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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 …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has certified the Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Port Harcourt and the Aminu Kano International Airports, a move which enhances the safety profile of the two aerodromes. The certification was announced at a ceremony at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The certification of the two aerodromes also boosts the confidence of operators into those …
Nigeria has marked a major milestone with the launch of its first-ever Nigeria International Airshow, an event the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN described as historic and long-awaited. Welcoming dignitaries, industry leaders and global partners, the Honorable Minister said, “It is with great pride and an even greater sense of responsibility that I welcome you …
The Federal Ministry of Aviation & Aerospace Development in partnership with Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative-ART has marked a major milestone in Nigeria’s aviation history with the celebration of 100 years since the first flight landed in Kano, Nigeria with a grand celebration. The event was celebrated in the heart of the Nation’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The event brought …
The Honourable Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN has pledged that the Federal government of Nigeria “will continue to play the international aeropolitics to ensure that our indigenous airlines sustain the gains already made, even as they continue to expand their routes while delivering excellent services.” In a goodwill message delivered at the Inaugural Lecture organized …
Nigeria has confirmed its readiness to host the 2026 Airport Council International (Africa) Regional Conference and in preparation for the airport event ACI Africa Secretary, Mr. Ali Tounsi visited Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo. SAN. In a statement signed by Mr. Henry Agbebire, Director, Public Affairs And Consumer Protection, the Federal Airports Authority of …
The Secretary-General, African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi says “aviation adds $2.5 billion to Nigeria’s GDP and supports roughly 216,700 jobs.” Mrs. Adeyemi noted that the figure is “an increase from $1.7 Billion last year.” Ms. Adeyemi stated this while delivering a presentation titled, “SAATM: Unlocking Nigeria’s Aviation Potential” at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) National …
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku has stated that the challenges and gaps in the Nigerian aviation industry should not just be seen as obstacles but evidence of “Nigeria’s unparalleled investment portfolio.” While giving her opening speech and welcome remarks at the 2025 FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC) which held in Lagos, Nigeria, …
