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LABS student emerges top in IATA course

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

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

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

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

…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
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NCAA boss Najomo summons Air Peace over constant flight delays, cancellations

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Following reports of delays and fight cancellations experienced by passengers of Air Peace, the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Capt Chris Najomo, has summoned the management of the airline. Capt Najomo told the airline to immediately improve on its domestic operations owing to complaints of chronic flight delays […]
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Evaluating Engr. Umar Farouk’s 18 months at the helm of NAMA

BY CHUKWUENEKE IWELUNMO As Engr. Umar Farouk, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), marks 18 months in office. It’s time to assess his performance and impact on the nation’s airspace management. Since taking the reins, Farouk has navigated the complex landscape of Nigeria’s aviation industry, implementing initiatives and making key
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Air Peace empowers women with free flight tickets to inspire aviation careers

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO A.s part of its robust Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives focused on environment, social welfare, education, youth, and women empowerment, Air Peace, the largest carrier in West and Central Africa, has brought a wave of inspiration to Umuerim Umukparo in Mbala community, Abia State. Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to inclusion
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Nigeria’s flight calibration crew is now self-reliant after training

The Nigerian flight calibration crew have been formally commissioned to conduct flight calibration services for air navigation facilities. Nigeria has been relying on foreign partners to provide these services for so many years, but with the commissioning of the officers, Nigerians can now handle the calibration of their navigational facilities on their own. The team […]