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The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, has been conferred with an Honorary Fellowship by the Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to aviation safety. The prestigious Honorary Fellowship is reserved for professionals who have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to…
Nigeria and Algeria are set to enhance air connectivity with the launch of a new direct flight route linking Algeria, Abuja, and Douala. This development follows a meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, and the Algerian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Mezoued Hosine, where…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has announced a strategic partnership with CARE Nigeria, a subsidiary of CARE USA, aimed at improving the dissemination of weather and climate data to last-mile users and vulnerable communities. Speaking during a meeting with CARE Nigeria’s Country Director, Dr. Hussaini Abdu, in Abuja on February…
Former Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Dr. Harold Demuren, has emphasized the need for continuous staff training to ensure aviation safety in Nigeria. Speaking at the NCAA @25 Gala and Award Night on Saturday, Demuren urged the federal government to sustain training initiatives for NCAA personnel to…
The Federal Government has called on aviation stakeholders to reaffirm their dedication to a progressive, sustainable, and innovative industry that ensures safer skies for Nigeria. Speaking at the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in Abuja, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, emphasized…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, alongside the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has emphasized the critical role of technological adaptation and economic regulation in ensuring a safer and more efficient aviation industry in Nigeria. Speaking at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)…
The Abuja Transport and Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA) has elected new executives to steer the association from 2025 to 2027. The keenly contested election took place in Abuja on February 12, 2025, following the expiration of the previous leadership’s tenure. Ejike Ejike emerged as the new chairman after securing an…
The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) in Abuja has entered into a strategic partnership with ATOM Aviation Training Services, a renowned aviation training institution based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 12, 2024. The…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has strengthened its commitment to supporting farmers and agrarian communities through strategic partnerships with universities and higher institutions. The agency’s Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Charles Anosike, highlighted this initiative during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taraba State University…
The Acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Ona Najomo, has emphasized that the future of Nigeria’s aviation industry hinges on implementing an efficient and transparent procurement system aligned with global best practices. NCAA.GOV.NG Speaking at the symposium titled “Understanding Procurement Process for Optimum Organizational…
