Category: Aviation

Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi Takes Helm as CILT Nigeria’s 21st President, Outlines Vision

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Former FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has assumed office as the 21st President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria. He was inaugurated at a ceremony held on Thursday, November 27, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Victoria Island, Lagos. The ceremony featured the official swearing-in of the new Council Members. Following this, Dr. Oyeyemi unveiled his administration’s key strategic initiative, “Project 2027”. Project 2027 is primarily focused on securing a formal Act of Parliament. This legislative framework is intended to confer CILT…

EMPOWERMENT: Zulum Sponsors Youths For Degrees in Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering, Others

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed immediate selection and sponsorship of indigent youths for degree programmes in high-value fields, including Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering and related disciplines. He gave the directive on Tuesday during a meeting at the Government House in Maiduguri when he received Mr Issac Balami, the founder of Issac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM). According to Zulum, the selection process will prioritise indigent youths who demonstrate academic potential but lack the financial means to pursue such expensive courses of…

Passport ‘Drama’: Immigration Service Denies Senator’s Seizure Allegation

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The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has denied allegations that its officials withheld the passport of a senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja in the early hours of Tuesday, November 4. The Senator alleged that her passport was seized by immigration officers on the orders of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Natasha said she was prevented from boarding her flight despite having committed no offence or receiving any court order restricting her movement. The spokesperson of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Akinsola Akinlabi, described…

CILT AGM: Usoro Unveils Reforms, Celebrates 23 Industry Titans at First-Ever Legacy Awards

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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT Nigeria) has presented its inaugural ‘Legacy Awards’ to 23 veteran members, recognizing their longstanding contributions to the institution’s growth. Honoring 23 industry titans with Legacy Awards, CILT Nigeria President Barr. (Mrs.) Mfon E. Usoro, FCILT, hosted an Awards and Gala Night on Thursday, October 23, at the Civic Centre in Lagos. The ceremony was a key part of the Institute’s Annual General Meeting and National Conference, which ran from October 22–24. The Legacy Awards was the first of its kind introduced by…

Heathrow warns of delays as cyber attacks disrupts European Airlines

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European airports – including London’s Heathrow – are warning of delays after a “technical issue” affected check-in and boarding systems. Brussels Airport said a cyber attack was causing the disruption, as it confirmed 10 flights had been cancelled and 17 flights were experiencing delays of more than one hour. Berlin Airport is also among those experiencing delays. The attack targeted a business providing check-in and boarding systems for several airlines around the world. Queues at Heathrow Airport.Tom JohnsonWith automated systems down, staff are having to conduct manual check-in and boarding…

BA CANCELS DOZENS OF UK FLIGHTS AS STORM STRANDS THOUSANDS OF PASSENGERS

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Severe weather conditions sweeping across the UK have caused significant disruption at London Heathrow Airport, resulting in the cancellation of over 60 British Airways flights. The storm, which has brought heavy rain and strong winds to the region, has left thousands of travelers stranded or facing significant delays as flight operations are severely impacted. According to report, these cancellations and delays are disrupting travel to several key UK cities, including London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Glasgow, and other international destinations. As winter storms continue to affect airports across the UK and Europe,…

AIR PEACE CO-PILOT REINSTATED BY NCAA AFTER CLEARANCE

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The Air Peace Co-pilot who was reportedly indicted alongside his colleagues who were found to be involved with hard drugs and alcohol has been cleared by Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority after it has clarified the circumstances surrounding the report. It could be recalled that an Air Peace aircraft had a runway excursion on a Sunday, June 13, after landing at the Port Harcourt International Airport. The aircraft veered off the runway although without any damage. The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) revealed that the aircraft touched down 2,264 metres from…

CANCELED FLIGHT: NCAA APOLOGISED, ORDERS IBOM AIR TO COMPENSATE ALL AFFECTED PASSENGERS

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The Management of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered Ibom Air to compensate all affected passengers by the cancellation of a scheduled flight on Friday. This order followed a complaint lodged via X platform by a passenger, accusing the airline of poor service. “After moving a 3:30 flight to 5:20, you still call your customers to come down and pick up their luggage,” the passenger lamented. “You’ve monopolised the system as the only airline travelling to Akwa Ibom, yet you frustrate the very people you should be serving. Shame…