Aligbe: Those Opposed to Airport Concessions are Enemies of Nigeria

Industry consultant and CEO of Belujane Konsult, Chris Aligbe has said the National Assembly is contributing to the retardation of the aviation industry and called for the transparent concession of airport facilities. Before the Senate backed down on Tuesday, the members opposed the planned closure of the Abuja airport for comprehensive work on the runway. […]

Why Closure of Abuja Airport is Imperative

Closing the Abuja airport would not have been subjected to debate if the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority was allowed to carry out its responsibility without interferences This is the first time a critical safety decision on airport infrastructure is being subjected to political debate. Although the Senate, which opposed the closure of Abuja airport for […]

Despite Opposition from Senate, Stakeholders Insist on Abuja Airport Closure

Despite the rejection of the planned closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for major rehabilitation of the runway, industry experts have insisted that to avert major accident and ensure safety the airport must be closed for thorough and comprehensive work to be done at the facility.   The former General Manager, Corporate Communication […]

NANTA Supports FG on Total Rehabilitation of Abuja Runway

The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has given support to the federal government’s plan to rehabilitate the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja; saying for a thorough job to be done the closure of the airport was inevitable.   The Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika announced the airport would […]

Foreign Airlines Demand Standard Foreign Exchange Rate

International carriers that operate to different destinations in the country have called on the federal government to give them standard exchange rate for the repatriation of revenues earned from ticket sales or they would be forced to leave Nigeria.   The Sales Manager of Emirates Airlines, Eghe Ekhator, issued the threat, why explaining the reasons […]