The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has imposed a N15 million fine on RwandAir for failing to resolve a passenger’s baggage complaint within the timeframe prescribed by the country’s consumer protection regulations. The NCAA also directed the airline to replace the passenger’s damaged baggage and pay US$170 in first-need compensation, in accordance with Part 19 of…
The Ghanaian High Commissioner to Nigeria and Permanent Representative to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Sadiq Abdulai Abu, has commended United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) for its efficient service on the Accra-Abuja-Accra route. Abu made the commendation when a delegation from the airline, led by its Director of Administration, Linus Awute, paid a…
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has deactivated and removed a Category III Instrument Landing System (CAT III ILS) installed at the Lagos airport following repeated failures and concerns over its reliability and safety. NAMA’s Director of Safety, Electronic and Engineering Services, Teresa Ihenachor, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Lagos over the weekend….
The Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHOF) has intensified efforts to institutionalise the preservation of Nigeria’s aviation heritage while promoting the development of a new generation of professionals capable of competing in the global aerospace industry. The initiative was highlighted at the second induction ceremony of NAHOF held recently in Lagos, where 18 Nigerians were…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has called for stronger collaboration between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the state government to upgrade facilities and improve operations at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, ahead of the 6th African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network Investment Conference. The governor made the call on Wednesday in Calabar…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has called for stronger collaboration with licensed customs agents to improve cargo operations and drive the growth of Nigeria’s air freight sector. FAAN made the call during a stakeholders’ engagement with licensed customs agents in Lagos, where the agency sought to address operational challenges, improve efficiency and strengthen communication…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and the National Insurance Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening aviation insurance regulation and improving protection for airlines, passengers and other stakeholders in the Nigerian aviation industry. The agreement was signed on Wednesday at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja and includes the establishment of a Joint…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has held Keyamo engages aircraft manufacturers in Egypt over Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure upgrade. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has held discussions with major aircraft manufacturers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in Egypt as part of efforts to upgrade Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure. Keyamo disclosed…
