Entry into force of the Protocol to Amend the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft

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The Protocol to Amend the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft, done at Montréal on 4 April 2014, shall enter into force on 1 January 2020. The necessary twenty-second instrument of ratification was deposited with the Secretary General of ICAO, Dr. Fang Liu, by the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 26 November …

Capt. Muhtar Usman: Commitment To Improved Regulation In Nigeria – By Roland Ohaeri

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According to the 2018 Safety Report released by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Nigeria ranks among States with above 60% Effective Implementation of the critical safety elements under the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP). Besides, Nigeria has renewed its Category 1 certificate of the United States, and continues to successfully renew this category 1. Nigeria has continued to …

Senator Hadi Sirika Unveils New National Carrier – Nigeria Air

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The Nigerian government has unveiled the name and logo of its new national carrier, Nigeria Air. The new branding was revealed by Sen. Hadi Sirika, Minister of State for Aviation, at Farnborough International Airshow. New terminals in Lagos and Abuja Airports would add 11 million passenger capacity in each of the two airports. The new airline would have flights on …

National Carrier Gets A Push As Minister Meets Airplane Manufacturers, Prospective Investors – Roland Ohaeri

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As of efforts towards the launch of a new national carrier, Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has engaged the management of aero plane manufacturers Airbus in negotiations for the acquisition of the desired aircraft. According to the Minister, the ongoing International Air Show was an opportunity to negotiate with airline manufacturers with the view of getting the …