The Tinubu-led government has started reviewing the airport concession process for transparency. Minister Festus Keyamo announced the review during a press briefing marking Tinubu’s first year in office. The review aims to ensure major airports operate at international standards, with a master plan being developed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bola Tinubu-led federal government has … Read more
Play Your Part, Prayers Will Not Fix Nigeria – Presidency Aliyu Audu underscores collective action in overcoming Nigeria’s challenges. President Tinubu approves Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund to drive comprehensive development across critical sectors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Presidency emphasized the administration’s resolve to address the country’s infrastructural deficit on Tuesday, urging citizens … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) revealed that Nigeria has been recognized for its exemplary performance in the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s Universal Safety Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA) The audit aims to continuously assess and monitor member states’ aviation security performance to improve their compliance and oversight … Read more
Reports have revealed that the Aircraft model, Eurocopter EC 130B4, which crashed and claimed the lives of the Chief Executive of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and three others crashed five times in 2023. Naija News reports that Wigwe died following a chopper crash on Friday, February 9, in California, United States. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have raised alarm over the increasing operational costs as aviation fuel prices surge beyond N1,300 per litre. The spokesperson for Airline Operators of Nigeria, Obiora Okonkwo, expressed deep concern in a statement released on Friday, highlighting the urgent need for government intervention to avert … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu yesterday, directed the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to create a platform for quarterly reconciliatory meetings with foreign airlines to address the backlog of trapped funds in excess of $600 million. This came as leading aircraft manufacturer, Airbus Industrie, on the sidelines of the summit, predicted that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the NSIB has begun investigation of an airline belonging to United Nigerian Airlines, that glided while trying to land on the runway on Friday, September 8. Editor’s Pick Egypt Air Addresses Demise Of Nigerian Woman On Flight Bound For London President Tinubu To Address G-20 Summit Today NDDC Board: Ondo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Aviation security and logistics sub-sector has been directed by the National Union of Air Transport Employees to proceed on an immediate strike from Wednesday, August 16, 2023, following poor wages. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘You Are Not Competent To Criticise Tinubu’s Reforms’ – APC Slams Bakare Gunmen Invade, Set Ablaze Palace … Read more
Passengers were stranded after aviation workers shut down the Lagos airport terminal. Eko Hot Blog reports that passengers were left stranded after early morning flights were suspended at the Lagos airport on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Kano APC Meeting Turns Bloody As Reps’ Majority Leader ‘Attacks’ Deputy Gov’ship Candidate Nigerian Music Star, Davido Loses Son, Ifeanyi … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has disclosed its intention to establish an aviation university. Eko Hot Blog reports that the government said the University would address the research and development deficit, which is apparent in the aviation sector. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury … Read more
Former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, has joined the APC after he had earlier faulted claims that he defected to Nigeria’s ruling party. EkoHotBlog reports that the former Minister of Aviation, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after he had earlier faulted claims that he defected to the ruling party. … Read more
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has disclosed why he joined the All Progressives Congress, APC. Fani-Kayode explained that the APC he joined was different from the one he heavily criticized in the past. EkoHotBlog reports that the former minister had officially defected to the ruling party on Thursday. His defection was disclosed at the Presidential … Read more
Nigeria’S aviation sector has again been engulfed in controversy created by the recent declaration by the Chairman, Senate Committee on aviation, Senator Adeyemi Smart, that there was danger in flying in Nigeria today and that the Nigerian airlines may start cutting corners if the federal government failed to assist them. Senator Adeyemi while briefing journalists … Read more
– Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 gives updates on reopening of international – The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, announced this during the task force daily briefing The Federal Government has given directives to the aviation authorities and airline operators to begin the process for the restart of international flights. With the reopening of domestic … Read more
After Air Peace denied landing in Heathrow, the Federal Government said it will review its air agreements with various countries as a result of the unacceptable treatment of Nigerian carriers. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, made this known via his verified twitter handle on Sunday following the denial of landing rights to Air … Read more
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday announced a “phased reopening” of the country, with the resumption of international flights from August 1 as well as the lifting of internal travel restrictions. The move comes as pressure mounts to kickstart the country’s ailing economy after nearly four months of coronavirus restrictions that have devastated key industries … Read more
The Federal Government declared on Monday, that all domestic flights in the country should commence operations. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha, made this known to the public during the daily briefing of the task force in Abuja. Mustapha said: “I … Read more
The Minister For Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika, has revealed that the Akanu Ibiam Int’l airport in Enugu would ready before Easter celebration in April. Sirika gave the assurance while inspecting the ongoing rehabilitation work on the airport on Thursday. He stressed that rehabilitation/completion of the terminal buildings would be done, same as perimeter fencing of … Read more
The Federal Government has approved N574m for the insurance of the College of Aviation, Zaria. The federal government through the Federal Executive Council approved the insurance fee on Wednesday during the council’s meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in the Aso Villa. The Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika, confirmed the development to newsmen … Read more
Nigerian airline, Air Peace has clarified the order it placed for 10 brand new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft. In a statement from the Corporate Communications Manager, Chris Iwara, he stated that the company is still at the design and configuration stage and yet to take delivery of the aircraft. “This clarification has become necessary … Read more