Allen Onyema Warns of Dangerous Campaign Against Air Peace Air Peace CEO Calls for Investigation into Malicious Attacks False Claims and Fake News Threaten Air Peace’s Reputation, Onyema Says Air Peace Chairman and CEO, Allen Onyema, has expressed concerns over a growing and dangerous campaign aimed at defaming the airline. Onyema made the statement during … Read more
A helicopter carrying personnel for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima, off the coast of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, resulting in a tragic incident. The Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, operated by East Winds Aviation, had taken off from the Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government through the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced the temporary suspension of the controversial helicopter landing fee recently introduced by the federal government. Keyamo, in a statement on Friday, issued by the spokesperson of his ministry, Odutayo, Oluseyi, said the suspension is to … Read more
Aviation Ministry Sacked Heads Summoned By EFCC Over Alleged Money Launderin Letters of invitation are prepared for officials to explain their roles in fraudulent activities. Tinubu sacked heads of aviation agencies in December 2023, including FAAN, NAMA, NSIB, NiMET, and NCAT. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is planning … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, in connection with an ongoing investigation related to money laundering amounting to N8,069,176,864.00. The accused ex-Minister of Aviation appeared at the EFCC’s Federal Capital Territory Command around 1:00 pm on Tuesday. Sirika is presently … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has banned foreign trips for officials of the Ministry. The Minister, in a statement dated March 21, 2024, which was signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Emmanuel C. Meribole, disclosed that the ban is in compliance with the earlier … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of some new directors for agencies under the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The newly appointed directors will replace some of those sacked in the Aviation sector last week while a new Directorate called the … Read more
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, announced that it had relocated its corporate headquarters from Lagos to Abuja. The General Manager, Public Affairs of the agency, Mr. Khalid Emele, disclosed this statement on Sunday in Lagos. Ekohotblog gathered that the Minister of Aviation on May 4, ordered in a letter dated May 4, that all … Read more
Alhaji Aliko Dangote has denied reports that he is a co-owner of Executive Jets Services Ltd. Ekohotblog recalls that Executive Jet’s operating license was recently suspended indefinitely by the Ministry of Aviation after flouting lockdown guidelines for flying Nigerian artiste, Naira Marley and his crew to Abuja for a concert. A statement by Anthony Chiejina, … Read more