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The media has been advised to hold aviation industry players such as airlines, airports, and regulatory bodies accountable in prioritizing safety and security. They stressed the need for the capacity of media professionals to be strengthened to report aviation-related incidents accurately, avoiding sensationalism and understanding the implications of their reportage…
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has suspended its planned 800% increase in navigational charges. A spokesman for the agency Abdullahi Musa said the suspension was directed by the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo over “current economic challenges faced by Nigerians”. In a statement on Monday, the minister emphasised the…
The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has charged staff of the agency to embrace and adhere to code of ethics in public service. He gave the charge in Abuja during the launch of the agency’s Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy and Code of Ethics. Professor…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4 forbids holders of PNCF from using their aircraft for CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS, CARGO or MAIL for HIRE or REWARD (commercial operation or charter services) As a result of flagrant disregard of this rule, the NCAA had earlier directed all holders of PNCF…
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN CON FCIarb (UK), delivered a notable address at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference titled “Wings of Change Focus Africa 2024.” The conference, held in Johannesburg, gathered key stakeholders in the aviation industry to discuss the future of…
The Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA), has expressed a willingness to partner the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), in creating and enhancing access to risk data and models. During a courtesy visit on the Director General, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and Nigeria’s permanent representative with WMO,…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET has predicted delays in rainfall especially in the North Central States, while Borno, Abia and Akwa Ibom States will have early rains. There will also be an early end of rainy season in parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Ebonyi and Lagos States The…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has inspected facilities at the temporary campus of African Aviation and Aerospace University along Abuja Airport, stating that the University will provide students with international qualifications, including ICAO and WMO certifications. Mr. Keyamo also stated that the University had been…
The Federal Government has sacked all the directors of aviation agencies in the Ministry of Aviation Aerospace Development, barely 24 hours after President Bola TInubu fired the heads of five aviation agencies and suspended the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Nuhu Musa. Tinubu had on Wednesday sacked…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, sacked the heads of various agencies in the aviation sector, replacing them with acting and substantive heads. They include Mr. Kabir Mohammed of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria; Mr. Tayib Odunowo of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency; Akinola Olateru of the Nigerian Safety Investigation…
