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Aviation unions in Nigeria on Wednesday directed their workers to withdraw services to all public and private Owerri flights (both inwards and outwards) with effect from midnight. The unions said the strike is indefinite until otherwise directed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC). The unions are the…
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Ahead Christmas festivities, airlines operating local routes, including Air Peace and Dana Air, have adjusted their ticket prices, citing economic realities. According to a report by a national newspaper, the airline operators blamed the rising cost of aviation fuel, which now sells for N1,000 per litre, and the naira exchange rate, currently at N1,200/$. To…
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, yesterday, directed all international airlines to vacate the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, from October 1, 2023. He also ordered the suspension of airports’ concession, the new national carrier, Nigeria Air, along with other contracts in the sector. The minister equally said both Dominion and EAN…
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Management of Ilorin Aviation College (IAC) has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his continuous support for the school, saying that the continuous payment of the subvention and moral support have kept the school going. Acting Rector of the College Captain Yakubu Okatahi said during the Governor’s visit to the school on Tuesday evening that the…
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The immediate-past Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika is to be questioned soon by the anti corruption agency in Nigeria. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sent invitation to Sirika to appear before it’s investigators over a probe into the Nigeria Air project. The minister is due to appear before the commission within the week…
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Out-going President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the last minute renaming of 15 airports after some prominent Nigerians. According to a statement from the Ministry of Aviation signed by the Head of Press and Public Affairs, Odutayo Oluseyi, the approval for renaming the edifices was given on Friday. The airports include Akure International Airport named after…
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A Max Air aircraft has crash-landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday after the tyre reportedly burst into flames. Max Airline has confirmed that there were no casualties as all 144 Passengers and 6 Crew members on Board were safely evacuated. The aircraft had arrived from Yola, Adamawa State and was…
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