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NLC Issues 14-Day Ultimatum To Three Airlines Over Workers Retrenchment
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has kicked against the recent sacking of 100 pilots by Air Peace, 69 Pilots by Bristow Helicopters and National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) union executives with Turkish Air.
According to a…
Gov. Makinde Flags Off 21Km Construction Of Airport Road
The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has officially flagged off the construction of the twenty-one-kilometres Airport Road - Ajia - New Ife Express Road with Spur to Amuloko Road Project.
The governor in his address made it known that the…
FAAN Accuses Two VIPs Of Flouting COVID19 Guidelines In One Week
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has berated former governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari and Governor of Adamawa State, Alhaji Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, over acts of infractions on the rules and guidelines for air…
FAAN Condemns Governor Fintiri, 8 Others Over Alleged Flagrant Abuse Of COVID19 Directives
The Management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has condemned the conduct of Adamawa State, Governor, Alhaji Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and his aides over alleged flagrant refusal to observe directives of the Federal…
Enugu Airport Runway For Completion By August 30, Says Aviation Minister
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, on Tuesday, said the ongoing rehabilitation of the runway of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, will be completed by August 30, 2020 for the reopening of the airport.
Senator…
Obudu Airport Project Gets Backing From Host Communities, As Ayade Assures Early Completion
Construction of the Obudu International Airport in Cross River state has received further impetus as the five host communities where the project is sited have declared their absolute support for the project.
This is even as Governor Ben…
FG Announces Domestic Flight Operations July 8
Even as reported cases of Coronavirus is on the rise, the Federal Government has announced the resumption of domestic flights in the country.
In a statement released on Wednesday, July 1, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, said the…
POST COVID19: Customs Broker Identifies FOREX As Hinderance To Cargo Clearance At Airports
A critical stakeholder in the aviation sector, Alhaji Afolabi Abdullahi Azeez said that Covid 19 pandemic has ripped the profession off by 40 percent saying , the current exchange rate would hinder cargo clearance from the airports.
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FLIGHTS RESUMPTION : FAAN Urges Passengers To Arrive Airports 3 Hours Before Flight Time
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has said passengers must arrive at airports at least three hours before flight time, in line with the guidelines on commercial flight resumption.
FAAN made this known on Monday as part of the…
FAAN Gears Up For Gradual Reopening Of Airports In Nigeria
In an effort to begin the reopening of some of the airports in the nation, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria held a skype meeting with Munich Airport International to share experiences and compare notes on the effects of the COVID19…