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By Isaac Atoyebi The resumption of domestic flights in Nigeria came as a huge relief to air travellers who have gone through traumatic experiences as the lockdown due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic had difficult socio-economic consequences, and forced the airlines to suspend operations since March 27, 2020. However, it is important to note that …
…As Government Sets Up Facilitation Committee Nigeria’s Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said that government is working tirelessly to establish the protocols that would guide the resumption of international air travels. Boss Mustapha, Chairman Presidential Task Force, at a media briefing, said all relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies were collaborating to achieve this, bearing in mind …
Overland Airways has announced resumption of domestic flights to Akure and Ilorin Airports on July 29, 2020. This follows the Federal Government of Nigeria’s approval for 16 airports to commence full domestic operations. Senator Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation, had earlier disclosed on twitter handle that 14 airports had been inspected and approved for reopening of domestic operations; but …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured all airport users that Nigerian airports under its management are fully ready to play host to air travellers during this Sallah celebrations. Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, FAAN General Manager Public Affairs, said: “As part of our commitment to ensure safe, healthy and seamless facilitation of our highly esteemed passengers during the Sallah …
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) said it has conducted its 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the SAHCO Complex at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. According to SAHCO, the AGM was conducted in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on the conduct of Annual General Meeting via proxies as part …
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO Aviance) said it Profit Before Tax (PBT) has grown to N1.34 billion in the year ended December 31, 2019, representing 166 per cent increase when compared to the same period in 2018. The ground handling company stated that it also paid N487 million as dividends at 30 kobo per ordinary share of 50 …
The Minister of Aviation, Nigeria, Sen. Hadi Sirika, said international flights may resume before October in Nigeria, as passengers and businesses look to connecting back to their destinations. “International Flight resumption date is not October as the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency just issued a routine 90 day Notices to Airmen (NOTAM). In liaison with Health, Foreign Affairs & PTF …
Nigerian domestic airlines have resumed flights to some airports in the country in line with Federal Government’s directive on the phased re-opening of the airports. The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, had announced that flights would resume at the Lagos and Abuja Airports on July 8, followed by flights at Owerri, Kano, PortHarcourt and Maiduguri Airports on July 11, …
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) said it has procured sophisticated search and rescue equipment to boost its aeronautical search and rescue capability across the Nigerian airspace. The equipment which are being distributed among the nation’s Rescue Coordination Centers in Lagos and Kano, and Rescue Subcenters in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, Enugu, Ilorin and Sokoto include plotting facilities, communication …
Following the approval that flight operations recommence gradually at the nation’s airports effective July 8, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has released new procedural guidelines for air travelers and other airport users. The new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is aimed at protecting all stakeholders and preventing further spread of theCovid-19 virus. According to FAAN, departing passengers must …
