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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has certified Arco Aviation Academy to offer training for Remote Pilot Aircraft Systems (RPAS), formally designating it as an Approved Training Organization (ATO) in Nigeria. The certification adds to efforts aimed at building technical capacity in the country’s growing drone sector. This development was announced in a statement posted …

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Kayode Opeifa, managing director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), says the federal government will soon announce a major railway expansion plan, with new lines connecting multiple cities across the country. Speaking on Saturday during ‘Sunrise Daily,’ a programme on Channels Television, Opeifa said the new railway lines will come up in more cities “than …

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By Philip Yatai The Transportation Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has threatened to prosecute motorists driving against traffic and those beating red lights. The director of the Directorate of Road Traffic Service (DRTS), Abdulateef Bello, gave the warning in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. Bello said the transportation secretariat was deeply …

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By Zainab Oyekan The Plateau government says it has overhauled its transport systems and also cut down the transportation fares. Mr Davou Gyang, the Commissioner for Transportation, disclosed this on Tuesday in Jos during a media briefing on activities and achievements of his office from May 2023 to date. Gyang listed reforms in the state’s …

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Nigeria has emerged as the chairman of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG), a West African sub-regional organization with 7 member states poised toward enhanced air safety and regulations for safer skies. Speaking at the 4th Council of Ministers at the ongoing 18 BAG meeting on Thursday in Abuja, the immediate past Chairman of the Banjul …

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Nigeria’s aviation industry has reached a significant economic milestone, contributing approximately $1.7 billion to the country’s Gross Domestic Product, according to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). This substantial figure underscores the transformative impact of private sector participation in reshaping the nation’s aviation landscape. Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, FAAN’s Managing Director, revealed these statistics during …

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The Lagos State Government has issued a travel advisory for motorists ahead of the ECOWAS Summit, scheduled from May 27 to 29. Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, made this known in a statement on Monday. She said traffic diversions are to ensure smooth flow and …

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Nigeria has emerged the Chairman, Banjul Accord Group (BAG), a West African sub-regional organization with 7 member states poised toward enhanced air safety and regulations for safer skies. Speaking at the 4th Council of Ministers at the ongoing 18 BAG meeting on Thursday in Abuja, the immediate past Chairman of the Banjul Accord Group, who …

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LAGOS— The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authori­ty (NCAA) has said that despite the huge number of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), otherwise known as drones, none of the equipment falls under the certified category in the country. The NCAA also debunked the allegation that it costs about N3 million for drone users to register the equipment with …

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it is working with the Office of the national security adviser (ONSA) to deploy an anti-drone system for threat detection and neutralisation. Chris Najomo, director-general of the NCAA, spoke on Wednesday during the fifth drone technology conference and exhibition held in Lagos. Najomo said the authority is dedicated …

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