The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, is ramping up efforts to attract investors for Nigeria’s aviation industry. The minister, who is on a working visit to the United States said talks are at an advanced stage between Nigeria and United over the resumption of direct flights from Huston. Keyamo disclosed this in Houston, …
The global flight navigation systems market covering airports and advisory air traffic services to aircraft is projected to grow from $18.38 billion to $29.15 billion in the next six years. The projected 6.8 percent growth, global regulatory data indicated, is hinged on an increase in the number of aircraft in flight across the globe, causing …
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The House of Representatives yesterday mandated its committee on aviation to investigate the hike in international flight fares and poor service delivery by foreign airlines operating in Nigeria. This, it said, was to curb unwholesome practices by airlines and ensure that flight fares were at par with those of neighboring countries. It also called on …
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The Nigerian Railways flagged off e-ticketing for the Lagos-Ibadan and Itakpe–Warri routes on Monday. Said Alkali, the Minister of Transportation, says the Nigerian Railways, will commence e-ticketing on Wednesday. Mr Alkali said this on Monday in Abuja during the flag-off of e-ticketing for the Lagos-Ibadan and Itakpe–Warri routes. According to him, the e-ticketing system will direct …
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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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