Flay minister over N1.7bn consultancy fee Aviation stakeholders have thrown their weight behind the federal government over the approval for the commencement of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport second runway in Abuja. Stakeholders who spoke to Daily Times in Lagos described the approval as a welcome development and long overdue stressing the importance of the […]
The Federal Executive Council has approved N1.7 billion for consultancy services for the construction of a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, Abuja. The airport currently has only one runway. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, disclosed the approval while briefing State House reporters at the end of the 3rd virtual meeting of […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has announced the reopening of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following an incident involving a Gulfstream four aircraft being operated by Skybird on Wednesday night. A statement by Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, FAAN, on Thursday disclosed that the aircraft overshot the Runway while landing and […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), says it is ready to complete the dualisation of the Abuja Airport Road popularly known as Bill Clinton road for easy flow of traffic from the Abuja airport. The administration, made this known Thursday during stakeholders’ meeting preparatory to the closure and diversion of flow of motorists. Speaking to […]
Air Peace has revealed plans to expand strategically in Africa, as well as Europe and the Far East; and is deepening air connectivity on many routes in the North of Nigeria. The airline plans to expand to domestic routes like Kano and Yola; and assured that it would soon announce a new date for the […]
Adding spice and excitement to the inaugural flight was the marriage proposal of one its male passengers, Mr. Tayo Adesokan to his fiancée for some years, Miss Tolulope Sanya on board the flight. The mood was set by the crew members with a romantic love song played for the marriage proposal to awaken other passengers […]
Imported banana, with low prices, has flooded Abuja markets, raising concerns about the country’s food security, the livelihoods of banana farmers and traders as well as the health of consumers. An investigation by the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, at various markets and supermarkets in Utako and Maitama districts of Abuja on Tuesday revealed that […]
Air pollution kills around 6.5 million people every year (or 18,000 premature deaths a day), according to the Paris-based government body, the International Energy Agency. And while this really sucks, it doesn’t stop there. According to a new study, living in areas with high levels of air pollution could also be turning your sperm to […]
Taxify, the fastest-growing ride-sharing platform in Europe and Africa, launches in Abuja with hundreds of driver-partners signed up to the platform and ready to accept rides all across the city. To celebrate, Taxify is offering a 40% discount to riders during the month of November. Uche Okafor, Taxify’s Operations Manager, comments: “Abuja is an exciting […]
.Want Aviation Minister to act The activities of syndicates and private securities over the parking lots at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Abuja, are now causing disquiet as airport users are being extorted daily by the groups. The Daily Times gathered that the syndicates were allegedly hired by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) […]
The Director-General, National Council for Arts and culture (NCAC) Otunba Segun Runsewe has stated that the formal opening of the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport (NAA)Abuja within the promised time frame will rob off positively on all agencies of government saddled with national projects to fast track delivery on expectations and promises, thereby accelerating national development. Abuja […]
Despite vehement opposition by majority of senators to the plan by the Federal Government to Shut down the local and international airports in Abuja for repair of the runway, the Senate on Tuesday tacitly conceded the option of doing so or otherwise to the government. The Senate had met with stakeholders including the Minister of […]