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FG to deploy drones for airspace safety

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 March 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga The Federal Government is set to enhance airspace safety across Nigeria with the strategic deployment of drones. This was announced by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN during a workshop on ‘Navaid Drone; Advancement in Air Navigation and

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Keyamo voted aviation personality of the Year, recognized for leadership

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 March 2025 0

The coordinator of the 14th Nigeria Aviation Award Performance Review community Mr Fortune Idu says, aviation stakeholders have overwhelmingly passed vote of confidence on the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Mr Festus Keyamo as the Aviation Personality of the Year 2024. According to Mr Idu, this was shown at the just concluded Nigeria Aviation […]

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NSIB, Aero Contractors collaborate on aviation safety, training

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 March 2025 0

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and Aero Contractors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in industry-led safety training, knowledge exchange, and human capital development. This will reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to upholding global aviation safety standards. The agreement, signed Monday in Lagos in the presence of

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FAAN to overhaul cargo operations at MMIA with biometrics, modern facilities

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 March 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to bring sanity to the cargo section of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ikeja, with planned introduction of biometrics for all occupants. Already, the process of the sanitization has commenced with the markings of some shops for demolition to give way for construction […]

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FAAN MD Olubunmi Kuku named Aviation CEO of the Year 2024

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 March 2025 0

BY CHUKWUENEKE IWELUNMO Stakeholders in the aviation industry have voted the managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku as the aviation industry’s agency Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Year 2024 Award. In the details of the poll conducted by Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Conference, Exhibition and Award, and a copy […]

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NCAA needs strong board for effective governance, says Capt. Najomo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 March 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo said the presence of a board of directors in the agency plays a critical role in its corporate governance in providing strategic direction, overseeing management and making key decisions, while being guided by the Civil Aviation Act. The DG […]

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NATCA Lagos unveils secretariat as NAMA MD urges commitment

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 March 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The secretariat of the Lagos chapter of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has been commissioned at the centrex of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ikeja. The secretariat, which will serve as relaxation centre for air traffic controllers preparing and returning from duty was

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Illegal Private Charter: We did not mention names of violators , loss – Aviation Ministry

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 March 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has denied mentioning names of any airline operators or private charter operators or losing N120 billion to illegal private jet charters. In a rebuttal to a newspaper report, the ministry insisted that the supervising minister, Barrister Festus Keyamo was misrepresented by the newspaper report. Recall

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NCAA reinstates Omni-Blu after clearing falsification allegations

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 March 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO  Omni-Blu Aviation Limited says its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) has been reinstated following a successful appeal against the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) decision to revoke it. The NCAA, in a letter dated February 28, 2025, confirmed the reinstatement of AOC No. OBA/AOC/12-15/002, clearing Omni-Blu of any wrongdoing related to

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Keyamo, Najomo to honour Nigeria’s best cabin crew at NIGAV Awards

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 March 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO  The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo and the Director General Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) are set to crown best cabin crew as the King And Queen of the Air (NKQA) at the 14th annual NIGAV Award and Ministerial Dinner, scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025, from 2:00 […]

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How Nigeria leads Africa with free route airspace system

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 March 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO  The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) says it has implemented the Free Route Airspace concept, making Nigeria the first country in Africa to adopt this system. The initiative allows aircraft to fly direct routes rather than relying on traditional navigational points, significantly reducing flight times, operational costs, and CO2

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FAAN calls for dialogue as aviation unions push for concessions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 March 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has called on aviation unions to embrace dialogue in addressing industrial concerns, following recent agitation over concessions and salary reviews. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and best practices in airport operations while assuring workers of prompt intervention in their

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SAHCO boosts revenue with 74.8% increase in 2024

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 February 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has experienced a remarkable financial turnaround, with a 74.8 per cent increase in revenue for the period ending December 2024, compared to the previous year. This unprecedented growth reflects the company’s commitment to operational excellence, enhanced service delivery, and solidified partnerships with

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Nigeria removed from global aviation leasing blacklist

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2025 0

Nigeria has been removed from the global aviation leasing market’s blacklist, granting the country better access to leasing aircraft. This significant development was announced by Osita Okonkwo, the Chief Operating Officer of United Nigeria Airlines. “The important thing is that Nigeria is no longer on the blacklist. Nigeria was blacklisted before, but that is

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Tinubu’s foreign exchange policy has revolutionized airline operations in Nigeria says Okonkwo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 February 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura Founder of United Nigeria Airline, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo has commended the Federal Government for creating an enabling environment for airline operators to thrive in the country. He pointed out that in most African countries, over 70 percent of airline ownership and operation is by government unlike Nigeria which has a free market […]

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Emirates, Air Peace partner to expand connectivity across Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 February 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Emirates Airlines has signed an interline agreement with Air Peace in other to enhance connectivity for passengers travelling to and from Nigeria. The partnership expands Emirates’ footprint to 13 new cities in Nigeria with frictionless single-ticket travel and simplified baggage throughput. Travellers booked on flights from Dubai to Lagos, can

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FG to release report on illegal aircraft charter operators

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 February 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has said the report of the Ministerial Taskforce on Illegal Air Charter Operations and Related Matters would be ready very soon. Speaking in Abuja, Keyamo said that the committee on illegal charter operators, in the course of their duties, unearthed several discrepancies in the […]

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FAAN pensioners poise for protest over neglect

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 February 2025 0

*We are ready to meet with them – Kuku BY CHUKWUEMEKA IWELUNMO The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) branch, says pensioners of the organisation across the country will as from February 15, 2025 embark on nationwide protest over what it called inability of the management to dialogue with the […]

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Max Air Incident: Travel agents demand urgent safety audit

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 February 2025 0

After the incident of Max Air Airline on Tuesday, the National Association of Travel Agents (NANTA) has called on the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to conduct safety audit on all local airlines in the country. It could be recalled that Max Airline’s aircraft, with registration number 5N-MBD, which suffered a tyre burst on landing […]

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Ifeoluwa Onifade set to empower aviation dreams through 3rd scholarship initiative

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2025 0

The Aviator Scholars Contest 2025 is back for its 3rd edition, offering aspiring aviators a life-changing opportunity to receive full or partial scholarships for professional aviation training. With over N7.5 million in financial aid, the initiative, spearheaded by Ifeoluwa Onifade (Queen of the Skies) in partnership with Aviator Scholars, aims to empower 70 winners with