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Wigwe: How we planned big for aviation industry- Keyamo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 February 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has regretted the tragic loss of his friend and neighbour, Herbert Wigwe, informing that they were about to announce something big for the aviation industry. The Minister had a meeting in his office with

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NCAA should not generate funds for FG- Capt Sanusi, MD, Aero Contractors

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 February 2024 0

Captain Ado Sanusi, Managing Director of Aero Contractors, a soft spoken airline pilot, an astute administrator, who turned around the ailing oldest commercial airline in the country for better, in this interview with Aviation Editor, Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo, speaks on critical issues militating against the growth of the aviation industry. Excerpts: Since you came back as

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NCAA warns domestic airlines over flight disruptions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 February 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Worried about cancellations and delays by domestic airlines, the Acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Chris Najomo, has read the riot act to the operators, expressing displeasure at the alarming reports of incessant delays, flight disruptions, and schedule changes without adequate notice to passengers. Najomo,

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Private jets incidents – NCAA urged to up surveillance

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 February 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has been advised to mobilise their inspectors to the field for proper field surveillance and oversight in view of recent incidents involving private jets. A former Rector, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) , Zaria, Capt. Samuel Caulcrick who made this call in an exclusive interview, […]

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We ‘re losing a lot of sales in travel business – Olotu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 February 2024 0

Mr. Daisi Olotu, Managing Director, Dees Travels and Tours Limited and Presidential Hopeful in the forthcoming NANTA’s General Elections speaks on the Evolving Role of Travel Agents, challenges and opportunities. He shares insights on the changing dynamics between travel agencies and airlines. CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO brings you the interview. Excerpts Now, tell us the

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SAHCO appoints Aboderin MD as Agboarumi steps down

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Board of SAHCO PLC has appointed Adenike Aboderin as Managing Director/CEO, effective February 1, 2024, succeeding Basil Agboarumi. Adenike Aboderin, a seasoned finance professional, brings extensive executive leadership and financial management experience from both public and private sectors. Previously the Director Finance and Accounts at the

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FG commited to domestic airlines, growth expansion, says Keyamo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 January 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government of Nigeria to bolstering the growth and prosperity of Nigeria’s airlines, ensuring they thrive in the global aviation landscape. The Minister made this declaration during discussions held in London, United Kingdom, where he

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BAGAIA affirms commitment to aviation safety

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 January 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Commissioner Charles Irikefe Ehrueh emphasizes BAGAIA’s dedication to investigating aircraft incidents during ICAO’s Deputy Director’s visit to Cabo Verde. Engr. Erhueh underscores BAGAIA’s focus on enhancing aviation safety through assessing contributions and identifying opportunities collectively. He stresses the importance

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‘FAAN relocation and criticism’

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 January 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo There have been several criticisms since the announcement of the relocation of the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) back to Lagos from Abuja. It would be recalled that about four years ago, the former minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika, ordered the relocation of agencies to Abuja from Lagos. […]

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Katsina Youths Pass Vote of Confidence On Tinubu, Keyamo Over Aviation Sector Reforms

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 January 2024 0

The Katsina Youth Network (KYN) has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo. In a statement co-signed by its president and secretary general, Alhaji Usman Galadanci and Wakil Jubril, the group said Keyamo’s reforms in the aviation sector are visible and laudable.  They

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NCAA’s no pay, no service will kill airlines-Aero Contractors MD

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 January 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The managing director of Aero Contractors, Capt Ado Sanusi says no pay, no service to be introduced by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will kill domestic airlines Sanusi, in an extensive interview in his office, said multiple taxes introduced in the sector for airlines saying that when airlines were denied start […]

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Customs generates N90.43bn from Lagos Airport in 2023

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 January 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Murtala Muhammad Airport (MMA) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated N90.43 billion in the year 2023, from customs duty and other charges. The Area Controller, Comptroller Mohammad Yusuf, in a media conference on Wednesday in Lagos, also added that the command had been given N144 billion as target […]

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FAAN felicitate with Keyamo, promises to ensure fulfillment of five point agenda

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 January 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has felicitated with Barr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development as he celebrates his 54th birthday on Sunday. A statement by Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director, FAAN, congratulated the minister on adding another year to his age and for all his […]

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‘Total Radar Coverage of Nigerian Airports 80% completed’

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 January 2024 0

The vice president of Thales in charge of Civil Radars Segment, Lionel DE Castellane, over the weekend, disclosed that, the phase 1 of the Total Radar Coverage of Nigerian airports (TRACON), is set for completion by May 2024. Speaking when the minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Development, Festus Keyamo, visited France-based global air surveillance radar […]

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MMIA runway 18R: FAAN boss, Kuku assures of reopening soon

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 January 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has stated that the reopening of Runway 18R at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, might happen sooner than anticipated. The runway was closed for routine maintenance in March 2023 for a planned five-week period.Unfortunately, during this time,

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Aviation Minister Keyamo Approves Date For NiMet’s 2024 Climate Prediction (SCP) Public Presentation

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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, has approved the date for the public presentation of Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s (NiMet) 2024 seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP). Disclosing this in his office, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Prof. Charles Anosike said; “The Honourable Minister of Aviation,

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AFARN wants Keyamo to address aviation industry challenges

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 January 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Association of Foreign Airlines and Representatives in Nigeria (AFARN), has urged the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Mr Festus Keyamo to address the challenges facing the industry comprehensively, highlighting the importance of safety compliance, infrastructure development, and human capacity optimization. In a chat with newsmen

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Aviation fuel quality: AFMAN boss wants FG to regulate marketers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 January 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal government has been called upon not to allow non owners of Jet A1 marketers without depot sell the product to airlines at the airport in the interest of safety, normalcy and quality The Chairman of Aviation Fuel Marketers Association of Nigeria (AFMAN) Dr. Thomas Ogungbangbe, who disclosed this in an […]

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Air Peace commences schedule flights into Abidjan, Cotonou

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 January 2024 0

Air peace is set to launch operation into another West African route. The airline is expected to commence scheduled flights into Abidjan and Cotonou from January 22, 2024. This is another testament of the airlines management drive to connect the whole of Africa and facilitate economic prosperity in the region. On December 28, 2023, Air […]

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ANAP cautions FG over politicising positions in aviation agencies

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 January 2024 0

..Warns workers on psuedo trips BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal government has been urged to avoid politicising carrier positions in the aviation agencies in order to ensure safety and achieve civil service goals The general secretary of Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) Comrade AbdulRasaq Saidu who disclosed this in an interview with Dailly Times