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Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, led a high-level Nigerian delegation to Yaoundé, Cameroon and joined his Cameroonian counterpart, the Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest NgalNgallé Bibehe, to officially sign the Bilateral Agreement on Technical Aeronautical Search and Rescue Operations. According to Keyamo, “this pivotal pact between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the …
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has reinforced “its commitment to operational excellence and service efficiency with the acquisition of new ultra-modern Ground Support Equipment (GSE) designed to enhance aircraft handling operations across its nationwide network.” A statement by the Head, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Adetola Vanessa Uansohia, said “as part of this strategic upgrade, SAHCO has taken delivery of a …
The Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo has inaugurated “the National Aviation Security Risk Management Team (NASRMT) to demonstrate Nigeria’s firm commitment to adopting a risk-based oversight system.” At the formal inauguration ceremony held at the Authority’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, Capt. Najomo stated that “the NASRMT is a unique inter-agency coordinated entity, and its inauguration marks a …
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), Prof. Charles Anosike and the Rector of Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Dr. Danjuma Ismaila have formalised a strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at NIMET’s headquarters in Abuja. According to Met agency, “the agreement underscores a shared commitment to strengthened collaboration in professional …
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 …
