FG silent on Ghana taking over as regional aviation hub, decries funding gaps
Federal government is yet to react to recent discovery that several international carriers have fallen in love with Ghana’s Kotoka International Airport, Accra, thus making the centre the West Africa’s aviation hub. Several years ago, Lagos International Airport had been…
Inconsistency in aviation policy direction frustrating existing, new investors—BHIU
Since the beginning of this administration and even before it, the Nigerian aviation sector had faced series of failed, inactive or somersaulted policies. Under the current administration alone, more than three airlines had either failed or technically rescued by a…
Upgrade of Benin Airport to International Cargo Terminal status underway
Implementation of the upgrade of the Benin Airport to international cargo terminal status by the federal government will soon begin. The Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika who dropped the hint during his recent visit to the Edo…
National carrier on shipping, airline may elude Nigeria, stakeholders warn
Stakeholders in both shipping and airline industries have called for more explanation from the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi over recent comments made by the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, that Nigeria would soon have a full private…
New beginning underway as Airbus, Boeing flash interest in national carrier
Barring any last minute change of mind, the planned flotation of a new national air carrier may be fleet-rolled by leading aircraft manufacturers, Airbus or Boeing before the end of 2018 first quarter. Dropping the cheering news, the Minister of…
For security reasons, FG moves to regulate commercial use of drones
Barely 24 hours after welcoming the fact that drone technology holds key to modern business intelligence and opportunities, the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has expressed concern over the increased usage of drones by individuals and organisations…
Aviation unions boycott Airport concession stakeholders’ meeting for lack of confidence
Labour unions at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Thursday put paid to their threats by boycotting stakeholders’ meeting scheduled for Thursday in protest against the move to concession four busy airports in Nigeria. The airports in the…
Inability to service BASA deals sealed by Nigeria, 88 others driving capital flights, job loss
Investigations by Business Hilights Aviation team have revealed that Nigeria had signed Bilateral Air service Agreements (BASA) with about 88 countries across the world, but has failed to effectively reciprocate the agreements. The development has resulted in massive capital flight…
Abuja airport runway 95% ready, may reopen before or on schedule
Minister of State for Aviation, Capt. Hadi Sirika has given indication that the runway of Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, may be opened ahead of April 19th date considering the attainment of over 95 per cent more than one week to…
