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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…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has forecasted high-intensity rainfall between May and June 2025, warning of potential flash floods in coastal cities. This was disclosed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during the annual climate prediction presentation in Abuja. According to the forecast, the onset of…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and its affiliated unions have postponed a planned strike indefinitely following successful negotiations with management. The strike, initially set to begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, was suspended after agreements were reached during discussions held in Abuja. At a media briefing on Monday, February 3,…
A United Airlines Boeing 787-800, carrying 245 passengers and 11 crew members, made an emergency return to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, in the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2025. The aircraft, which departed at 23:59 on Thursday, experienced a technical issue mid-flight, prompting the pilot to report…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Friday, 24th January 2025, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nigeria’s leading telecommunication services provider MTN, and advanced weather intelligence company, Tomorrow.io, to develop a Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) System aimed at delivering location-specific, actionable weather advisories to Nigerian farmers via mobile…
