Radar Aviation

Elusive Radar Coverage of Nigeria

The Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria, which was installed in 2010 was meant to capture, identify aircraft in the airspace and assist air traffic controllers in guiding the aircraft safely to its destination. But since its installation the system has been dogged by inconsistent maintenance programme and endless upgrade. Last year, the federal government moved […]

Aviation

Recruitments without Due Process

One of the major characteristics that marred President Buhari’s administration in the aviation industry is the lack of open advertisement for employment throughout the eight years of his administration, even though new persons were recruited every month into the various parastatals that made up the aviation industry. The recruitments include workers from Level 8 to […]

Aviation

Stakeholders Lament Frequent Runway Closures at Lagos, Abuja Airports

Airline operators and other stakeholders in the aviation industry have condemned the frequent runway closure at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, saying that such closures have become major cause of delays and flight cancellations. The stakeholders also said that major reason for the closures is the […]

Aviation

NAMA to Increase Airlines’ Profitability with SBAS

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has resolved to constantly upgrade navigational infrastructure in the country. This is borne out of the determination to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency of airlines and increase their profitability in the long run through reduced operational costs. The acting Managing Director of NAMA, Matthew Pwajok, stated this in Abuja […]

Aviation

NAMA Collaborates with NIGCOMSAT to Expand Its Satellite-based Navigation System, Improve Safety in Flight Operations

To further improve safety in Nigeria’s airspace, save money for airlines and give precise guidance to pilots, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is collaborating with the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) to expand its satellite-based navigation system known as Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS). According to NAMA, the expansion will not just cover Nigeria’s […]