Aviation minister says airlines lose N17bn monthly due to COVID-19
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, says the aviation industry has lost over N17 billion on a monthly basis since due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, since their operations…
FG says State governors not exempted from the lockdown, no-flight orders
Aviation minister, Hadi Sirika The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, says State governors not exempted from the lockdown, no-flight orders as the ministry has denied flight requests of several governors,…
Wike shuts down all Carveton Helicopters offices in Rivers state
Moments after Aviation minister, Hadi Sirika, declared the arrest of Caverton Helicopters staff by Governor Nyesom Wike as illegal and an affront on the Federal Government, Wike has ordered that…
FG says clinical trials for possible COVID-19 treatment ongoing
The Federal Government has said that clinical trials for possible Coronavirus treatment were ongoing. Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, said this on Friday in Abuja at the Presidential Task Force…
COVID-19: Other airports will be closed when the need arises – Minister
Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has offered clarifications on the closure of three international airports as part of measures…
FG says Enugu airport to be completed before Easter
Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika All things being equal, the Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu should be completed before Easter 2020. That’s according to the minister of aviation, Mr Hadi…
Learn from Turkish Airlines experience, stop treating Nigerian travelers with disdain- Sirika warns foreign airline operators
Minister of Aviation, Mr Hadi Sirika The Minister of Aviation, Mr Hadi Sirika, has warned foreign airline operators to learn from the experiences of Turkish Airlines and stop treating…
FG approves N10 bn intervention fund for upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam int’l airport
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N10 billion as intervention fund for the upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu State. Buhari made this known via his verified Twitter…
Nigeria awarded ICAO certificate for improved security in aviation sector
Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has presented the “ICAO Council President’s Certificate” to Nigeria in recognition of the country’s progress in solving…
Pantami becomes minister of communications
President Muhammadu Buhari has announced Dr. Isa Pantami as minister of communications The President announced this after inaugurating his cabinet in Abuja on Wednesday. Sunday Dare was however announced as…