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MODERNISING NIGERIA’S AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES: The Case For Commercialising Or Privatising The Nigerian Air Space Management Agency (NAMA).

Clement Olumba1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

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,…

CASH Squeeze In NCAA Will Jeopardize Aviation Safety.

Clement Olumba1 week ago1 week ago09 mins

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…

AIR PEACE Welcomes Brand-New EMBRAER E175 To Nigeria, Strengthening Fleet And Operational Connectivity.

Clement Olumba1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

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…

ANAP President Sues For Intergity, Transparent Leadership, As SAHCO Gets Excos.

Clement Olumba1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

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…

ENCOMIUMS AS SAHCO CABIN CLEANER RETURNS $730, CREDIT CARDS FOUND ON BA FLIGHT.

Clement Olumba2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor Stakeholders in the aviation industry and members of the public have continued to commend the integrity and honesty of Mr Ibrahim Bala Zakari for returning USD 730 found in a British Airways AircraftZakari, a cabin cleaner, while cleaning British Airways Aircraft, Flight BA8382,that landed in Abuja from London recovered a purse from…

Aviation Minister Receives In Audience Miss World Nigeria… Emphasizes Aviation and Tourism As Key Drivers of National Development.

Clement Olumba2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, on Tuesday received in audience Miss World Nigeria, Queen Tamunosoye Karibi-George, and her entourage in Abuja, where he pledged the Ministry’s support towards her participation at the forthcoming Miss World Pageant in Vietnam.Leading the delegation, Team Lead, Prince Iwefa Aganaba, expressed…

AIR PEACE COMPLETES SECOND HUMANITARIAN EVACUATION FROM SOUTH AFRICA, BRINGS HOME 271 NIGERIANS.

Clement Olumba2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor West Africa’s largest airline and Nigeria’s premier carrier, Air Peace, has successfully concluded its second humanitarian evacuation mission from South Africa, safely airlifting 271 stranded Nigerian nationals back home in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria.The evacuation flight, operated with the airline’s flagship Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft, departed Johannesburg and arrived…

NAHCO EXTENDS RELATIONSHIP WITH QATAR, SAUDIA, ASKY• SIGNS FRESH CONTRACT WITH FLYGABON, OTHERS… commences solar cells export to US.

Clement Olumba3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor West Africa’s foremost ground handling service provider, the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahco aviance), has announced further consolidation of its dominance in the ground handling segment of Aviation industry with the extension of its contract with Qatar Airways, Saudia Airlines and ASKY.The company also signed a fresh contract with new entrant…

PenCom, NSIWC Take Steps To Resolve Friction Between NAMA And Retirees.

Clement Olumba3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) have stepped in to resolve the brewing friction between the management of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and its retirees over outstanding pension adjustments. At the core of the dispute were harmonised pension benefits and adjustments spanning…

UNITED NIGERIA AIR POSITIONS TO OPERATE MONROVIA, DAKAR, WEST AFRICA, LONDON AND NEW YORK ROUTES.

Clement Olumba3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor The Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), Mr. Adedayo Olawuyi has disclosed that its airline is positioning to operate on major routes across West and Central Africa including London and New York routes in the nearest future. The airline presently operates 15 destinations across Nigeria, including Accra, with a daily…