The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has concluded the maiden edition of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Global Programme, aimed at strengthening workforce development and preparing the next generation of aviation professionals. The four-day training, held at the FAAN Training School from July 20 to 23, brought…
An Enugu Air aircraft on Thursday veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport, prompting an emergency response by airport authorities. The airline confirmed in a statement that all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated from the aircraft, with no injuries or fatalities recorded. According to Enugu Air, the aircraft has been secured…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to recommend the suspension of Royal Air Maroc’s operations in Nigeria over alleged persistent violations of passenger rights and failure to comply with regulatory directives. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this in a statement posted on his official…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has unveiled its 2025 by-laws, describing the revised framework as a major step towards improving airport governance, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance across the country’s airports. The new by-laws, launched on Thursday by the Chairman of the FAAN Board, Abdullahi Ganduje, represent the authority’s first comprehensive review of…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched the first phase of its Sustainable Waste Management Programme at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, with the introduction of colour-coded recycling bins to promote proper waste separation and environmental sustainability. The initiative, unveiled on Thursday, is aimed at improving waste management practices and creating…
KADUNA — The Kaduna State Government has said its ongoing ultra-modern Eastern Transport Terminal, designed to airport standards, will transform transportation, improve security and create thousands of jobs when completed. The Acting General Manager of Kaduna Line and Acting Director General of the Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority (KADSTRA), Inuwa Ibrahim, disclosed this during an…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a waste recycling programme at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, as part of efforts to reduce waste sent to landfills, lower carbon emissions and promote sustainable airport operations. Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, FAAN Managing Director, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said the airport generated…
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have intensified efforts to strengthen support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families through a coordinated emergency response framework that aligns with international aviation standards. The initiative was discussed at a meeting in Abuja between the National Family Assistance Committee, coordinated…
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has upgraded its training facilities and secured key international accreditations as part of efforts to strengthen its position as a globally competitive aviation training institution. The Rector of NCAT, Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila, disclosed this during a media briefing in Zaria, stating that the college had embarked…
