy access for the purchase of Overland Airways tickets and for other enquiries, the carrier has opened its City Ticketing Office in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State.    The airline operates thrice-weekly flights (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) between Akure and Abuja. With the launch of this City Ticketing Office, the people of Ekiti, in addition to going online can easily avail themselves of Overland Airways’ services…

The DG/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet),Dr. Anthony Anuforom receives  award of Fellow of the  Astronomical Society of Nigeria (ASN) from the President of  the association,  Prof. Chidi  E. Akujor during the 2016 Annual Conference of the Astronomical Society of Nigeria (ASN)  

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Arik has alerted passengers of worsening aviation fuel (JET A1) scarcity across the country.   The airline said aviation fuel scarcity started manifesting last week when major oil marketers began to ration supply of the product to airlines.   A statement by spokesman for the airline, Banji Ola disclosed that one of the marketers issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on Saturday alerting of non-availability of the product in Lagos. Another marketer said…

United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL.N) will become the first big U.S. airline to limit low-fare customers to one carry-on bag that fits under a seat, and will defer delivery of dozens of planes from Boeing Co (BA.N) as part of a push to boost profits. The announcement on Tuesday could frustrate flyers who already feel burdened with airline travel restrictions and fees. United, the No. 3 U.S. airline by passengers carried, said customers who bought…

  Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika has commended the African and Indian Ocean Satellite Communication Network (AFISNET) for significantly contributing to the enhancement of safety and efficiency of air navigation within and across the African and Indian Ocean (AFI) region. Sirika who made these remarks while declaring open the  24th meeting of the Western and Central Africa Satellite Network Management Committee (SNMC) hosted by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) at NICON Luxury Hotels…

Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, oversees the aviation sector in a system where he is a junior minister to the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. Since he took over, Sirika made airport concession one of the policies of the Federal Government to enhance infrastructural development in the sector.   Four airports are considered for concession. They are the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, the Mallam Aminu Kano International…