Arik Air sacks 300 workers, blame COVID-19 impact
The management of Arik Air has announced that it has relieved 300 members of staff of their appointments.
This was disclosed in a statement by...
Sirika mourns immediate past NCAA DG, Captain Usman Shuiabu Mukhtar
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has described the death of the immediate past Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain...
Air Transport Employees ground Arik Air operations, passengers stranded
The National Union of Air Transport Employees grounded Arik Air operations on Thursday, over poor working conditions.
The workers blocked the entrance of the airline’s...
UAE unveils tourist visas for Israelis
The United Arab Emirates has launched tourist visas for Israeli citizens, official media said, in the latest move following the normalisation of ties between...
Aerospace, Aeronautics University Bill pass second reading
The Senate passed the second reading of a bill to establish Aerospace and Aeronautics University in Oka Akoko, Ondo State, on Wednesday.
The sponsor, Senator...
NCAA issues advisory on severe dust haze and fog
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an advisory circular to pilots and airline operators on the severe dust haze and fog phenomenon...
EFCC re-arraigns ex-CEO of First Nation Airways
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has re-arraigned the former Chief Executive Officer of First Nation Airways Limited, Kayode Odukoya, for an alleged N2.1bn...
N15bn provided in 2021 budget for second Abuja airport runway- Senate
The Senate Committee on Aviation has revealed that N15bn has been provided in the 2021 budget for the construction of a second runway at...
Accident Investigation Bureau releases three accident reports
The Accident Investigation Bureau has released the report of the Aero Contractors incident involving a B737-500 aircraft with registration marks 5N- BLG, which occurred...
ICPC scores NiMet high on Ethics and ACTU Effectiveness
By Ignatius Ushie
The Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Offences Commission (ICPC) has commended the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) for the structures and processes put...
