From addressing passenger complaints to initiating sanctions on defaulting airlines to certifying Nigerian airports and tackling illegal charter operations in Nigeria, reforms being introduced by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have continued to reshape the country’s aviation sector. It is no longer business as usual for airlines that delay and cancel flights for no …
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The federal government has assured Nigerians that a new national air carrier will soon commence operations. This announcement was made by the newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Abubakar Kana, during a handover ceremony organized by the ministry. Kana emphasized that establishing a national air carrier is one of his …
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Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has assured the citizens of the country of improved air safety following the enhancement of its safety surveillance systems. This assurance was given by Chris Najomo, acting director-general, during the annual New Year prayers held at the authority’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. The event, which marked the beginning of a …
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In the 2025 budget that was presented to the National Assembly, the Federal Government allocated N105,953,496,365 to the aviation sector. The budget included no financing for the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria or the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority. Compared to the 2024 total budget of N63,317,450,275, The Punch reported that the 2025 allocation represents an …
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde says one of his priorities this year for the state is the completion of the upgrade of Ibadan Airport to international standards. Makinde, who spoke yesterday, said although he had been getting much banter on the viability of the facility, efforts being put in place so far by his administration …
A cleric and philanthropist, Prophet Sam Olu-Alo, has urged Southwest Governors to collaborate with the newly formed Southwest Development Commission and invest in the construction of an interstate speed rail network to boost connectivity and economic growth of the region. The cleric, the Planter, Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain Worldwide, stated that the transformative potential …
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Nigerians would have to look out for changes that would take place in nine palaces and their proximal roads as they have been identified for federal interventions in the proposed 2025 appropriation bill. The intervention would separately be targeted directly at the palaces for upgrade, proximal roads for construction or solar light installation, and ecological …
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Taiwo Shittu, managing director of Lanre Shittu Motors (LSM), has called on the National Assembly to enact sustainable policies to drive the growth of Nigeria’s automotive industry. Shittu made the appeal when the Senate Committee on Industry paid a working visit to the LSM Automobile Assembly Plant in Lagos when the lawmakers inspected the LSM …
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to addressing the infrastructure deficit in Ogun West Senatorial District, particularly the poor state of roads in the region. Speaking at the Odun Omo Iganmode Festival held at the Otta Mini Stadium, AUD School, Otta, on Saturday, Abiodun, represented by his Deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, lamented …
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Work is seriously in progress on the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project as the first 120km is being constructed in Sokoto. The minister of Works, Dave Umahi, gave the assurance in a press release on Saturday in Lagos. “It has been procured, and work is going on by Hitech, using concrete. “Then, you have the Kebbi section, …
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