As a result of the recent enactment of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) Act 2022 which necessitated the inclusion of new Amendments to its Regulations, the Bureau has invited stakeholders to a Consultative meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 18th, 2023. According to the Director General of the Bureau, Engr Akin Olateru, the purpose of […]
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Sirika makes good his promise, Nigeria Air lands
The federal government of Nigeria has fulfilled its promise of flying Nigeria Air before the end of the Buhari administration as it unveiled the national carrier today at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika who has faced the storm over the national carrier unveiled Nigeria Air less than two days […]
AVIATION: BUHARI APPROVES NEW APPOINTMENTS, REORGANISATION IN AGENCIES
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reorganisation of Agencies under the Ministry of Aviation in line with the new Acts of the National Assembly which he assented to, and were gazetted recently. Highlights of the reorganisation include the creation of new Directorates in some of the Agencies prominent amongst which are the Public Affairs and […]
Senator fingers NLC as part of aviation industry challenges
The Chairperson of the Senate Committee Chairperson on Aviation, Senator Biodun Olujimi has accused the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of contributing significantly to the problems bedeviling the Nigeria aviation sector.Speaking Monday at the ongoing second edition of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) National Aviation Conference holding in Abuja, the Senator described the constant […]
2nd FAAN National Conference: ATACA Chairman, others to discuss Aviation industry sustainability
The Chairman Abuja Transport & Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA), Mr. Oru Leonard, frpa, mnim will among the panelists to feature at the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria 2nd Edition of it’s National Conference scheduled to hold on Monday May 15th to Thursday 18th May, 2023. Communicating the above in a letter signed by the Alternate […]
First Set of Armed Aviation Security Personnel Graduate
The Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has recorded another milestone in the aviation industry, with the passing out of the first set of arms-bearing Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel on Friday. In a statement Saturday by the Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Affairs, Dr. James Odaudu the Minister while describing the achievement as unprecedented […]
FG’s new radar targets unauthorized helicopters, others, NAMA tells ATACA
Director General of the the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Mr. Lawrence Pwajok on Thursday received in audience the Executive Members of The Abuja Transport and Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA). Speaking during the meeting the NAMA Boss who was elated about the visit used the opportunity to explain trending issues on the aviation infrastructure development […]
FG Committed to Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria, Sirika affirms
Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to ensure the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria to ensure safety and security of the Nigeria’s airspace. The Minister who gave the assurance during his visit to the Headquarters of CXR Networks the Company engaged by the Federal Government of Nigeria […]
BREAKING: Nigeria Air to fly before May 29, Sirika assures
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has has assured Nigerians that the much awaite dNational Carrier, Nigeria Air, will begin flight operations before May 29, 2023. Sirika gave made this known Thursday during the National Aviation Stakeholders Forum in Abuja. He said the Federal Government is taking necessary measures to overcome the hurdles introduced by […]
Nigeria, India to Collaborate in Meteorological Science Research and Development
The federal government and the government of India have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration in the conduct of Meteorological science, technical research and development. The MoU was signed on behalf of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) by its Director-General, Professor Mansur Matazu and Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director-General of the Indian Meteorological Department […]