Category: Aviation

“Tears, Duas,” 2 Million Pilgrims Pray on Mount Arafat in Hajj Climax

Aliyu Aliyu

“Sacred point where Adam and Eve were first reunited on earth after expulsion from Paradise,” Five Things Muslims Believed about Mount Arafat.   About two million Muslims on Saturday ascended the Mount Arafat, the high-point and most tasking day of the annual Hajj rites. Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports confirmed that up until Monday, June 10, the number of pilgrims that entered the Kingdom through the air, land and sea ports reached 1,547,295. This is asides hundreds of thousands of foreigners and citizens that later joined from outside and…

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Japa: Germany Has Jobs, Visas For Skilled Nigerians; 10 Things To Know

Rofeequr Adeola--Yusuf

The Government of Germany has introduced the ‘Opportunity Card,’ a new initiative aimed at attracting skilled workers from non-European Union (EU) countries. Here are 10 things to know about the portal and the opportunities therein for Nigerians. 1. Nigeria is featured prominently as one of the non-European Union (EU) countries where citizens are qualified to apply. The portal where applicants were asked to apply showed Nigeria as one of the countries of residence of intending applicants. READ ALSO: Woman Diagnosed With Rare Condition That Makes Her Appear Drunk 2. The…

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All Airports Shut, Travellers Stranded As Aviation Workers Worsen Strike

Ganiyu Amodu

Aviation unions have declared their participation in the indefinite labour strike set to commence on June 3. This decision was reached during a meeting on Sunday and includes the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), the Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP), and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE). The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) announced the nationwide strike on May 31, in response to the federal government’s refusal…

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Why Nigeria, Saudi Signed Cargo Flights’ Resumption Deal – Keyamo

Abibat Babalola

The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has hinted at plans for the resumption of cargo flights between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. Keyamo while reeling out the achievements of the aviation sector at the 3rd ministerial updates on Monday in Abuja, said the feat would be achieved through collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to Keyamo, the decision was finalised during a recent visit to Saudi Arabia, where he met with his counterpart. “I have good news for you from Saudi Arabia. I met my counterpart in Saudi…

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Nigerian Aviation Authority Mulls Audit of ‘All Local Airlines’

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government says the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will carry out a comprehensive audit of all local airlines in the country. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday. He said that beyond the suspension of Dana Airlines and the ongoing audit of the airline, all other carriers in the country would be audited to guarantee the safety of passengers and the health of the civil aviation industry. Keyamo, who assumed office last August following his appointment…

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JUST IN: Dana Airplane Skids Off Runway In Lagos

Ganiyu Amodu

An aircraft belonging to Dana Air has skids off runway at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos state, Southwest Nigeria. READ ALSO Osun’s Two First Ladies Welcome Remi Tinubu, Try To Outshine Each Other NAHCON Sets Friday Deadline For Pilgrim List Submission By States UNN Lecturer Caught Pants Down Inside Office With Student Naira Abuse: Bobrisky Files Notice Of Appeal, Challenges Conviction Platforms Africa reports that no casualties was recorded. More to come… Platforms Africa

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Niger Bans Commercial, In’tl Flights To, From Nigeria

Abibat Babalola

The government of the Republic of Niger has placed a ban on all commercial and international flights coming from or going to Nigeria. In a similar move, the Republic of Niger announced the opening of its airspace to all national and international commercial flights, effective immediately. The new directive specifies that commercial flights passing over Nigerian airspace without landing will not be affected by these restrictions. Nevertheless, it is mandatory for all flights operating within Niger’s airspace to have their ADS-B and/or radar transponders operational throughout the duration of the flight. In the press…

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Nigeria-Niger Republic Flights Remain Suspended, Nigerian Govt Insists

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has aid the ban on flights between Nigeria and Niger Republic persists. NAMA clarified that authorised exemptions to the ban include over-flight aircraft traversing Nigerian airspace, aircraft in a state of emergency, and special flights. On July 26, 2023, Nigerien military junta ousted its duly elected President, Mohamed Bazoum in a coup and replaced him with General Abdourrahamane Tchiani. As a result, the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS closed land their borders with the Niger Republic and declared it a “No-Fly…

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BREAKING: Private Jet Crash-lands In Ibadan

ADEOLA YUSUF

A private jet with 10 persons onboard has reportedly crash-landed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The jet was said to have crash-landed on Friday around 11 am at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport. Firefighters and rescue officials from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria have been deployed to the scene. Details later…

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Plan Your Movement; Nigeria To Suffer 3-Day Dust Haze, Others From Jan. 1

Damilola Olonade

“Effect on flights likely as people with asthma and other respiratory issues should also be cautious of the present weather situations…” You actually want to read this NiMet’s weather forecast   The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has announced that the country is expected to experience dust haze and sunshine for the next three days, from Monday to Wednesday. Platforms Africa reports that the NiMet’s Weather Report, released on Sunday in Abuja, predicted dust hazes and sunshine for the next three days over the North and North Central regions throughout this period.…

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