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How Nigeria leads Africa with free route airspace system

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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

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NAMA grounds Arik aircraft, following S’Court order

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The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) on Tuesday grounded activities of Arik. It said the move was sequel to an order by the enforcement department of the FCT High Court, regarding a debt of $2.5m owed by Arik to Atlas Petroleum International Ltd. It said, “On the 19th day of July, 2024, the enforcement department […]

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NAMA boss charges ATSEPs on solutions to 5G challenges

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BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The managing director of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Engr Tayib Odunowo, has challenged engineers in the organisation to think outside the box and provide inspiring solutions to the perplexing Fifth Generation Network (5G) challenges Just as he told them as well develop programmes that enable 5G to evolve into a […]

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Nwuba proposes innovative revenue approaches for NAMA amid economic challenges

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BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The president of Aircraft Owners Association of Nigeria, Alex Nwuba has recommended creative revenue approaches for Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) amidst the current economic landscape. Speaking at NATCA’s assembly, Nwuba highlighted the challenge of cost recovery despite increasing air traffic post-COVID-19. Amidst technological shifts,

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Leveraging SBAS, NIGCOMSAT for enhanced air navigation

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Following a test-run of the Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) in Abuja by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), which was aimed at enhancing safety in the country’s airspace and cutting costs for airline operators. However, in preparation for the implementation of the new technology, NAMA collaborated with the Nigeria

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NAMA set to train airspace managers on global air navigation plan

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2022 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has concluded arrangements to train Airspace Managers across all airports in Nigeria on Global Air Navigation Plan. This, according to the agency is targeted at equipping them with global trends in strategic air traffic management and also building their capacity for seamless airspace operations in

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NAMA pensioners accuse management of fraud, diversion of N1.5 billion pension fund

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2020 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Pensioners in the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have accused the management of the agency of “fraudulently” diverting about N1.5 billion pension fund in the organisation. The pensioners under the auspices of Airspace Management Pensioners Association of Nigeria (AMPAN), an affiliate of the Federal Parastatals and Private Sector

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NAMA to reintroduce pay as you go for airlines over debts

Ihesiulo Grace 16 September 2020 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Following the huge debts owed the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), by the airlines, the agency says it will reintroduce the ‘Pay As You Go’ system to reduce their debts. The managing director of NAMA Capt Fola Akinkuotu who disclosed this in an interview said the reintroduction of pay as you go […]

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NCAA, NAMA issue NOTAM, circular for international flight resumption

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2020 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo As international flights resume on Sept. 5, 2020, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has issued the Notice To Airmen (NOTAM) for traffic control clearance. The Managing Director of NAMA, Capt. Fola Akinkuotu, said: “The NOTAM was issued immediately we received the circular from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) yesterday.

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NAMA creates 9 PBN regional routes ahead of flights resumption

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2020 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo As part of plans to resume international flight operations in the country, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has created nine new Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Area Navigation 10 (RNAV10) regional routes across the nation’s airspace. Managing Director of NAMA Capt. Fola Akinkuotu listed the newly created PBN routes to include

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NAMA relocates corporate headquarters to Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2020 0

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has relocated its corporate headquarters from Lagos to Abuja. General Manager, Public Affairs of the agency, Mr. Khalid Emele, gave this hint in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika had in a letter dated May 4, ordered all the agencies under it to relocate […]

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AIMAN berates NAMA mgt over automation neglect

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2020 0

.. Says ‘we are exposed to COVID-19’ The Aeronautical  Information Management Association of Nigeria (AIMAN) has condemned the non-automation of Aeronautical Information System (AIS) years after the project was implemented by other poorest West African countries The non automation of the AIS has made it very difficult for the adoption and usage of e-flight

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COVID-19: NAMA boss cautions staff on safety guidelines

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2020 0

Ahead of the partial relaxation of the Covid-19 lockdown billed to commence today (Monday), staff of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have  been tasked to ensure full compliance with the directives and safety guidelines by the Federal Government and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on COVID-.19 preventive measures. Managing Director of NAMA,

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NAMA gets pensioners association

Ihesiulo Grace 21 March 2020 0

A group of pensioners from the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has been formed by retirees of the agency to cater for their well being. Engr Kester Omotayo vice president  General Lagos zone of Federal Ministry told journalists at the airport in Ikeja that all NAMA Pensioners  operating under the auspices of Nigeria Union of […]

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At last: NAMA commissions Abuja, Lagos CAT3 ILS

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

After weeks of diversion to other countries by foreign airlines as a result of poor landing facilities at the Murtala Mohammed Airport Ikeja, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) says it has successfully commissioned its newly installed Category 3 Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Runway 18 Right, Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos as well as […]

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FMTACS rakes N26m surplus in 2019

Ihesiulo Grace 20 February 2020 0

.. Records over 1000 members in 2 years Federal Ministries of Transport/Aviation, FAAN, NCAA, NAMA, AIB & Allied Organizations Staff Investment & Thrift Cooperative Society Limited, says it has recorded a tremendous dividends surplus of N26m in 2019 as against N16m in 2017 The president of the FMTA, Mr Babatunde Sortin who disclosed this to […]

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Reps probes FAAN, NAMA over non-installation of visibility equipment

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

The House of Representatives on Tuesday directed its committee on Aviation to investigate non-installation of Instrument Landing System (ILS) and other supporting equipment in airports across the country. The decision followed a motion sponsored by Rep. Wale Raji (APC/Lagos) during plenary presided over by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila on Tuesday. How profit-taking in Tier-1

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Reps to probe FAAN, NAMA over non-installation of visibility equipment

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2020 0

Abuja – The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Aviation to investigate non-installation of Instrument Landing System (ILS) and other supporting equipment in airports across the country. The decision followed a motion of Urgent Public Importance moved by Rep. Wale Raji (APC-Lagos) during plenary presided over by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila on

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Airlines continue to divert flights over visibility

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

…Diversions are imperative for safety, says NAMA Again, airlines are diverting flights to Accra, Ghana over low visibility at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos is 1000 metres. Our reporter also learnt that visibility in places like Cotonou and Lome are lower than 600 metres. Airlines like Emirates, Dubai to Lagos diverted to Accra […]

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NAMA withdraws services to airlines over accumulated debts

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2020 0

…gives airlines 30-day notice The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has given a 30-day final demand notice to debtor airlines and private /state-owned airports to settle all outstanding debts owed to the agency. The demand notice which will expire on the 28th of February 2020 expects all debtors to settle their indebtedness or risk sanctions. […]