Category: aviation
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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…
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GHANA TO RESTORE ACCRA AIRPORT’S ORIGINAL NAME AFTER DECADES AS KOTOKA
In a symbolic move blending history and identity, Ghana has announced plans to rename its main international gateway back to Accra International Airport. The Ghanaian government has decided to revert the name of Kotoka International Airport in Accra to its original and globally recognised name — Accra International Airport. According to a statement from the…
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FIRE SCARE AT LAGOS AIRPORT AS CREWS SWIFTLY CONTAIN BLAZE, NO CASUALTIES
Panic briefly gripped Murtala Muhammed International Airport after a fire broke out in a sensitive control area—but emergency responders acted fast to prevent disaster. A fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, was quickly brought under control by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, with no injuries recorded.…
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NIGERIA MUST REFORM AIR CARGO TO MAXIMISE AfCFTA GAINS – SEREC
Experts warn fragmented air cargo policies could cost Nigeria its competitive edge under Africa’s free trade pact. The Sea Empowerment Research Centre (SEREC) says Nigeria’s air cargo system must be overhauled to boost AfCFTA trade, national competitiveness, and economic growth. In a policy brief, Dr. Eugene Nweke highlighted that air cargo is vital for high-value,…
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FAAN, CARGO AGENTS AGREE ON ₦15/KG CHARGE AT LAGOS AIRPORT
Dialogue ends protest as MMIA cargo operations get new tariff. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and cargo agents at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, have agreed on a ₦15 per kilogramme cargo charge, ending days of tension over tariff hikes. FAAN announced the deal in a statement signed by its Director of…
