Aviation: NCAT Retains ICAO Certification

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) has successfully retained its certification from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), reaffirming its commitment to global aviation training standards. Acting Rector of NCAT, Mr. Joseph Imalighwe, announced the achievement during an interview in Lagos, emphasizing that the recertification underscores the…

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UK to Issue 43,000 Seasonal Worker Visas

The United Kingdom government plans to offer 43,000 seasonal worker visas to the agricultural sector and extend the visa program by five years, continuing until 2029. This decision follows Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement of the largest-ever round of farming grants at the NFU Conference earlier this year, with a total of £427 million available…

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VP Shettima Halts US Journey Due to Aircraft Malfunction; Minister Tuggar to Represent President Tinubu at US-Africa Business Summit

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has been designated to stand in for President Bola Tinubu at the prestigious 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas. Vice President Kashim Shettima, initially designated to represent the President, encountered an impediment as his aircraft faced technical issues, compelling him to revise his travel plans…

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NAHCON Collaborates with Airlines for 2024 Hajj Pilgrims’ Airlift

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has forged partnerships with several airlines to facilitate the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims embarking on the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. Addressing stakeholders at the Hajj House in Abuja, NAHCON Chairman, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, emphasized the paramount importance of prioritizing the security and welfare of the pilgrims by the…

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10 died ,48 others injured in a single-vehicle accident on the Abuja-Kaduna highway.

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Biu, has criticized the practice of trailers transporting passengers along with goods. He has instructed Sector Commanders to intensify enforcement and awareness efforts against this practice nationwide. The accident, involving a DAF trailer, was caused by factors such as speeding, overloading, and driver fatigue, leading…

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Tragic Helicopter Crash Could Have Been Prevented, Asserts US Aviation Lawyer

In a recent press statement on Wednesday, Robert Clifford, a prominent United States aviation lawyer and the Founder of Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, conveyed his perspective regarding the fatal helicopter crash in California that claimed the lives of Herbert Wigwe, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, and his family. Clifford’s assertion centers…

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NRC makes official date to start night trips

The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to introduce night train operations in the second quarter of 2024, pending the resolution of the security issues that are currently plaguing the country. In a recent interview, the NRC Managing Director, Fidet Okhiria, said that night train operations would help increase the capacity of the railway…

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United Nigeria gets the green light for international flights – global reach on the horizon

United Nigeria Airlines, one of the prominent airlines in Nigeria, has received approval to operate international flights to several countries. The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development granted this approval, allowing the airline to fly to the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This…

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Aviation workers snubs NLC strike

Aviation unions under the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, have opted out of the two day warning strike called by their parent body. The leadership of the unions say, the reason for this is that, they cannot afford to jeopardize the industry’s safety record before the global community as it is currently undergoing the International Civil…

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NIS arrests 61 illegal migrants in Ogun.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 61 illegal migrants in Ogun State. The illegal migrants which consist 60 Cameroonians and a Burkinabe were arrested at the Ibafo and Sagamu areas of Ogun State. Addressing newsmen, the State’s NIS Comptroller, Olufunmilayo Olayemisi said 51 other persons were arrested in connection to the case. According to…

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