The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has listed only six agencies approved to interface with passengers at the country’s airports henceforth. In a “Public Notice” issued, FAAN informed airlines, passengers and the general public of the new development. The Public Notice reads: “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria hereby serves notice
Month: June 2017
Jetwest,New Nigeria Air Carrier to Begin Operation in December
.....Low-cost, cheap and cheerful approach aimed at business travelers A new airline, JetWest, is set to begin operation in the Nigerian aviation industry. The airline, founded by a Nigerian entrepreneur, Dikko Nwachukwu, is being cleared for take-off and is billed to begin operation in December. Speaking about the plan, Mr. Nwachukwu said
Nigeria spends N4.69trn on petrol import, demurrage
The Federal Government is expected to save N4.69 trillion yearly from massive importation of petroleum products, as it plans to become a net exporter by end of 2019, according to statistics released by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources. Besides, the Ministry, which said that no financiers have been selected for
Traffic gridlock on National Stadium-Lagos Island Highway
...Eye witness report: Traffic gridlock on National Stadium-Lagos Island Highway due to a fallen truck . A truck carrying Asphalt in a bid to avoid a smaller vehicle skidded off the road and somersaulted, causing a heavy traffic gridlock. Moov Logistics News correspondent, Chile Egekwu was one of the first eye-witness reporters at the
Customs Impounds 384 Parcels of Indian Hemp Imported from Ghana
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), yesterday said it seized 384 parcels of Indian hemp imported from Ghana and concealed inside six bales of second-hand clothing. The Comptroller, Federal Operating Unit (FOU) Zone A, Mohammed Uba Garba, who disclosed this while showing journalists around
Executive Order makes security top issue at Nigeria airports
… NCAA, FAAN interface with US security Following the final implementation of the executive order on ease of doing business at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, aviation authorities are interfacing with the American Transportation Security Administration (TSA), it has been learnt. The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt.
Logistics taking a new shape in Kenya
------ Isiolo International Airport to be launched in 14 days One of the key Vision 2030 projects, sitting on a 260-hectare land with a 4,500 square metre passenger terminal building, Isiolo International Airport is set to start its operation in two weeks. This was announced by the Transport Principal Secretary (PS) Paul
United flight from New Jersey to Italy canceled
United Airlines was forced to cancel a Venice, Italy-bound flight after the plane suffered a massive fuel leak while waiting to take off at Newark Liberty International Airport. Video captured by a passenger on board the Boeing 767-300 shows fuel gushing from its left wing. According to a United Airlines spokesperson,
Nigeria Joins ICAO’s Aviation Carbon Reduction Scheme
Nigeria has joined the rest of the world to participate in the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) global market-based measure (MBM): Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) with pilot phase in 2021. This is captured in a letter to ICAO signed by Muhtar Usman, the Director-General of Nigerian
FAAN test run upgraded safety Scanners at Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has commenced the test run of an upgraded luggage scanner for explosives, narcotics and other prohibited items at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The Managing Director of Airport Mr. Saleh Dunoma, He said the scanner was designed and it would be deployed in all