Outrage grows as stakeholders raise airport security, safety concerns over picketing of Air Peace
By Dickson Omobola The decision of aviation unions to picket Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, Tuesday, has elicited sharp criticism from stakeholders in the country’s air transport sector, with many saying the action constituted serious safety and security concerns. From the early hours of Tuesday until about noon, members of the National Union of Air […]
Direct flights between Tunisia, Nigeria expected by 2026
To strengthen bilateral relations between Tunisia and Nigeria, the Ambassador, Republic of Tunisia to Nigeria, Moshen Antit, has said direct flights between Tunisia and Nigeria are projected to begin in 2026.
Alleged ban on Nigerian airlines by United States: NCAA clarifies situation
Following report by an Online media (not Vanguard) that United States of America has banned Nigerian airlines from operating in the country, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has on Monday clarified the situation. In a statement by its Acting Director General, Capt. Chris Najomo said that: “To operate into the United States of America, Nigeria […]
NAHCO staff rewarded for returning $10,000 found in aircraft
By Dickson Omobola Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, nahco aviance, has given a staff of the company, Mr Auwal Dankode, who found and returned the sum of $10,000 while cleaning an aircraft in Kano. Dankode, who was assigned alongside other colleagues, to clean the MS 878 operated by EgyptAir, found the money left behind by […]
Outrage as frequent flight disruptions unsettle passengers
•Domestic airlines identified as worst ‘culprits’•Experts task authorities on proper regulation, punctuality reports By Dickson Omobola Dark and tall with a beard trimmed to perfection, he was an incredible advertisement for the dark-blue Air Force uniform. Group Captain Nnaemeka Badaru had just retired from the force and itching to leave the Sam Ethnan Air Force […]
NCAA investigates BA’s late arrivals, delayed departures
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has commenced investigation into the cause of late arrivals and delayed departures of British Airways flights to and from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for three days.
