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The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, on Tuesday, received the Asagba of Asaba, Professorphany Azinge (SAN) OON, alongside a high-powered delegation from Delta State. The visit underscored pressing aviation concerns in the region, particularly the expansion of Asaba Airport and support for aspiring pilots. The…
In a strategic move to shift Nigeria’s flood response from reactive disaster relief to proactive preparedness, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, participated in the Anticipatory Action Task Force on Floods (AATF) meeting. The high-level session, hosted by Vice President…
In a landmark move to bolster Nigeria’s aviation industry, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has announced significant strides in sectoral development through strategic collaborations and policy reforms. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series, organized by the Federal Ministry of Information and National…
Following a comprehensive economic and safety audit, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted approval for Max Air to resume its domestic flight operations. Max Air had voluntarily suspended its domestic services for 90 days after experiencing a series of incidents. During this period, the NCAA conducted an extensive…
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has called on staff to implement the agency’s 2025 budget in alignment with its strategic objectives. Speaking at NiMet’s Budget Retreat on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Prof. Anosike emphasized the need to prioritize projects…
Three major aviation unions have issued a 14-day ultimatum demanding the immediate redeployment of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officers involved in the alleged assault of the Director of Aviation Security Services (AVSEC) at Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos. The unions—Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), National Union…
As part of efforts to assess and improve meteorological infrastructure across Nigeria, the Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, commenced an inspection tour of the Northwest Zonal Headquarters on March 4, 2025. Upon arrival at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Zonal Headquarters, Prof. Anosike…
The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO) is actively seeking new revenue streams beyond contributions from its member states to sustain its operations and enhance aviation safety oversight in West Africa. Speaking at the 29th Board of Directors meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, Chairman of the Board and Director-General…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a contract for the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology to supply starter packs for manufacturing leather goods and footwear, a move aimed at boosting local production and entrepreneurship. Briefing State House correspondents, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan…
In a strategic move to shield Nigerian farmers from the adverse effects of climate change, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) have joined forces to enhance climate resilience in the agricultural sector. During a meeting at NiMet headquarters on March 3, 2025, the agency’s…
