NAHCO Appoints Directors, CFO

NAHCO Appoints Directors, CFO

Prince Saheed Lasisi (Group Executive Director, Business Development and Commercial) Prince Saheed Lasisi is an alumnus of the prestigious University of Lagos, where he graduated with second class honor, (upper division) in Accounting and obtained his Masters of Science Degree also in Accounting from the same Institution. He is a Fellow of the Institute Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. His 17 years work experience spans a broad spectrum of the Nigerian economy. He was the Group…

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Workers cripple NCAA, disrupt activities over condition of service, others

Workers cripple NCAA, disrupt activities over condition of service, others

Minister sues for peace, invites unions Aviation unions today shut-down the offices of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) at the Lagos airport and other parts of the country in protest against the new organogram approved for the agency by the Federal Government. The unions are: Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE). Others are the Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP) and the…

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NCAA gives travel agencies 60 days registration window

NCAA gives travel agencies 60 days registration window

Directs IATA to take action on defaulting firms Wole Shadare The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said it would penalise any travel agency operating in Nigeria that is yet to register with it, describing non registration as clear violation of extant Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations. The agency however gave all International Air Transport Association (IATA) accredited agents sixty days within which to register and obtain NCAA’s certificate of registration. The ultimatum according to NCAA commenced…

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NCAA, telcos’ tiff: Ojikutu sues for peace

NCAA, telcos’ tiff: Ojikutu sues for peace

  Former Commandant, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, Group Capt. John Ojikutu (Rtd) has cautioned both the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Nigerian telecommunication companies to thread softly over the current imbroglio that has pitched them against each other. Ojikutu in a statement he sent to New Telegraph, said the face-off may lead to a situation where over 120 million users of the country’s communication system, including government MDAs and security agencies will be put…

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Minister: Nigeria has 83 reviewed BASA pacts

Minister: Nigeria has 83 reviewed BASA pacts

    Local carriers utilise only 10%  Nigeria presently has Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASA) with eighty three countries, many of which have been reviewed to create opportunities for domestic carriers, but are largely not utilized, Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has said. The minister stated this in a paper he made available to our reporter after the 6th edition of Aviation Stakeholders’ meeting held in Lagos at the weekend. Specifically, he said domestic…

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FG Appoints New Managing Director For Faan

FG Appoints New Managing Director For Faan

President Muhammad Buhari has approved the appointment of Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu as the new Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Captain Yadudu is to take over from the erstwhile Managing Director, Engr. Saleh Dunoma. An ICAO / ACI accredited International Airport Professional,  Captain Yadudu was until his new appointment, the Director of Airport Operations of the Authority. He also holds professional certifications in Avionics,  Airport Safety Management Systems , Airport…

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Experts Tackle Airport Improvement Challenges, Security, Others

Experts Tackle Airport Improvement Challenges, Security, Others

Aviation stakeholders who participated in the 6th Airport Business Summit and Expo (ABSE) held recently in Lagos have found lasting solutions to air transport response to projected population explosion and urban shift; ways of improving airport business environment; how to address the issues of criminal facilitation within the airport and also matters concerning consumer rights protection. The ABSE is held annually to further share thoughts and information on current challenges in the airport sub-sector of…

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Safety: Sirika acknowledges Enugu State over action on airport

Safety: Sirika acknowledges Enugu State over action on airport

A day after the Federal Government hinted on plans to shut Enugu Airport for total rehabilitation of the runway, the Enugu State Government has taken a proactive measure to ensure the relocation of a major market located at the tip of the runway to make for quick intervention. Meanwhile, Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika  has acknowledge  steps taken by the Enugu State government in a bid to improve safety at the Akanu Ibiam…

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Nigeria’s air passenger traffic to add 10m in 5 years

Nigeria’s air passenger traffic to add 10m in 5 years

It is projected that Nigeria’s passenger traffic could increase by 10 million passengers in the next five years, according to Chairman, Airport Business Summit Group, Mr. Fortune Idu. He stated this in a paper he made available to Woleshadarenews with theme: “Redemption of Lost Airport Opportunities.” Idu noted that the growth would be facilitated by growing investment interest, emerging airport business district, airport free zone, freighters village and the coming of new airlines. No fewer…

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Breaking News: FG to shut Enugu airport for massive repairs

Breaking News: FG to shut Enugu airport for massive repairs

Ethiopian Airlines to cease operations into aerodrome Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika said the Federal Government has concluded plans to shut Enugu International Airport for total repaid of the runways which is caving in. Sirika spoke at a stakeholders forum at Radisson Blu, Ikeja, Lagos. Also, Ethiopian Airlines which operates into the airport would be stopped because of the danger the airport pose to flight operations. The Minister said he had discussed with…

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