FEDERAL Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in a bid to close some of its infrastructural gap has asked to discontinue its 25% contributions to the federation account arguing that one way to ensure development is that revenue generated from the Sector be ploughed back. Managing director of the agency Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu who made the appeal yesterday when the …
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FAAN says Kaduna Airport remains open; evolves improved strategies to contain security threats
MANAGING director Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu has said that the situation at the Kaduna Airport does not warrant the closure of the airport stressing that the occurrence happened at the quarters and not the airport. This is just as he said FAAN is communing with security agencies as well as the Kaduna state government …
Read More »FG partners iPADIS to reposition Aviation in West Africa
FEDERAL government through its Ministry of Aviation In conjunction with International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) is organizing a Two-day High Level Ministerial Meeting on Enhancing Air Transport Connectivity and Growth in West Africa. The virtual /online Ministerial meeting is for member States Policy Makers, Air Transport experts, Aviation Professionals and other Stakeholders in the Sub-region. The …
Read More »Abduction alert: Armed bandits attack Kaduna Airport staff quarters, abduct NAMA, NIMET staff
ARMED bandits in the early hours of Saturday March 6, 2021 attacked the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Quarters in Kaduna, abducting about 11 persons who are staff of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency ( NAMA), Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and their families Nigerianflightdeck learnt that the bandits gained access to the quarters through the airport runway at about …
Read More »DACAA commends MMA2 over improved security at cargo shed
THE Domestic Airport Cargo Agents Association (DACAA), cargo agents operating at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2), Lagos have lauded the management of the terminal for installing state-of-the-art screening machine as well as provide improved security. DACAA said that the installation of the screening machine had further enhanced security of goods and cargo at the shed. Chairman, DACAA Mr. Monday …
Read More »Transcorp Hotels launches Aura, online accommodation & experiences marketplace
TRANSCORP Hotels Plc. Africa’s leading hospitality brandhas announced the launch of Aura, a new digital platform through which people can book accommodation, vacation homes, holiday, restaurants, and experiences. The new brand, Transcorp’s first in the alternative accommodation segment, is part of the company’s asset-light model, leveraging technology to deliver true hospitality, exciting experiences, and drive shareholder value. “It’s a new …
Read More »MMA2 new X-ray machines, air conditioners arrive from US
THE new x-ray machines and air conditioners ordered by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL ) to upgrade facilities at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, Terminal two (MMA2) have arrived the country. Group Corporate Affairs Manager of BASL, operator of MMA2 , Mikail Mumuni, in a statement on Friday said the equipment imported from the US arrived the Murtala Muhammed International …
Read More »Heritage Bank’s 8 year journey of entrenching business of banking in Nigeria
TODAY marks a worthy milestone in the life of one of the fastest growing financial service provider, Heritage Bank Plc as it celebrates eight (8) years of entrenching seamless service delivery in the business of banking in Nigeria. This is a journey that began eight (8) years ago, premised on passion, commitment, doggedness, culture and hard work amongst others, stands …
Read More »Ibom Air CEO advocates govt intervention in aviation insurance to save Nigerian airlines
As Ibom Air set to receive Best Airline in Nigeria 2020 award CHIEF Executive Officer of Ibom Air Capt Mfon Udom has advocated the need to tweak the insurance laws to enable airlines deal directly with underwriters as indigenous insurance companies do not have the capacity to completely insure a Nigerian airline. Capt Udom said this when he received Ambassador …
Read More »New MAKIA, MMIA terminals to be put to use this March; Enugu Airport to begin in due course- Sirika
MINISTER of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has said that this March, the new Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) terminal and the new Murtala Muhammed international Airport (MMIA) will be put to use while the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu terminal will come on stream in due course. The Minister made this known while speaking at Nigeria’s National Action …
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