“The future of aviation in West Africa depends on how well we collaborate today.” Demonstrating this commitment, Captain Alex Badeh Jr. Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), visited Mr. Esayas Woldemariam Hailu, Chief Executive Officer of Asky Airlines, in Lomé, Togo today. The high-level engagement marked a significant step in fostering regional…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, has commissioned the inaugural Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor, marking a major milestone in regional trade facilitation and continental integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. The historic flag-off event held on Sunday, May…
From Marcel Duru, Owerri The vice – President Kashim Shettima and Sultan of Sokoto on Friday arrived at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Air Port Owerri to inaugurate the first flight of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 hajj operation to Saudi Arabia.Thousands of Moslem worshippers ably led by the Governor Hope Uzodimma welcome the Vice President…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has begun an on-site investigation into the crash-landing of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School. The incident occurred at 17:28 local time on May 23, 2025, during a simulated instrument approach on Runway 05 at General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin. NSIB…
By Femi Anamelechi The Murtala Mohammed Area Commend ( MMAC) of Nigeria Custom Service has achieved a breakthrough by announcing its first successful 24-hour cargo clearance operations with user of the indigenous B’Odogwu platform.The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Michael Awe, announced the breakthrough on Monday, 19 May 2025, and pointed out the speed and…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has responded to recent concerns regarding the safety of Nigerian airports, clarified its role in the investigation of the helicopter crash involving the late Herbert Wigwe, and provided updates on its expanded mandate covering all modes of transport. In response to a statement from the U.S. State Department suggesting…
By Cosmas Okereafor The popular saying that ‘’what a man can do, a woman can do even better is playing out fast, at the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), where Mrs Olubunmi kuku is holding sway as the Managing Director, Chief Executive officer of the Authority. There is clear indication that FAAN is on…
By Cosmas Okereafor Following the diversion of flights from Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu, to the Chinua Achebe International Cargo Airport in Umueri, the management of the airport says they are leaving no stone unturned to ensure seamless operations. The Managing Director and chief executive officer of the Anambra State owned airport, Mr. Martins Nwafor in…
By Cosmas Okereafor Airplanes flying in and out of the country may be at risk as three aviation unions in the country, National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP) and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) have directed its members in…
By Cosmas Okereafor As part of efforts to modernize the Nigerian airspace infrastructure, a team of NAMA officials is currently at the Rhode and Schwarz factory in German on a Factory Assessment Test (FAT) of critical communication equipment needed to enhance the efficiency of the agency’s air – ground communication infrastructure. Led by the Managing…
