By Foster Obi Following report of theft involving an aviation security officer, Jennifer Luka at the Yola International Airport, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has suspended indefinitely the officer involved, pending the completion of investigation into the case. A statement signed by Henrietta Yakubu , General Manager, Corporate Affairs said “The Authority has consequently […]
A female staff member of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (name withheld) has been arrested at the Yola Airport for allegedly stealing $600 belonging to a female pilgrim, Hafsat Mohammed. The development was confirmed to News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Yola by the spokesman of Adamawa Police Command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya. Yahaya […]
By Foster Obi Stakeholders under the aegis ‘Team Maritime’ came together over the weekend, at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos to celebrate former Transport Minister, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi who they believe made reasonable impact to the growth and modernization of the maritime industry. The unique event also attracted the crème de la crème within […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Friday suspended some aviation security unit heads at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The indefinite suspension followed the Friday invasion of the airport runway by a yet-to-be-identified man. The man interrupted an Azman flight to Port Harcourt when he jumped atop the aircraft a few […]
By Foster Obi Management of Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA) has appointed new General Managers (GMs) and Assistant General Managers (AGMs). This exercise is coming on the heels of an earlier appointment and redeployment of Port Managers and other senior officials. A Press statement signed by Jatto Adams, General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications said with […]
The moment a man climbed on the wing on an aircraft at the Lagos Airport. Photo: NAN Passengers aboard a Port Harcourt-bound flight panicked on Friday after a yet-to-be-identified man climbed the aircraft while it was about to take-off at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja. According to a video shot by one of the passengers […]
-Promises enabling environment for Council’s operation By Foster Obi To facilitate access to operational information, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has agreed to integrate the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) transaction Portal into the Authority’s Web Portal. The Managing Director, HadizaBala Usman who disclosed this while receiving members of the […]
Passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, have expressed disappointment in Dana airline meant to fly them from Abuja to Port-Harcourt. A cross section of the passengers who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday at the airport described their experience as unfortunate. One of the passengers, Mr Waribo Kuku, said […]
Ethiopian Airlines on Friday announced that it had been meeting with the Federal Government and private sector players on plans to establish an international carrier for Nigeria. According to the airline, the lack of a national carrier in Nigeria that could compete favourably with other international brands was not good for the country and for […]
By Foster Obi The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said in a bid to foster effective landside traffic management, the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos has constituted a task force to ensure improvement in the flow of vehicular traffic. A press statement signed by Yakubu Henrietta, General Manager Corporate Affairs said that the objective of […]