FEC Ratifies Nigeria, USA Air Transport Agreement, Siemens Power Project

NewsPowerTravelFEC Ratifies Nigeria, USA Air Transport Agreement, Siemens Power Project

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the ratification of the Air Transport Agreement between Nigeria and the United States of America (USA) as well as Siemens Power Project. The Ministers of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed and that of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this when they briefed State House correspondents at the end of the virtual Council meeting in Abuja. According to...

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Abuja-Kaduna Train Station: Amaechi Insists on No Mask, No Access to Trains

InfrastructureNewsTravelAbuja-Kaduna Train Station: Amaechi Insists on No Mask, No Access to Trains

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2020

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has ordered security personnel at the Abuja-Kaduna train station to deny access to anyone without a face mask, to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amaechi gave the order when he visited the Idu Train Terminal to inspect passengers’ compliance with the COVID-19 safety measures, on Wednesday. The minister’s visit followed the reopening of services after four months lockdown due to the pandemic. On the increased transportation, Amaechi said...

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Evacuation: 35 Nigerians Arrive Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport from France

CoronavirusTravelEvacuation: 35 Nigerians Arrive Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport from France

PilotnewsJuly 27, 2020

Thirty-five Nigerians arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja from France via @airfrance flight AF0936 on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that according to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission’s (NIDCOM) Twitter handle, @NCDCgov, that the flight landed with 32 nationals from European countries. “@airfrance flight AF0936 conveying 35 Nigerians from France and other European countries with 32 other Nationals arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 1545HRS from citizen Paris...

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Arik Air Reconnects Kano, Yola

BusinessNewsTravelArik Air Reconnects Kano, Yola

PilotnewsJuly 27, 2020

Arik  Air on Monday announced  the  resumption of  its flight  operations  to  Mallam  Aminu  Kano  International Airport, Kano, and Yola Airport from July 28. Mr Adebanji Ola, its Communications Manager, said in a statement in Lagos that both services would originate from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with connections to and from Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. According to Ola, Arik Air will be operating separate flights from Abuja to Kano and Yola. “Flights from Abuja...

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No Date Yet for International Flights Resumption— Sirika

CoronavirusNewsTravelNo Date Yet for International Flights Resumption— Sirika

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 21, 2020

The minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika has said no date has been announced for resumption of international flight operations. Reports that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had selected October 15 as the resumption date for international flights has been making rounds all over the media. In a tweet, the minister stated that the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) only issued a routine 90-day notice to airmen (NOTAM). “International flight resumption date is not October....

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Enugu Airport Reopens Aug. 30 – Sirika

InfrastructureNewsTravelEnugu Airport Reopens Aug. 30 – Sirika

PilotnewsJuly 15, 2020

The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says the Akanu Ibiam International airport, Enugu will reopen for normal business on Aug. 30. Sirika gave the assurance at the airport in Enugu after inspecting the progress of ongoing rehabilitation of the runway and upgrade of other infrastructure, aiming toward international standards, on Tuesday. According to him, the project has reached between 90 and 95 per cent completion. The minister said the Federal Government planned to make...

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British High Commission to Reopen Visa Application Centres in Nigeria

NewsTourismTravelBritish High Commission to Reopen Visa Application Centres in Nigeria

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 10, 2020

The British High Commission in Nigeria has said effort to reopen visa application for intending travellers to the United Kingdom is on. In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, the high commission suspended services whilst a lockdown was imposed by the federal government to limit the spread of the virus. In a statement on Thursday, the British High Commission disclosed that UK application centres are soon to be reopened in a phased manner globally. The Commission...

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FRSC to educate Motorists on Safety Measures During Raining Season in Anambra

LifestyleTravelFRSC to educate Motorists on Safety Measures During Raining Season in Anambra

PilotnewsJuly 7, 2020

Mr. Andrew Kumapayi, the Anambra Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says the corps will embark on sensitisation campaign on safer roads during the raining season in the state. Kumapayi made the disclosure while addressing newsmen in Awka on Sunday. He said that the campaign was aimed at educating motorists on the need to obey traffic rules and avoid the negative consequences of over-speeding and dangerous overtaking on the highways. Kumapayi said...

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INEC Says AAC Fails to Submit Nomination for Edo Governorship Poll

NewsPovertyTravelINEC Says AAC Fails to Submit Nomination for Edo Governorship Poll

PilotnewsJuly 7, 2020

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the African Action Congress (AAC) did not submit its nomination for Sept. 19 Edo Governorship election. The commission said that in spite of the access code provided, AAC did not make use of the dedicated portal designed for political parties for submission of nominations. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with the...

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4 Dead, 4 Missing in Lagos Boat Mishap

LifestyleNewsTravel4 Dead, 4 Missing in Lagos Boat Mishap

PilotnewsJuly 4, 2020

Four passengers are dead while four others are missing in a boat mishap on Friday night in Ikorodu Lagos. The General Manager, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) confirmed that the accident happened at Owode/Ibeshe near Ikorodu at about 8.00 p.m. on Friday evening. Emmanuel said the boat, marked Lalek Marine, carrying 20 passengers was heading to Ikorodu from Ebute-Ero when it capsized. He said that 11 passengers were rescued while one person...

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