FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

FG to Chinese Firm: Our Jets Are Sovereign Assets, Immune from Seizure

*Commences legal, diplomatic moves to recover seized presidential aircraft *Ogun takes steps to vacate order, faults legal process by foreign firm *Obi demands explanation, says situation embarrassing The federal government, yesterday, reacted to the alleged seizure of three presidential planes in Paris, France, following a dispute between a private Chinese firm and the Ogun State government, saying those aircraft are sovereign assets and, therefore, immune from confiscation. Citing extant principles of international law, the government acknowledged […]

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

As Immigration Sets Up Panel for Woman Who Tore Husband’s Passport

Last Saturday a woman, Favour Igiebor,  tore up her husband’s international passport on arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA), Lagos before security operatives and other travellers. She had returned from Europe alongside her husband and children and landed at the Lagos airport. Shocked and enraged security officers, including that of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) accosted her […]

FAAN

FAAN to Replace Existing Scanners to Improve Security at International Airports

In order to keep to the global Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) in air transport, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has moved to upgrade and expand security equipment at international airports to ensure comprehensive screening of passengers.  The agency has therefore kicked off plans to replace all single-view scanners with standard double-view ones at the major […]

FAAN

FAAN to Establish Magistrate Court at Airports for Instant Trial of Offenders Who Defy Regulations

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has concluded plans to establish a magistrate court at airports across the country for the immediate trial of offenders who defy anti-touting and other airport regulations. The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, who made this known yesterday, during a meeting between FAAN management and heads of […]

Airlines

United Nigeria Airlines Attains Another IOSA Safety Certification

United Nigeria Airlines has announced that it has successfully achieved its second IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification, thus reaffirming its commitment to the highest standards of operational safety and excellence. IOSA certification is a globally recognized benchmark for operational safety, and this achievement demonstrates the company’s dedication to maintaining the highest levels of safety and quality in its […]