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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said the car park at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, managed by Messrs Seymour Nigeria Limited is safe for travellers and vehicles. FAAN said this in reaction to a publication detailing complaints by motorists about how accessories are being stolen from their vehicles when parked at the car park. FAAN …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has shut down Glo telecommunications company mast in Abuja over the non-payment of outstanding debt of 4.7 billion. The action was taken to enforce regulation and to ensure the safety of aviation in Nigeria. Captain Musa Nuhu, NCAA Director-General said: “The action we have taken is for the safety of aviation in Nigeria, it’s …
The Federal Government of Nigeria said it is set to host ICAO Air Services Negotiation in the year 2022. This followed its consideration as a good candidate at this year event in Bogota, Colombia. Sen Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation said: “I will like to personally send the greeting of Mr President Muhammad Buhari to you all and especially the …
Arik Air is making efforts to minimize the adverse impact of its flights to be grounded following the sack of its pilots that stopped work while demanding for discussions with the airline’s Receiver Manager. A statement from Arik reads in part: “The Pilots did not serve a strike notice in accordance with labour laws. They neither submitted any issue of …
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted approval to increase the operating hours at the Asaba International Airport, Asaba, Delta State. The operating hours have been extended from 7pm to 10pm from December 20, 2021 to January 20, 2022. This sequel to the request by the Airport to NCAA to grant the extension, and the subsequent inspection conducted …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured air travellers and other airport users of safety, security and comfort, as the yuletide holidays approach. FAAN said it is fully prepared to play host to the myriads of passengers and other airport users that usually transit through the airports for the yuletide holidays. The Authority revealed that it has heightened …
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has averted a near incident involving a Max Air aircraft from Abuja, which landed on Runway 18L, and a maintenance vehicle belonging to the Civil Department of the Authority. Following the Incident, the authority said it has suspended the airfield officer on duty at the time of the incident. The Authority …
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has cautioned Nigerians on the possibility of poor visibility in the coming days. According to a release by the Agency’s Central Forecast Office, the development is a result of fresh dust plumes raised at the dust source region (Faya Largeau in the Chad Republic). This, according to the statement is expected to advect into the …
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has commenced the implementation of Free Routing Airspace (FRA) in keeping with its commitment towards enhancing airspace efficiency and reducing operational cost to airlines. Giving this indication at a stakeholders’ sensitization forum which held at Sheraton Lagos Hotel, Ikeja, Managing Director of NAMA, Capt. Fola Akinkuotu, said Nigeria had earlier in October 2021 notified …
The Authorities of the United Arab Emirats (UAE) have reportedly offered 7 slots to the Nigerian airline, Air Peace, to fly to Dubai World Airport in Dubai, UAE. This followed the withdrawal of the the initial approval of the request of Emirates Airline to operate 21 frequencies to Nigeria, by Nigerian aviation authorities. The Nigerian authorities cancelled the initial approval …
