NIGERIAN Meteorological Agency’s( NiMet’s) key role in climate information generation and agro-meteorological services has been recognised by the World Bank in the implementation of the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project. This was disclosed by Engr. Kenneth Sunmonu, the Water Resources Component Manager of the TRIMING Project during the signing of an MoU between NiMet and the Federal Ministry …
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‘Mama J’ to launch maiden book on Cabin Crew profession
FOUNDER of Mamaj Aviation Consult Limited, Joy Ogbebo will be launching her first book, “ How to become a Professional Cabin Crew on Friday June 17, 2022 at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority’s annex at MMIA. According to her, she was inspired to write the book based on her passion and mission to groom the next skilled generation of Aviation …
Read More »As 2022 Hajj kicks off, FAAN assures of preparations
FEDERAL Airports Authority of Nigeria ( FAAN) has assured pilgrims and the general public of her readiness to seamlessly conduct the 2022 hajj operations. The Managing Director of the Authority, Captain Rabiu Yadudu made the disclosure at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport recently, while inspecting facilities at the airport. According to Yadudu, the 2022 hajj operations will kick off …
Read More »Nigeria hosts Seventh Edition of AFI Region Aviation Week
NIGERIA’S Federal Ministry of Aviation in conjunction with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) will be hosting the Directors General of Civil Aviation Authorities, Aviation Safety and Security Representatives, Aviation Experts of African-Indian Ocean (AFI) Region Member States, and other Representatives and experts from International/ Regional Organizations. This global event which is seventh …
Read More »NIS issues caveat to Nigerians urges them to beware of job scammers
NIGERIA Immigration Service (NIS) has warned that it is not recruiting at anytime and reports awash on social media that it is is fabricated. A rebuttal e-signed by Assistant Comptroller of Immigration Service Public Relations Officer, Amos Okpu mnipr for Acting Comptroller General of Immigration said the reports were initiated to decieve unsuspecting Nigerians The statement read, “The attention of …
Read More »AIS Day: AIMAN x-rays benefits of quality aeronautical info mgt system
AERONAUTICAL Information Management Association of Nigeria(AIMAN) plans to x-ray the significance of the quality management system in aeronautical information dissemination in the aviation sector. The President of AIMAN, Sir William George Ngerem, in a statement said, the benefits of a quality management system include meeting the customer’s requirements, which helps to instill confidence in the organization, in turn leading to …
Read More »Aero Contractors says report of its demise speculative
AERO CONTRACTORS has denied reports of plan to close operations stating that the airline is taking measures to continue operation despite the daunting challenges the airline is currently facing. In a statement issued today the airline wrote,” The discussion focused on the challenges facing all airlines in industry, which is common and has been addressed on numerous occasions by the …
Read More »Thunderstorm destroys LAAC Secretariat, equipment, properties damaged
THE League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents ( LAAC) Secretariat, suffered unquantifiable damages to its structure as well as properties and assets. Sunday’s early morning thunderstorm blew off the League’s Secretariat roof and destroyed the offices and equipment within it. Affected are The League’s printers, desktop computers , standing fans, air conditioner sets, a refrigerator, television sets, stabilizers and …
Read More »Female passenger passes on at Abuja Airport following medical emergency
A female passenger on Wednesday passed on at the boarding hall of Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja while waiting to board a flight to Lagos. According to reports she was having difficulty breathing and all efforts by medics to resuscitate her proved abortive. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in a statement signed by Ag General Manager, Corporate …
Read More »FAAN expresses readiness for Easter passenger surge
AS Easter holiday approaches, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured passengers and other airport users that its network of airports are fully prepared and ready for the usual upsurge in passenger traffic that is the norm around the season. FAAN in a statement signed by Ag General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Faithful A. Hope-Ivbaze (Mrs.), assures …
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