Despite the resolution of the House of Representatives to suspend the concession process for Nigeria’s four major airports, on Sunday, it was gathered that two of the facilities were already nearing commercial closure. Officials of the Federal Government told The PUNCH that the concession of the airports was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and, as such, there would …

The House of Representatives is set to investigate the incident of contaminated fuel observed in a Max Air plane. This followed a motion of urgent importance by Hon. Tunji Olawuyi, a member representing Ekiti/Isin/Oke-Ero and Irepodun federal constituency. On 12th July, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) suspended the airline’s domestic operations, citing contamination of Jet A1 fuel, amongst other …

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to suspend the concession of airports in the country, which was pursued by the immediate past government of President Muhammadu Buhari. The resolution was a sequel to a motion by Hon. Kama Nkemakonam, titled “Need to Investigate the Concession of Airports in Nigeria”, at plenary. Moving the motion,  Nkemakonam noted that the most …

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the domestic operations of Max Air. NCAA ordered the suspension of Parts A3 and D43 regarding the use of the Boeing 737 aircraft type with immediate effect in a letter referenced as “NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/363″. Part A3 deals with the airline’s aircraft authorization, while D43 deals with aircraft listing of the operations specifications issued …

The Senate, on Thursday, asked the Federal Government to review the concession of the Aminu Kano International Airport, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, and other international airports across the country. The Senate made this known at the plenary after passing a motion by a lawmaker from Kano South, Senator Sumaila Kawu. On 17th May, the Federal Executive Council, under immediate past …

Former Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has finally reacted to controversies surrounding the unveiling of the new national carrier, Nigeria Air, 48 hours before his exit. The purported Nigeria Air was discovered to be a hired aircraft from Ethiopian Airline, repainted and rebranded in Nigeria colours. The scam has put the country in bad light globally. However, Sirika has …

Concerned Northern Forum (CNF) has called for the arrest and investigation of former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, over the Nigerian Air scandal. In a statement yesterday, Chairman of the Forum, Ali Mohammed said: “The call for the arrest of Hadi Sirika followed the recent revelation by the interim MD of the so-called Nigeria Air, Captain Dapo Olumide when he appeared …

Some Nigerians on the internet have called for the arrest and prosecution of the immediate past Aviation Minister, Senator Hadi Sirika, after the Managing Director of Nigeria Air, Dayo Olumide disclosed that the aeroplane that landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on May 26, 2023, was a chartered one from Ethiopia Airlines. Olumide made this known while answering …

The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has directed the Federal Ministry of Aviation and its partners in the Nigeria Air project to immediately suspend flight operations and every other action with respect to the airlines. The resolution came during an investigative hearing as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry and other stakeholders appeared before the committee. In a resolution …

The International Air Transport Association has claimed the blocked funds of foreign airlines operating in Nigeria have risen to $812.2 million. The association warned that rapidly rising levels of blocked funds constitute a threat to airline connectivity in the affected markets. According to a release on Sunday by International Air Transport Association (IATA), the industry’s blocked funds have increased by …