Over the years, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has maintained a safe and stable air navigation environment. The agency under the leadership of it’s Managing Director/Chief Executive, Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar entered 2026 with the enormous responsibility of sustaining safe, efficient and reliable air navigation services amid rising aircraft movements, aging infrastructure, funding constraints…
Half of this year, 2026 in so many ways is seen to have recorded remarkable improvement in the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN),.The authority from the much we know has intensified efforts in many areas of its statutory functions especially in modernising the airport infrastructure, beefing of operational standards and in all, improvement of…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Joint Action Committee of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called for the commercialisation or privatisation of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), describing the recommendation as both timely and necessary.Without a doubt, commercialising or privatising NAMA would unlock access to private equity, private financing, international bonds, and capital markets,…
By Cosmas Okereafor Nigerian appear to have moved away from the era when devastating air crashes that rocked the foundation of the industry was the order of the day. Aviation safety anywhere is anchored on institutional memory in which case; inspections, certifications, and oversight functions cannot be over emphasized. The rules therefore that protect passengers…
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 The president of Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), Comrade Adedayo Alale, has urged the newly inaugurated executive committee members of Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) branch, to lead with integrity, transparency, unity and dedication leadership is about service. Speaking at the ANAP secretariat at FAAN Transport yard, Ikeja, shortly before…
From Marcel Duru, Owerri. Nigeria Police Command headed by Commissioner of Police Audu Booso has recently arrested Eleven kidnap Suspects killed Two rescued 13 in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State Speaking at the Command Head quarter in Owerri, Imo recently he said that Egbema Division and local vigilantes, raided a suspected kidnappers hideout…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has again reaffirmed its commitment to advancing intra-African trade by deepening its partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to strengthen trade facilitation, enhance customs cooperation, and accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).The commitment was reaffirmed during a working visit by the…
By Femi Anamelechi Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has joined family, friends, and associates to commemorate the 80th birthday of former Chief Judge of the state, Justice Paul Obidigwe. During the event held in Onitsha, the Governor paid tribute to the legal expert’s legacy of service and dedication.”On behalf of the government…
By Femi Anamelechi The World Bank has confirmed that Anambra State did not express interest to participate in its 2024 HOPE-Governance Program, contrary to media reports alleging that the State was denied the World Bank loan facility due to poor performance benchmarks.According to the World Bank, in its Implementation Status & Results Report on Nigeria…
