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Air Peace Resumes Flight Operations After Suspension of Strike By NiMeT Workers
Air Peace, Nigeria’s foremost airline and West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, has announced the resumption of all flight operations following the suspension of the industrial action by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and other labour unions in the aviation sector. The airline had suspended flights on Thursday after NiMET workers embarked on a strike crippling flight services across Nigeria's...
BASL condemns attack on staff, warns unruly passengers
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has condemned attack on its staff by passengers, warning it will no longer condone such under any circumstances. While reiterating its unwavering zero tolerance policy against any form of violence within the terminal premises, particularly against personnel discharging their lawful duties, the operators in a statement...
Evaluating Engr. Umar Farouk’s 18 Months at the Helm of NAMA
Engr. Umar Farouk, MD, NAMA By Abdulyekeen Ibn Umar As Engr. Umar Farouk, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), marks 18 months in office, it’s time to assess his performance and impact on the nation’s airspace management. Since taking the reins, Farouk has navigated the complex landscape of Nigeria’s aviation industry, implementing initiatives and making key decisions...
NiMeT’s strike: United Nigeria Airline says flight operations continue, assures travellers of safety
By Sade Williams United Nigeria Airlines has said its flight operations continue despite ongoing industrial action by workers of Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMeT) , assuring passengers of safety. The airline said in a statement by Chibuike Uloko, its Public Relations Officer that it is deploying alternative and internationally recognised weather data sources adding that its planning and dispatch teams are fully...
ValueJet to launch Lagos-Banjul flights May 15
Nigerian carrier, ValueJet has announced plans to commence direct flight operations to Banjul, The Gambia from Lagos on May 15th, 2025. The new Lagos to Banjul flight offers an essential air link between two of West Africa’s most dynamic regions, providing greater access to The Gambia’s growing tourism industry and facilitating stronger economic ties between Nigeria and The Gambia. This new...
NAMA moves to develop calibration unit, trains two pilots
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has began developing capacity for its flight calibration unit with the training of two pilots who were formally presented to the Managing Director of the Agency, Engr. Umar Farouk on Wednesday. The calibration unit was established in NAMA after the agency took over the calibration aircraft from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority in 2019...
Air Peace suspends flight operations as NiMeT workers’ strike disrupts services nationwide
Air Peace Ltd has said it is suspending all flight operations nationwide with immediate effect over the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) workers. This decision, according to the airline ' is necessary because NiMet is the agency responsible for issuing Current Nowcast of Hazardous Weather (CNH) reports, which are critical for safe landings, especially during this season...
FG refutes reports on Enugu airport concession duration
By Sade Williams The Federal government on Monday refuted reports in some section of the media that it had agreed to concession the Enugu International Airport for 80 years. A statement by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said the reports are 'utterly baseless and untrue.' Whilst it is true...
NCAA, Lufthansa Commit To Aviation Sustainability
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in collaboration with Lufthansa Airlines, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to ensuring sustainability in the aviation sector. This firm commitment was made at the Exclusive Discourse Event organized by Lufthansa Airlines at Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, at the weekend. Director of Air Transport Regulations, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Mrs. Olayinka Babaoye-Iriobe,...
FAAN closes Enugu airport for emergency runway repairs
By Sade Williams The Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, Enugu State, for emergency runway repairs. A statement by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection , said there is a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway, hence, emergency repairs...
