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NAF Hits Milestone: Trains 20 Ghanaian Officers In Groundbreaking West African Partnership
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), via the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Administrative Management (NAFIAM) in Kaduna, has launched training for 30 students in specialized administrative and information management programs—including a landmark…
Bandits In Hot Soup : NAF Relaunches Super Puma , As CAS Urges Personnel To Sharpen Operational Readiness
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) marked a significant operational milestone on 4 February 2026 with the recommissioning of the reactivated Super Puma helicopter (NAF 565) at 205 Rotary Wing, Ikeja, Lagos. Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air…
NAF Empowers Junior Cadres With Strategic Communication Skills For Modern Warfare
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a groundbreaking three-month Basic Information Young Officers Course (BIYOC) to empower its junior cadres—young officers—with essential skills for thriving in today's information-driven and…
Plateau State Targets Lagos Market For Air Cargo Shipment Of Farm Produce
The Plateau State Government through the Ministry of Transport has moved closer to launching an air cargo transportation system for strawberries and other agricultural products following an inspection tour of a designated cargo space at the…
NAF Launches Independent Committee To Boost Safety, Recalls Retired Officers To Serve
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on December 10, 2025, launched a major step in his leadership by inaugurating a high-level Operational and Safety Audit Committee for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).…
Nigerian Air Force Clarifies Reports On Aircraft ‘Detention’ In Burkina Faso
The Nigerian Air Force has issued a statement to clarify reports regarding alleged detention of aircraft in Burkina Faso.
Some online reports had suggested that the Nigerian aircraft and crew members were detained by the Burkina Faso…
NAF Commends Alpha Jet Pilots For Display Of Professionalism During Test Flight Emergency
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Sunday, commended the exceptional bravery and professionalism of its Alpha Jet pilots who safely ejected following an in-flight emergency during a post-inspection functional check flight on 6 December 2025,…
NATOP Says Akwa Ibom International Airport Elevates Nigeria’s Tourism Profile
Nigeria’s newest aviation landmark, the Akwa Ibom International Airport in Uyo, has been hailed as a significant catalyst for the country’s tourism advancement.
The airport—recently designated an international facility by the Minister of…
NAF Boosts Human Capacity With Graduation Of 335 Personnel, Produces Aviation Specialists
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened its manpower base with the graduation of 335 personnel and nursing students from three key training institutions in Kaduna on 28 November 2025.
The graduates include 74 Higher National…
Borno Govt Sponsors Youths For Degrees in Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering, Others
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed immediate selection and sponsorship of indigent youths for degree programmes in high-value fields, including Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering and related…