By Cosmas Okereafor The Federal Government of Nigeria has concluded its strategic engagement with the world’s leading aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) as the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), today led a delegation of Nigerian airline operators on a working visit to Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre…
By Cosmas Okereafor Continuing its remarkable stride in fleet modernization, route expansion, and elevated passenger experience, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace Limited, has welcomed its brand-new Embraer E175 aircraft to Nigeria, marking another significant milestone in its unwavering commitment to providing world-class air travel across Nigeria, the West Coast of Africa and…
By Cosmas Okereafor Boeing has commenced its first tranche of advanced technical training program in Lagos for Nigerian airline engineers as part of its continued commitment to strengthen aviation safety, operational readiness and workforce development across Africa. The training, taking place from June 16 to July 29, will instruct 16 engineers from Nigerian carriers, United…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has received preliminary reports concerning an occurrence involving a privately operated aircraft in the vicinity of Asaba, Delta State, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Preliminary Information available indicates that the aircraft conducted a missed approach at approximately 0743 local time while attempting to land at Asaba. Subsequently, the aircraft…
By Femi Anamelechi Professor Bart Nnaji the former Minister of Power and Chairman of Geometric Power Limited,, has been confirmed as the Special Guest of Honour at the forthcoming SUPERNEWS Conference and 10th Anniversary slated for July 7, 2026, in Lagos.The theme of the conference which is “Local content & Digitization: Building synergy between oil…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame has announced that preparations are at advanced stages for the induction of new entrants into its prestigious Hall of Fame, following the conclusion of final screening of nominees. Organisers of the event, Mr Wole Shadare and Mr Gboyega Adeoye, confirmed that finishing touches are currently being…
From Marcel Duru Owerri. The President of Students Association of Ngor-Okpala Comrade Livinus Ekemba has urged the governor of Imo State Senator Hope Uzodimma to reopen University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine which was closed down during the tenure of governor Emeka Ihedioha in 2019.Speaking at Rock View Hotel Okigwe Road Owerri Imo State, Ekemba…
By Cosmas Okereafor West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has reinforced its commitment to operational excellence and global best practices through a strategic engagement with leading aviation training organisation, Dutch Aviation Trainers (DAT).The meeting, which took place today, 21st May, 2026, at the Air Peace Corporate Headquarters in Lagos, brought together the leadership of both…
By Femi Anamelechi Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has urged Nigerians to rise and counter the toxic pop-culture that glamourizes abuse of substances as an acceptable way of life especially among the youth.Marwa gave the charge during the official commissioning of the Agency’s…
By Cosmas Okereafor The President of Aeronautical Information Management Association of Nigeria (AIMAN), Dr Ibrahim Audu says, significant milestones have been achieved toward strengthening the profession and aligning operational standards with global best practices.Demonstrating purposeful leadership, strategic engagement, and commitment to the advancement of Aeronautical Information Management in the past two years, Dr Audu, in…
