The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced a bold Zero Debt Strategy beginning January 2026 to enforce financial regulatory obligations and address the growing problem of airline indebtedness. The move, unveiled by the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Captain...
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has reviewed thirty-one disciplinary cases involving officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), approving various actions to uphold discipline and accountability. According to a statement e-signed by Service Public Relations...
BY ANTHONY OMOH Nigeria’s aviation sector appears trapped by dangerous aviation fuel import reliance and growing uncertainty over the new Dangote Refinery. Many fuel marketers are now reluctant to import Jet A-1, not because demand has declined, but out of...
In a landmark partnership that strengthens sports and private sector collaboration in Akwa Ibom State, Ibom Air has entered a ₦200,000,000 sponsorship deal with Akwa United Football Club, the 2021 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Champions and two-time FA...
ANTHONY PATRICK OMOH The Chairman of CITA Energies, Dr. Thomas Ogungbangbe, has called for the urgent restoration of Nigeria’s Jet A-1 (aviation fuel) pipeline from Atlas Cove to the airports, describing it as a national priority that could save millions...
Nigeria’s protocol professionals gathered in Lagos for the 2025 International Protocol Officers Conference (IPOC) to examine emerging trends and challenges shaping the future of protocol management. The five-day event, organised by the Centre for Protocol Professional Development (CPPD) and coordinated...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has achieved about 70 percent completion of its certification process under a new ISO Policy, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to quality, safety, and environmental sustainability. FAAN disclosed that external auditors...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has directed that all airlines in Nigeria must henceforth allow serving military personnel to board aircraft first, ahead of first or business-class passengers. He announced this during a stakeholder meeting...
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has embarked on an extensive infrastructural revolution to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance safety, and empower the workforce that safeguards Nigeria’s skies. Speaking at the 54th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’...
The Federal Government has disclosed plans to review the retirement age of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) in Nigeria from 60 to 65 years. This, according to Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, is part of ongoing...