Balami FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Foundation Targets 160 Youths for Scholarship in Aviation Studies

The Isaac Balami Foundation has announced the official launch of its tuition-free aviation scholarship programmes, as part of the Isaac Balami Foundation Youth Empowerment Scheme (iYES), which began on February 3, 2025. The initiative is designed to empower 160 qualified Nigerian youths eager to pursue careers in the aviation industry. The programme commenced with orientation […]

Aviation

Airlines Spend $3.5bn Yearly Overseas on Maintenance, Others

Expenditure by airlines for maintenance, training of personnel and funds repatriated by foreign airlines yearly has been put at $3.5 billion, THISDAY’s investigation has revealed. The expenditure also included cost of reinsurance with international companies and purchase of aircraft spare parts. The figures were compiled from data made available by the International Air Transport Association […]