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Experts: Nigeria needs over N142 billion to tackle air navigation deficiencies

Posted on August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Seek amendment of airport funds to tackle ANS hiccups Airlines lose $50 million yearly to fuel, delays over ANS inefficiency Airlines’ profitability hinges on efficient airspace Aviation experts have called on the Federal Government to amend the N712 billion allocation for the total rebuilding of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal to include another N142.4 billion to tackle serious Air Navigation Services (ANS), which encompasses a range of services crucial for the safe and…

Safety, efficient air navigation pivotal to economic dev, says Perm Sec, Kana

Posted on January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana has commended the critical role played by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air navigation in the country. Describing it as very strategic and pivotal in the nation’s economic development, even as he eulogised the staff of the agency for their teamwork, dedication and commitment towards achieving organisational objectives, saying that…

Minister overrules NAMA, directs agency to suspend navigation charges

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has overruled the decision of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to raise en-route navigational charges from N6,000 to N18,000 and N54,000 per flight The Minister has directed the agency to suspend its earlier announced increase in navigational charges. This decision follows the Minister’s recognition of the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians. The Minister emphasized the need for further consultation before implementing any changes,…