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Reps raise concern over planned resignation of NCAA senior staff over alleged Nigeria Air pressure

Posted on May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Caution Minister to allow due process for national airline Chairman, of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Nnolim Nnaji has cautioned against actions that might undermine the authority of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). He expressed concern about the brewing threats of mass resignations among the critical personnel of the authority which according to him could lead to severe consequences in the oversight capabilities of the regulatory agency. “I understand that some senior…

NAMA installs surface radar at airports to curb aircraft collision

Posted on May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has successfully conducted the site acceptance test for its newly installed surface movement radar and ground control systems in Abuja and Lagos airports to enable air traffic controllers to monitor aircraft and vehicular movement during low visibility or night time. Speaking while conducting the site acceptance test of the radar equipment in Abuja, the Acting Managing Director of NAMA, Matthew Lawrence Pwajok stated that in furtherance to its quest…

MamaJ television set for launch May 20

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Wole Shadare

All is set for the launch of MamaJ television slated for May 20, 2023, in Lagos as it would mark a groundbreaking moment in the ever-evolving landscape of digital media. The promoter of MamaJ television, Joy Ogbebo said over time, it’s been observed that most media misrepresentations, conflict, and issues between customers and service providers in the aviation and tourism industries are largely due to a lack of knowledge and the right information, adding that…

FG completes Abuja, Kano airport concession, Corporation American Airports wins bid

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Firm makes $7 million upfront payment for Abuja, $1.5 million for MAKIA After a long delay occasioned by some encumbrances, the Federal Government has finally concessioned the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Kano. Concession of some key Nigerian airports is one of the items on the roadmap of the Ministry of Aviation Aerospace and one that was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari on October 18,…

Nigerian airlines not profitable, Iyal seek FG’s support

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Says carriers, aviation industry suffering Former Senior Special Adviser to the President on Aviation, Capt Shehu Iyal has expressed concern over the challenges the country’s airlines are currently faced with, noting that there is no airline in Nigeria today that can boast of making a profit in any circumstance. He noted that many of the carriers are at the mercy of so many variables that have hindered their progress. Chief among the issues…

Green Africa Celebrates First Anniversary of gFuture Initiative

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Graduates 12 gTalents Across Different Disciplines One year after launching gTalent, Green Africa has taken stock of its initiative as the carrier on May 9, 2023 On May 9th, 2023 celebrated the graduation of 12gTalents who participated in the company’s gFuture Initiative. This initiative, launched in 2022, aims to train a total of 1,440 aviation professionals across different disciplines over the next decade. At the 1st anniversary ceremony held at the company’s head office…

Nigeria loses $1b to non-certification of agro produce for export

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Wole Shadare

It is an irony of some sort that while Nigeria is the largest producer of many Agro-products, it loses $1bn annually to non-certification of Agric produce for export according to the coordinator of Aviacargo Roadmap Committee, Mr. Ikechi Uko. Uko in his presentation entitled, “Repositioning cargo operations through the development of agriculture and natural resources in Nigeria”, at the ongoing FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC) in Abuja disclosed that in 2021, the five biggest African…

Pwajok laments only 13% of jobs in aviation held by women

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Agubata, APWEN decry shortage of engineers in Nigeria, brain drain, capital flight The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Mr. Mathew Lawrence Pwajok has lamented that only about 13% of jobs in aviation are held by women, adding that today, the aviation industry is grappling with methods to improve inclusion and diversity. In his keynote address recently on integration and implementation of gender-sensitive policies in the workplace (aviation sector) at the…

FAAN’s revenue deduction by 40% by FG puts agency in dire straits

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Lagos int’l airport terminal obsolete-FAAN MD Owerri tops traffic in SE, Abuja to overtake Lagos-Yadudu The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Capt Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu has called for the stoppage of 40% statutory deduction of its revenue by the Federal Government, saying that the deduction has left the agency needing more funds to provide vital infrastructure at the nation’s aerodromes. Yadudu made the disclosure on Tuesday at the FAAN’s…

MMA2: Adding arts to flying experience

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Busy travelers don’t always have time to visit the artistic hotspots in the cities they pass through. But for culture vultures in a hurry, the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2), provides another way to experience quality artwork on the fly, writes, WOLE SHADARE Innovation Hey, what are all those big fancy artworks doing in a corner of the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2)? Never mind, there is a part of an exhibit to increase passengers’ travel experience…

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