LABOUR

NAAPE Sets Bold Course for Aviation Professionals

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has launched a new chapter in its history as the newly elected National Executive Council convened for its inaugural, historic meeting on Tuesday. The event, held in Abuja, was hailed by its President, Captain Bunmi Gindeh as marking a “significant milestone” and setting the stage for […]

Airlines

Of NIMET’s Strike and Air Travellers’ Safety

Last week Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) went on strike in protest against poor welfare of the workers and the reneging of earlier agreement by the management. NIMET statutorily provides weather forecast for airlines and it is internationally recognized as the sole provider of weather report for the aviation industry in Nigeria. NIMET is a federal government agency […]

Airlines

Air Peace Reacts to Arrest of NLC President, Ajaero

Air Peace Airlines Limited has reacted to the reports indicating the arrest of the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero and explained why there is an attempt to link the indigenous carrier to the labour leader’s arrest.  The airline said that NLC eroded its operations at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri […]

NIMET

NIMET’s Protracted Labour Challenges

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has been having labour issues over the welfare of its workers since the past nine years and recently the workers of the agency have threatened to embark on strike action for seven days in protest against over 42 months unpaid salary arrears. NiMET workers issued a warning in a letter […]

Aviation

FAAN Condemns NLC Picketing of Lagos, Abuja Airports over Dispute with Imo Governor

*Action against nation’s law, says Babalakin The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr. Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu has condemned the disruption of flight operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade […]