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South Sudan, NCAT sign MoU on manpower development in aviation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 June 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has sealed an agreement with the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, on the development of manpower in the Sudanese aviation sector. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure a smooth implementation of the

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Helicopter levy: NAMA reads riot act to operators

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 June 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Oil firms operating in the country have been told to formally communicate to Naebi Dynamic Concepts Ltd their proposed payment plans and modalities for applicable air navigation levies The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency NAMA in a statement, warned that failure to comply within the stipulated seven days’ timeframe, the Agency will impose […]

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Air Peace deploys standby aircraft to reduce delays, boost reliability

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 June 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Air Peace has set aside three aircraft to serve as operational buffers in a strategic move to minimise flight delays and disruptions across its network. Chairman of the airline, Dr Allen Onyema, said the initiative, launched in May, was aimed at addressing internal delays and mitigating the impact of unforeseen circumstances that […]

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Passenger facilitation: UNA adopts GDS Sabre technology to enhance flight services

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 June 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO In order to ensure facilitation of passengers through easy access to the airline’s platform, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has engaged the services of Sabre Corporation on the Global Distribution System (GDS). This is just at the UNA prepares for the expansion of its operations outside the shores With this engagement, UNA has […]

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AON berates Oshiomole’s airport conduct, says unruly passenger must face the law

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 June 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has condemned the conduct of former Edo State governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, where he was allegedly prevented other passengers from boarding following his inability to catch up with his flight Professor Obiora Okonkwo, AON spokesperson, who condemned that act exhibited

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Oshiomole shuts down Lagos airport operations over missed flight

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 June 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Air Peace has condemned Nigerian politician Adam Oshiomole’s unruly conduct after he missed his flight and disrupted airport operations at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (Zulu Hall), Lagos. The airline revealed that the incident occurred early Wednesday, June 11, 2025, when the former Edo State Governor arrived late for a scheduled flight. […]

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Rehabilitation: Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo Int’l Airport commences full operations

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 June 2025 0

By Peter Okutu Ebonyi State Government has announced the full commencement of commercial flight operations at the Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke in Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The new development was possible following the successful rehabilitation of its runway and six months of charter test flights. Speaking during a media

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We’re ready to run multiple airports, float airline – Inah

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 June 2025 0

Retired Captain Eno Inah, is the Cross River state commissioner for Aviation and aerospace, he spoke with Aviation Editor, CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO, on plans by the state government to engage the training of 100 aviation personnel annually, float an airline, build a maintenance facilities and complete the state airport in December to boost tourism potential of […]

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Kano Airport exceeds N17bn target with N20.8bn revenue in 2024

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 June 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The management of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano (MAKIA) says it generated over N20.83 billion naira revenue as against the targeted N17.3 billion naira in 2024. Disclosing this in an interview with aviation journalists in Kano on the state of the airport, the Regional manager of MAKIA, Comrade Ahmed Danjuma, said, […]

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FAAN partners Plateau to build food cargo hub

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 June 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Plateau State government have partnered to build a food cargo hub at Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, to address the staggering N3.5 trillion worth of food that perishes annually in Nigeria. The partnership aims to upgrade the Plateau State airport into an international cargo […]

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Keyamo reiterates importance of robust aeronautical information management

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 May 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO As aviators light up Abuja as Nigeria hosts the first IFAIMA global conference, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo has emphasised the importance of Aeronautical Information Management in ensuring safe, regular, and efficient air navigation. In his opening address at the Global Aeronautical Information Management

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NSIB launches probe after training aircraft crash-lands in Ilorin

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 May 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the crash-landing of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School, Ilorin. The incident occurred at 17:28 local time on Friday, during a simulated instrument approach on Runway 05 at Ilorin International Airport. The aircraft veered off the

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LABS student emerges top in IATA course

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 May 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Landover Aviation Business School (LABS), a leading aviation training institution in West Africa, is proud to announce that its student has emerged as the Best Performer in the March 2025 Diet of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Foundation in Travel and Tourism With Amadeus Course. Ms. Shakira Olagunju, a student of […]

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NCAA unveils roadmap to make Nigeria UAS innovation hub

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 May 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Director General Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, says that, sustainable growth of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Nigeria depends on three crucial pillars: safety, security, and innovation. These pillars, he stresses, form the foundation of what he calls a modern and effective Nigerian drone regulatory framework.

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FAAN aligns with global standards through innovation, training and staff welfare- Emiola

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 May 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Director of Human Resources at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr Lukman Emiola, has revealed that the agency is undergoing a sweeping transformation to align with global best practices in airport management, driven by innovation, strategic training, and robust staff welfare programmes. In an exclusive interview with THE DAILY

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Nigeria leads the charge for enhanced aviation cooperation at Banjul accord group summit

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 May 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN CON FCIArb (UK), yesterday opened the 18th Plenary Session of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) in Abuja, emphasizing the need for collaboration and innovation in West Africa’s aviation sector. Keyamo welcomed high-ranking officials, including Directors General of Civil Aviation from BAG

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MMA2 marks 18 years of service with a new landmark, CSR drive

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), has marked 18 years of uninterrupted service in Nigeria’s aviation landscape with a celebration in the terminal’s ticketing hall. Passengers and terminal users were treated to melodious music by a two-man saxophone band, creating a pleasant

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FG seal direct air link deal with Brazil, strengthen ties

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga As part of effort to enhance connectivity between Africa and South America, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN yesterday met with Brazil’s Minister of Ports and Airports, Mr. Silvio Costa Filho, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Brasília. This high-profile engagement culminated in the finalization of a Bilateral Air

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NCAA orders airlines to align operations with aircraft availability, warns of tougher sanctions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 May 2025 0

BY CHUKWUWMWKW IWELUNMO The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed domestic airlines to immediately scale down their flight schedules in line with the number of serviceable aircraft in their fleets or face stiffer sanctions aimed at curbing persistent delays and cancellations across the industry. Speaking on a Channels TV interview on Sunday, Director of

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Turkish Airlines faces union showdown over worker victimisation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 May 2025 0

…as NUATE threatens post-May Day industrial action after failed mediation BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has condemned the victimisation of workers by Turkish Airlines in their employment in Nigeria. The President of NUATE, Comrade Ben Nnabue who expressed the union’s displeasure over the victimization in his speech to mark