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Osun State Solicits FG’s Support to Build Airport

11Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Osun State Solicits FG’s Support to Build Airport

Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has solicited support from the Federal Government for the state’s airport project. The governor on Thursday visited the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika where he sought support from the ministry to help the state accomplish the construction of its airport. A tweet by the official Twitter handle of the Federal Ministry of Aviation disclosed the visit. The tweet read, "Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has visited Aviation Minister, Sen. @hadisirika in his office to solicit support for the state's Airport Project." https://twitter.com/fmaviationng/status/1337023925402939394 The airport site is located at Ido Osun, Ede North/ Egbedore Local Government Area.

4Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, News, Nigeria

Arik Air Dismisses 300 Workers

The management of Arik Air has terminated the appointment of 300 members of staff of airline. The airline disclosed this in a statement titled, “Arik Air management declares 300 staff redundant” released on Friday. It said the decision to sack some staff members was informed by the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on business operation. It added that a redundancy package would be made available to the affected workers with the assistance of the aviation unions. The statement partly read, “Arising from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the constrained ability of the airline to complete heavy maintenance activities and return its planes to operations, stunted revenues against increasing operational costs, the management of Arik Air (In Receivership) has decla...

FG Ratifies $3.1bn Customs Automation Concession Project

3Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, News, Nigeria

FG Ratifies $3.1bn Customs Automation Concession Project

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has ratified the concession of the automation project of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Minister of finance, budget and national planning, Zainab Ahmed said the automation project will cost $3.1 billion. She noted the project will be concessioned for 20 years. The council also approved N13.122 billion for automation of airports in Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Port Harcourt and consequent transformation of the airports from their current analogue to full digital operations Ahmed said, “The main objective of this project is to completely automate every aspect of the customs business and to institutionalize the use of smart and emerging technologies that will enhance the statutory function of the Nigerian Customs Service in the areas of revenue gener...

NIS Issues Entry Guidelines Ahead of September 5 International Flights Resumption

3Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

NIS Issues Entry Guidelines Ahead of September 5 International Flights Resumption

The Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandele has disclosed guidelines for immigrants ahead of resumption of international flights and visa payment. The NIS boss stated this during a remote meeting with relevant stakeholders to look into travel concerns and automation of Travel Work Permit on Wednesday in Abuja, Punch reports. Public Relations Officer of NIS, Sunday James in a communique Stated the adopted procedures took note of Federal Government’s guidelines for the resumption of international flight operations from September 5. Babandede identified Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, as airports approved by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola for the implementation. He went on to list the p...

Crashed Lagos Helicopter Has no Black Box – Investigation Bureau

29Aug

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu1 Comment

Aviation, News, Nigeria, Safety, Transportation

Crashed Lagos Helicopter Has no Black Box – Investigation Bureau

The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has said that the Bell 206-B3 that crashed on Salvation Road, Opebi in the Ikeja area of Lagos State has no black box. Investigation has started without the black box, revealed AIG, the investigating body in charge of all air-related mishaps in Nigeria. The black box is certified by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, the United Nations designated agency for global aviation regulation as key resource for improvement of aviation safety. Also known as flight recorders, voice recordings from the flight are important for determining cause of aviation accidents. They are most useful to determine what happened on an aircraft before accidents, especially the pilot’s last conversation. The helicopter which crashed into a fence demarcating...

Breaking: Two Dead as Helicopter Crashes in Lagos

28Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, Breaking News, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Transportation

Breaking: Two Dead as Helicopter Crashes in Lagos

A plane has crashed in Lagos, Nigeria leading to the death of the pilot and one passenger. Reports say one person was rescued alive from the Quorum Aviation owned helicopter, Sahara Reporters reports. Eye witness account say the crash took place around the Salvation Bus-stop area of Lagos. The figures were confirmed by Nosa Okunbor, Head of Public Affairs of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency. Okunbor said, "There are three casualties. Two died. One resuscitated and taken to the hospital."

Aisha Buhari Confirms Escaping Plane Crash

23Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, Breaking News, News, Nigeria, Transportation

Aisha Buhari Confirms Escaping Plane Crash

Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari has confirmed escaping a plane crash while returning from a medical trip abroad. The first lady disclosed the development in a post on her official Facebook page. Her statement confirms earlier reports of the first lady been involved in a plane scare, prompting her to confirm the incident while confirming she landed unscathed. Mrs Buhari said, “I want to use this opportunity to thank all Nigerians for their prayers and well wishes while I was away for medical treatment. I am well now and fully recovered and had since returned back home, Nigeria. “On our way back, the Nigerian Airforce Flight encountered a violent clear air turbulence which was navigated safely and professionally by the Captain and crew of the Flight. “I want ...

Scores Dead as Plane Crashes in South Sudan

22Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, Breaking News, News

Scores Dead as Plane Crashes in South Sudan

Scores of people are believed to have died in South Sudan after a cargo plane that took off from airport in Juba crashed. Eight people were on board the plane that belongs to South west Aviation which was heading to Northen Bahr el Ghazal state, Kur Kuol Director of Juba International Airport said. Kuol said, “Eight people were on board and I still don’t have details about the number of people died in the crash.” Six dead bodies were seen on the ground and one injured person was rushed to hospital, eyewitnesses say. Source: CTGN

Enugu Airport Fence Vandalism: FG Vows to Bring Perpetrator to Book

14Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, Crime, Justice, News, Nigeria, Transportation

Enugu Airport Fence Vandalism: FG Vows to Bring Perpetrator to Book

Says it will deploy all lawful means to protect national security asset Aviation Minister applauds Buhari, Ugwuanyi’s intervention The federal government, on Thursday, vowed to apply all lawful means to prosecute one Arch. John J. Emejulu, who was responsible for the destruction of the concrete perimeter fence, covering about 2km, being erected at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of the airport. Speaking to newsmen after inspecting the site to ascertain the level of destruction, the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, expressed deep sadness that the perpetrator could take such an unlawful act by destroying a “national security asset”, at a time the federal government was in the course of delivering the...

FAAN Speaks on Readiness for Eid-El-Kabir Celebration

29Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, Covid-19, Economy, Finance, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security, Transportation

FAAN Speaks on Readiness for Eid-El-Kabir Celebration

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured air travelers of its readiness to serve Nigerians during the Sallah celebrations. A statement released through its Twitter handled signed by Henrietta Yakubu General Manager, Corporate Affairs expressed its commitment to ensure safety of its airports and travelers. The Federal Government is ensuring gradual reopening of airports after closure due to COVID-19 pandemic. The statement read, “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) assures all airport users that Nigerian airports under its management are fully ready to play host to air travelers during this Sallah celebrations. As part of our commitment to ensure safe, healthy and seamless facilitation of our highly esteemed passengers during the Sallah celebrations...