The Senate has called on the Federal Government to begin the process of upgrading the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri, Borno State for international operations. It urged the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo, to take urgent action on its resolution and further mandated its Committee on Aviation for a follow-up and …
In a bid to enhance the efficiency and ease of transportation across Nigeria, the Minister of Transportation, Mr Sai’du Alkali, has officially launched the e-ticketing services for Lagos-Ibadan and Itakpe-Warri train services. The long-awaited e-ticketing system was inaugurated on Monday, in Abuja. Vanguard reports that the new system aims to revolutionize the way passengers book …
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The Delta State Government has signed a ₦78 billion contract agreement with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for the construction of three flyover bridges, a cloverleaf interchange, pedestrian bridges, and the expansion of roads in Warri and its environs. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who signed the contract on behalf of the state government, expressed his confidence in …
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In a remarkable display of community solidarity, the Jiwa community has officially handed over a significant portion of their land to the Federal Government (FG) for the construction of the much anticipated second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, in Abuja. Vanguard reports that the proposed second runway aims to address the growing air …
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West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, on Monday, received a landing permit to fly into the United Kingdom airspace, as the airline marks its 9th year of operation. With the permit, Air Peace is set to commence the much-awaited London route, having satisfied all requirements as stated by the UK Civil Aviation Authority …
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Capt. Musa Nuhu, the Director-General, of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, speaks on the inability of the regulatory body to certify any of the international airports in the country and the recently concluded International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) safety audit, among others. Excerpts: Sir, a few years ago, Lagos …
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As some of the key aviation stakeholders in the Nigerian aviation industry continue to kick against multiple entry ports for foreign airlines, the Federal Government has further added more designations to international carriers operating in the country. At the inaugural flights of Uganda Airlines into the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on Thursday night, …
As part of activities to mark World Air Traffic Controllers Day, celebrated globally on October 20, Nigeria made history by having an all-female Air Traffic Control (ATC) Crew taking charge of all its control units nationwide including Area, Approach, and Terminal Control. The initiative was the brainchild of most of the senior female Controllers with …
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• Domestic carriers’ N100,000 per one-way trip may increase to N130,000• Confusion downstream as IATA Rate of Exchange surges by N139 in 24 hours• Foreign airlines bemoan $793m trapped funds, $300m legacy debt, illiquidity on I&E window• Aviation will not survive without a clear line of FX support for operators, IATA warns Steady free-fall of …
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The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, on Sunday, expressed satisfaction with repairs done on the Third Mainland Bridge, assuring motorists of a smooth ride till the commencement of a comprehensive rehabilitation in January 2024. Kesha gave the assurance on Sunday during an on-the-spot assessment of the repairs on the bridge. The …
