Category: aviation
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EX-AVIATION MINISTER ODUAH OPTS FOR PLEA BARGAIN IN N2.4BN FRAUD CASE
Oduah and co-defendant move to settle charges, agree to refund part of disputed funds. Former Aviation Minister Stella Oduah and another defendant, charged with alleged N2.4 billion fraud, have entered a plea bargain deal in an Abuja High Court. The prosecution, led by Director of Public Prosecution Rotimi Oyedepo, told the court that the defendants…
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NAIA GOES CASHLESS: 10,000 USERS REGISTER “GO CASHLESS” CARDS
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja is now fully cashless, and over 10,000 “Go Cashless” cards have been registered since the rollout began, says Airport Manager Ahmed Danjuma. The move caused some temporary gridlocks at toll gates on Monday and Tuesday as passengers adjusted to the new system. Danjuma explained that registration started back…
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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES SUSPENDS 10 MIDEAST FLIGHTS AMID AIRSPACE RISKS
Travel chaos hits the skies as Ethiopian Airlines cancels flights to 10 Middle East destinations due to airspace closures and security concerns. The carrier, Africa’s largest, expanded its flight suspensions on Monday after initially halting four routes on Saturday. Affected cities now include Amman, Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dammam, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Dubai, Sharjah, and…
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MILITARY CARGO PLANE CRASHES IN EL ALTO, 15 DEAD AS BANKNOTES SCATTER ON HIGHWAY
A routine landing turned into chaos when a military cargo plane skidded off the runway and ploughed into traffic near Bolivia’s capital. At least 15 people were killed and more than 30 injured after a Bolivian Air Force C-130 Hercules crashed Friday evening near El Alto International Airport. Authorities said the aircraft, which had departed…
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FG APPROVES N21.68BN FOR NEW NAMA HQ IN ABUJA
Government says the project will modernise airspace management and boost aviation safety. The Federal Government has committed over N21 billion to build the first phase of a new headquarters for the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in Abuja. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, announced at the groundbreaking ceremony that the N21.68…
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SENATE: MMIA TERMINAL FIRE PROBE STILL ONGOING
Lawmakers say it’s too early to speculate as investigations continue into the Feb. 23 airport fire. The Senate Committee on Aviation has dismissed speculation surrounding the fire outbreak at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal One, stressing that investigations are still ongoing. Committee Chairman, Dr. Buhari Abdulfatai, made the clarification during an inspection of the…
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NEW HIGH-SPEED TRAIN TO LINK COLOGNE AND BRUSSELS AIRPORT IN JUST TWO HOURS
Travel between Germany and Belgium is about to get faster and easier with a direct rail connection. German rail operator Deutsche Bahn has announced a new high-speed train service connecting Cologne and Brussels Airport, starting Sept. 7. The trains, powered by the latest ICE high-speed models, will run twice daily and complete the journey in…
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NAHCON SIGNS 2026 HAJJ TRANSPORT DEAL, STRESSES SAFETY AND PUNCTUALITY
National Hajj Commission sets clear standards as airlines gear up to transport Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Wednesday signed the 2026 Hajj transportation agreement, with Chairman Amb. Ismail Abba urging airlines to adhere strictly to timelines, operational standards, and safety protocols. Abba described the signing as “a…
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AIRPORT FIRE DESTROYS CONTROL SYSTEMS, NAMA ACTIVATES EMERGENCY BACKUP TO KEEP FLIGHTS SAFE
A devastating fire at Lagos airport wiped out key air traffic systems, but swift emergency measures have kept Nigeria’s airspace operational and safe. The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) says emergency backup systems have stabilised air-to-ground communication after Monday’s fire gutted major equipment at Terminal One of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. NAMA Managing Director,…
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TURKISH F-16 CRASHES NEAR HIGHWAY, PILOT KILLED IN MIDNIGHT DISASTER
A Turkish fighter jet crash near a busy highway has claimed the life of its pilot, raising fresh concerns over military flight safety. Turkey’s Ministry of National Defence confirmed that an F-16 fighter jet crashed overnight in the Karesi district of Balikesir Province, killing the pilot on board. The aircraft had taken off from a…
