The Access Bank of Nigeria Plc. has shown readiness to fund the training of aviation professionals in Nigeria, with a view to supporting the development of the next-generation of aviation professionals in Nigeria as well as aviation development in Nigeria. The aviation industry globally, and in Nigeria, is predicted to face acute shortage of professionals as the industry is …
As NUSA Moves To Stimulate Drones Benefits In Nigeria
By Roland Ohaeri Global Coalition The use of drones has received strong attention in Nigeria as the Nigeria Unmanned Systems and Robotics Association (NUSA) gathered experts and stakeholders to discuss benefits and challenges of drones in the economy. This is in furtherance of global efforts to ensure drones are operated with acceptable level of safety and security. …
Nigeria Restates Commitment To SAATM
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its support for the implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decision (YD) towards the establishment and operationalisation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the apex regulatory body in charge of civil aviation matters and policies, states that “the Government of Nigeria …
Nigeria Set To Take Delivery Of Automatic Aircraft Firefighter Simulator
Nigeria is set to take delivery of an automatic aircraft firefighting simulator. The equipment manufacturers, Messrs Alpine Metal Technology Company, UK has carried out the factory acceptance and pre-shipment inspection and test of the simulator in the presence of top Nigerian functionaries, including the Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika. The simulator, the first of its kind in Africa, …
Reviving Travel Agency Business In Nigeria
By Olamide Oni There is no doubt that the allied sectors of the aviation industry in Nigeria play a vital role in supporting airlines. However, there is need for proper regulation of the allied sector, especially travel agencies that currently face a decline in their business in Nigeria. The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Capt. Usman …
Nigeria, India Sign BASA
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says Nigeria has signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with the Republic of India. Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Civil Aviation, Government of India, confirms the air service agreement signed by both countries. He says: “We have just revised our Air Services Agreement (ASA) for better …
ICAO To Support Nigeria On Aviation Security, Establishment Of Aerospace University
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has expressed willingness to support Nigeria on Aviation Security, capacity building, employment and internship as well as the establishment of Aerospace University. Sen. Hadi Sirika, Nigeria’s Minister of State for aviation made this known after a meeting with Dr. Fang Liu, ICAO Secretary General, on the sideline of the just-concluded ICAO Aviation Security Week …
Dana Air Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Dana Air, one of Nigeria’s airlines, recently celebrates its 10th anniversary in Nigeria’s aviation industry renewing its commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. Mr. Obi Mbanuzuo, Chief Operating Officer, Dana Air, says: “Despite all the challenges that airlines in Nigeria have to grapple with, Dana Air is proud to celebrate 10 years of providing job opportunities, capacity development, training, broad corporate …
Passengers, Operators Optimistic On Removal Of VAT On Air Transportation
By Kayode Oyero Recently, the Nigerian government passed an Executive Order for the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) from “all forms of shared transportation” which is believed to include air transportation in the Nigeria as airlines in the country remit five per cent of their base fares to the government through the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The elimination …
Senator Hadi Sirika Unveils New National Carrier – Nigeria Air
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 …