In less than three weeks, 20-22 November 2017 precisely, Nigeria will be the first country in the world to host the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO World Aviation Forum (IWAF). Although, it is the third edition, but first by any country. ICAO has held the first two editions at its headquarters in Montreal, Canada in […]
Although many Nigerians, including airline operators, are in support of the federal government’s plan to concession the major airports, others have cautioned that if the process is not transparent, it could generate problems that will plunge the sector into endless controversies From all indications, no amount of pressure will push the federal government to go […]
On Tuesday, the Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika formally received the certificate awarded to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos and noted that the three other major airports in Abuja, Kano and Port Harcourt would also be certified soon. The Lagos airport was certified by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Organisation (NCAA) under […]
The Honourable Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has applauded the collaborative effort of aviation agencies that resulted in the issuance of an aerodrome certificate to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The Honourable Minister, while receiving the certificate from the Managing Director of FAAN, Engr Saleh Dunoma, […]
After 13 years of agitation the federal government has finally given approval of N450 billion for the payment of gratuities and other retirement benefits to the former staff of defunct Nigeria Airways. This is a cheering news, especially for the ex-workers of NAL many of whom might have given up hope for the payment of […]