The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have announced plans to strengthen collaboration against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The partnership is aimed at preventing drug cartels from exploiting aviation professionals and facilities while promoting integrity, fitness for duty and…
Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its operations in Nigeria with increased flight frequencies and the introduction of a new service to Port Harcourt, further strengthening its presence in one of its key African markets. Under the new expansion plan, the airline has increased its Lagos operations to 21 weekly flights, offering passengers up to three services…
The Kogi State Executive Council has commended President Bola Tinubu for ongoing federal infrastructure projects in the state, particularly the reconstruction of the Abuja–Lokoja–Okene–Benin Highway. The council, which met in Lokoja on Monday under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Ododo, described the highway reconstruction as a transformational project capable of improving connectivity between the North-Central…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved the introduction of an eSIM internet service designed to help Nigerian air passengers remain connected while travelling to international destinations. The authority gave a “no objection” to the service, introduced by Univasa Nigeria Limited, following an assessment of the platform and feedback from users. The initiative is…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) have commenced discussions on possible collaboration in aviation, information and communication technology (ICT), research and innovation to strengthen Nigeria’s national security capabilities. The development followed a courtesy visit by AUST President, Professor Azikiwe Peter Onwualu, and his delegation to the Chief…
Plans to modernise ground transportation at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, could lead to higher fares and the displacement of existing taxi operators if adequate measures are not introduced to support drivers during the transition, the Transformative Transport Service Design Initiative (TRATSEDI) has warned. The warning was contained in a policy brief titled,…
A Belgian trade union, ACV Puls, has filed a strike notice over Brussels Airlines’ decision to resume flights to Tel Aviv with mandatory staff assignments, citing concerns about employee safety and ethical implications. The union said the strike notice took effect on Tuesday, September 1, and warned that industrial action could follow if the airline…
