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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that “Nigeria achieved an impressive outing as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Western and Central African Office (WACAF) Regional Office Safety Team (ROST) concluded its technical assistance mission.” At the debriefing ceremony held at Authority’s Corporate Headquarters, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, described “the mission as a …
The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has reiterated “the Authority’s resolve to fully implement a cashless payment system across all airport payment points nationwide, effective February 28, 2026.” Ina statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, “the reaffirmation came during a visit by executives and members of …
Nigeria’s leading domestic airline, Overland Airways has achieved “its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s continued commitment to operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction.” Dignitaries present at the certificate presentation are Overland Airways Managing Director, Capt. Edward Boyo; the Executive Director, Mrs. Aduke Atiba; the Chief Adminstrative Officer and ISO Champion, Mrs. …
Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has achieved “the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification, becoming the only aviation ground handling company in Nigeria—and one of the very few in Africa—to attain this globally recognised standard.” In a statement by the Head, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Adetola Vanessa Uansohia, “ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is the international benchmark for information security …
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has confirmed the “retention of ICAO Training Centre of Excellence (TCE) Platinum Status for the sixth consecutive years.” According to NCAT, “this is the highest Achievement/Award level in the ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Programme globally.” NCAT noted: “It’s gratifying to note that ICAO reserves this highest award conferment only on globally adjudged training …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has reached “an agreement with Customs Licensed Cargo Agents operating at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on the proposed review of cargo port charges. In a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, “The agreement was achieved at a stakeholders’ meeting held on …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has engaged the “Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on the implementation of Advance Payment Guarantees (APG) as part of measures to ensure the timely remittance of the statutory 5% Ticket Sales Charge (TSC).” The meeting was held at the Authority’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. Officials in attendance from the NCAA include the Director of …
The Director General/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike has “inaugurated the NiMet Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Integration Team as part of the Agency’s drive to strengthen innovation, digital transformation, and service delivery in meteorological and climate services.” According to the Agency, “The inauguration underscores NiMet’s commitment to complement decades of physics-based forecasting with emerging AI-driven …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced “a five-day intensive indoctrination training programme for the first batch of the newly recruited officers into the Flight Standards Group (FSG).” The Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, noted that “the indoctrination programme, together with several in-house training programmes so far conducted, is a testament to NCAA Management’s priority on …
Nigeria’s leading domestic airline, Overland Airways has announced “the recommencement of flight services from Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.” Effective December 23, 2025 Overland Airways says it will “commence three weekly services from Ibadan to Abuja on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Flights will depart Abuja to Ibadan by 1030am and Ibadan to Abuja …
