Accident Investigation Bureau Aviation

AIB, UNILAG Partner on Use of Material Laboratory

Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on the use of its metallurgical laboratory at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. Engr. Akin Olateru, the Commissioner of AIB at the signing of the agreement at the Senate Building of UNILAG, said that the laboratory […]

Abuja Airport Aviation

Firm to Invest N9.7B on Ground Transportation at MMIA

Elysium Integrated Development Company has completed plans to invest N9.720 billion ($27 million) in a mass transit ground transportation structure at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.   This was disclosed by the Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika on Tuesday in Abuja when inaugurating the project team for the construction of proposed […]

New International Terminal, Lagos Aviation

Study Shows New Airport Terminals Lack Facilities, Require $500m for Upgrade

The new terminals at the Nigeria’s major airports slated to come on stream before the end of this year may not be ready for use as planned because the facilities lack basic infrastructure for passenger facilitation. Studies conducted by the federal government and carried out by Arcaid, Architects and Environmental Consultants have revealed that the […]

Dana Air Assures of Safety over Emergency Door Fall

Nigeria’s major domestic operator has explained that the fall of the emergency door of one of its aircraft on landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has not infringed on the safety of its operations. The airline said that it has commenced investigation into the incident and allayed the fears of its passengers. Dana […]

New Airports Terminals May Gulp Additional N10bn

There is an indication that the federal government may source for additional N10 billion to provide the basic amenities, and relocate some facilities before the new terminals built at the four major airports in Abuja, Lagos, Kano and Port Harcourt would come on stream. THISDAY learnt from informed source that the project cost would be […]