Potpourri

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved as post contract consultancy fee for the construction of a 2nd runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja the sum of N3.4 billion. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this to State House Correspondents at the end of the meeting of the Council chaired …

The future of Nigerian airports viz-a-viz innovations, safety and security, financing and leasing, sustainability, growth drivers, logistics, and more is set to take centre stage at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria National Aviation Conference (FNAC2)   FAAN is set to play host to all stakeholders and investors, at the second edition of the  Conference themed:  “Sustainability of the Aviation Industry …

This year’s Dronetecx 2023 will provide a platform for 15 notable industry leaders, 250 delegates and 1000 daily visitors to discuss on how to create a healthy business environment for safe and secured unmanned Aerial vehicles (UAV) at the NIGAV Centre to examine the development of the drone services in the country’s airspace. The Dronetecx 2023 event which kicks off …

Come Tuesday May 9 at Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA authors Wole Shadare and Gboyega.Adeoye will launch their book: Nigeria’s Aviation: Unsung Heroes and Heroines, a chronicle of aviation events in the country since inception, with records of Nigerians that have made progress possible in the sector. The book will debut with thee unveiling of the Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame …

Dana Air has elevated two members of its flight crew to the rank of captain, while urging them to sustain its safety standards. Speaking during the decoration of senior first officer Jonathan Okoli and Tosin Ayeni as Captains, Dana Air’s Chief Operating Officer, Ememobong Ettete, said “this upgrade is well-deserved having scaled the requirements to be promoted to the rank …

The  advances in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ( UAVs) otherwise known as drones development will again be in the front burner as this technology is poised to redefine the future of aviation through its various opportunities it will explore with its multiple applications in Nigeria. Come 10-12 May 2023 at the NIGAV Centre Lagos, no fewer than 15 industry leaders will …

Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has denounced any liability for any consequence(s) resulting from reliance or acting upon weather information issued by any source outside its authorization. This is coming against the backdrop of a publication purportedly issued by the Nigerian Lightning Safety and Research Center (NLSRC) to the Nigerian public, alerting them to the possibility of lightning strikes across Nigeria …

The  National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), has indicated interest to partner with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) in the area of research. This was disclosed by the team leader of the Senior Executive Course 45  of the institute,  Dr. Emmanuel Sambo Mamman when they visited NiMet headquarters yesterday. Dr. Emmanuel Sambo Mamman who doubles as the Institute’s …

Ibom Air said it forcefully disembarked an unruly passenger on one of its 6pm Abuja to Lagos flights and has apologised for the delay the disembarkation caused the flight. The airline in a statement signed by Group Manager, Marketing and Communication, Aniekan Essienette said it was important to put out the right perspective. The statement read,”We wish to inform the …

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved two contracts worth N24.20 billion for the provision of broadband for free internet in 75 public places, including 20 airports, tertiary institutions and markets nationwide to support micro, small and medium enterprises. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, announced this Wednesday while briefing State House reporters after the federal …