By Cosmas Okereafor The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has described locomotive pilots as the driving force behind the ongoing transformation and reforms in Nigeria’s railway sector.Dr. Opeifa made this known at the graduation ceremony of 31 newly trained locomotive pilots who successfully completed over one year of intensive…
By Cosmas Okereafor Lagos, Nigeria – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, have signed an interline agreement that connects the two carriers’ networks, opening 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa to Etihad’s guests.Under the agreement, Etihad guests will be able to travel…
By Femi Anamelechi The Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has Pledged unwavering commitment to promoting local industrial growth and protecting Nigeria’s economy following the auction of seized petroleum and palm oil products valued at ₦26.53 million.Speaking during the public auction held at the Command’s Oron Outstation in Akwa Ibom State, the…
By Cosmas Okereafor Aeronautical Communications Officers across Nigerian airports have been admonished to continue to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, vigilance, and service excellence.Alhaji Rabiu Mohammed Sani, President National Air Traffic Communicators Association of Nigeria (NACAN) who made this call during the graduation of the Aeronautical Mobile Service Course No. 8 (AMS-08) at the…
By Dr Abdullahi Musa. Every safe landing conceals an intricate architecture of technology, engineering precision and human expertise that few passengers ever notice. Modern aviation owes its remarkable safety record not merely to sophisticated aircraft, but to the invisible systems that guide every flight from departure to destination. Those systems are neither accidental nor inexpensive….
By Cosmas Okereafor The National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has urged the federal government to strengthen national air navigation system for ensuring the safe, orderly, and efficient movement of aircraft within Nigeria’s sovereign airspaceIn a statement by Engr. Selzing D. MiriPresident National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) Engr. Muhammadu S. Shuaibi General…
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…
