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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it is conducting routine maintenance of the conveyor belts at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to the authority, this is contrary to the misinformation presently making the rounds online as depicted by some pictures posted suggesting a breakdown in the baggage processing system. FAAN said the procedure is in line …
The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Musa Nuhu, has announced the approval of return of Emirates flights to Nigeria. Following the review and acceptance of the “Safety Decision 2021-02 Issue 24”as released by United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) by the Federal Government, the Honorable Minister of Aviation has approved the re-instatement of …
Dana Air has launched a valentine promo titled – ”Vibe for Love” to reward customers for their short trips to local attractions from February till mid-March, 2022. According to Kingsley Ezenwa, Dana Air Media and Communications Manager, the promo is to encourage customers to fly with their lovers and families in this month of love to strengthen their bonds at …
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council member States has considered the ICAO Secretariat’s Report on the Fact-Finding Investigation into the events surrounding the diversion of Ryanair flight FR4978 on 23 May 2021. Also taking part in the discussions were official representatives of non-Council States considered to have a special interest in the proceedings namely, the Republic of Belarus, Lithuania, …
Air Peace, has announced the introduction of a Priority Boarding Policy for Nigeria’s military personnel- both serving and retired- as a way of honouring them for the huge sacrifices they make for the nation. Chief Allen Onyema, Air Peace Chief Executive Officer, revealed that the airline holds in high regard the indispensable contributions of the military in securing Nigeria and …
Arik Air said one of its Dash 8 Q-400 aircraft operating the Lagos-Asaba flight on Wednesday evening made an air return to base due to a technical issue. According to the airline, the aircraft landed safely and the Pilot in Command, in compliance with safety procedures, decided to disembark the passengers on the airside of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has arrested over 90 persons, caught at both the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, carrying out nefarious activities. According to FAAN, the touts were arrested for various acts of illegality including Fake Covid-19 test results, Touting, Unauthorized entry, Trespass, Illegal Facilitation, Forgery, Loitering, Theft, Public nuisance …
By Roland Ohaeri Moving The Economy For Nigeria’s wavering economy, a more effective transportation system would catalyse recovery and engender accelerated development. Moreso, a synergized multi-modal transportation system involving air, road, rail, waterways and pipeline would quicken economic integration by enhancing flow of economic activities nationwide. This is why drastic actions need be taken to revive Nigeria’s …
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released an alert to the public on the possibility of poor visibility occurring in the extreme north. According to a release from the Agency’s Central Forecast Office (CFO) stated: “Dust was raised over Faya Largeau, a dust source region in the Chad Republic, during the morning hours of 1st January 2022. The plume of …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said a passenger about to board an Air Peace flight from Abuja was given emergency resuscitation after he collapsed. According to FAAN, the passenger was resuscitated following the quick intervention of a FAAN officer, Mr. Ajani who performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the passenger before the arrival of the medical team. FAAN in a …
