Aviation – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 26 May 2026 12:26:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Aviation – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Nigeria Strengthens Aviation Safety Leadership by Hosting West Africa’s BAGAIA Summit https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-strengthens-aviation-safety-leadership-by-hosting-west-africas-bagaia-summit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-strengthens-aviation-safety-leadership-by-hosting-west-africas-bagaia-summit/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 12:30:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463534 Nigeria has once again demonstrated its growing leadership in the African aviation space as it hosted the 12th Commission Meeting of the Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) in Abuja. The summit brought together top officials and aviation safety experts from six West African countries to discuss strategies for enhancing air transport safety across [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-strengthens-aviation-safety-leadership-by-hosting-west-africas-bagaia-summit/feed/ 0 Nigerian passengers stranded as Delta flight returns to US after 8 hours mid-air https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-passengers-stranded-as-delta-flight-returns-to-us-after-8-hours-mid-air/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-passengers-stranded-as-delta-flight-returns-to-us-after-8-hours-mid-air/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483607 Passengers traveling to Nigeria aboard a Delta Air Lines international flight were left stranded after the aircraft reportedly turned back to the United States following nearly eight hours in the air, triggering concerns among travelers and raising questions about operational disruptions affecting long-haul international routes. According to reports surrounding the incident, the flight had departed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-passengers-stranded-as-delta-flight-returns-to-us-after-8-hours-mid-air/feed/ 0 Jet A1 crisis threat to aviation sector, Nigeria’s economy, NAAPE warns https://www.theinfostride.com/jet-a1-crisis-threat-to-aviation-sector-nigerias-economy-naape-warns/ https://www.theinfostride.com/jet-a1-crisis-threat-to-aviation-sector-nigerias-economy-naape-warns/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 16:02:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483604 The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has warned that the persistent challenges surrounding Jet A1 aviation fuel supply and pricing pose a serious threat to Nigeria’s aviation sector and the broader economy. According to the association, rising aviation fuel costs, supply instability, and operational uncertainties are placing severe financial pressure on airlines, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/jet-a1-crisis-threat-to-aviation-sector-nigerias-economy-naape-warns/feed/ 0 Fuel hike: Aviation stakeholders seek govt help to save 2026 Hajj https://www.theinfostride.com/fuel-hike-aviation-stakeholders-seek-govt-help-to-save-2026-hajj/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fuel-hike-aviation-stakeholders-seek-govt-help-to-save-2026-hajj/#respond Sat, 09 May 2026 13:27:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483362 Aviation stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the wake of rising aviation fuel prices, warning that the escalating cost of operations could significantly affect preparations for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. Industry operators say without immediate support measures, airlines and travel operators may struggle to transport thousands of Nigerian pilgrims to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fuel-hike-aviation-stakeholders-seek-govt-help-to-save-2026-hajj/feed/ 0 Festus Keyamo Appointed Chairman of West African Ministers for Aviation https://www.theinfostride.com/festus-keyamo-appointed-chairman-of-west-african-ministers-for-aviation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/festus-keyamo-appointed-chairman-of-west-african-ministers-for-aviation/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:41:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=420023 Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has been named the new Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG), a significant regional body focused on civil aviation in West Africa. The appointment was announced on May 22, 2025, during the group’s fourth ministerial meeting held in Abuja. Keyamo [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/festus-keyamo-appointed-chairman-of-west-african-ministers-for-aviation/feed/ 0 Lagos NSCDC Advocates For Cooperation And Synergy To Promote Aviation Security https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-nscdc-advocates-for-cooperation-and-synergy-to-promote-aviation-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-nscdc-advocates-for-cooperation-and-synergy-to-promote-aviation-security/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:16:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464908 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has come out to advocate for partnership and cooperation among the airport authorities, security agencies, relevant agencies and passengers. The agency recently revealed that such synergy will help prevent the regular security breaches in Nigeria’s aviation industry. Speaking via a press statement, SC Oluwaseun [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-nscdc-advocates-for-cooperation-and-synergy-to-promote-aviation-security/feed/ 0 Keyamo Confirms Suspension of Planned Aviation Workers’ Strike https://www.theinfostride.com/keyamo-confirms-suspension-of-planned-aviation-workers-strike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/keyamo-confirms-suspension-of-planned-aviation-workers-strike/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:57:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464685 The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed that the proposed strike by aviation sector unions has been suspended following a series of engagements between the government and labour representatives. The suspension, according to the minister, was the outcome of constructive dialogue aimed at averting disruptions to flight operations and protecting the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/keyamo-confirms-suspension-of-planned-aviation-workers-strike/feed/ 0 Keyamo Reacts to Suspension of Aviation Workers’ Strike https://www.theinfostride.com/keyamo-reacts-to-suspension-of-aviation-workers-strike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/keyamo-reacts-to-suspension-of-aviation-workers-strike/#respond Sun, 10 Aug 2025 15:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464635 Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has expressed relief over the suspension of strike actions earlier threatened by aviation unions, commending the decision as a step towards maintaining stability in Nigeria’s aviation sector. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Keyamo said the decision demonstrated the unions’ commitment to dialogue and the collective interest of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/keyamo-reacts-to-suspension-of-aviation-workers-strike/feed/ 0 Labour Groups Threaten Aviation Sector Lockdown Over Wage Impasse https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-groups-threaten-aviation-sector-lockdown-over-wage-impasse/ https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-groups-threaten-aviation-sector-lockdown-over-wage-impasse/#respond Sat, 02 Aug 2025 07:01:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463760 Tensions have escalated in Nigeria’s aviation industry as workers’ unions threaten to ground operations nationwide over unresolved salary disputes with government agencies and private operators. The unions, comprising aviation workers under various affiliations, including the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), and others, have issued [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-groups-threaten-aviation-sector-lockdown-over-wage-impasse/feed/ 0 NAHCO Posts ₦8.88 Billion Profit in First Half of 2025, Signalling Strong Growth in Aviation Logistics https://www.theinfostride.com/nahco-posts-%e2%82%a68-88-billion-profit-in-first-half-of-2025-signalling-strong-growth-in-aviation-logistics/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nahco-posts-%e2%82%a68-88-billion-profit-in-first-half-of-2025-signalling-strong-growth-in-aviation-logistics/#respond Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:58:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463724 The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) has announced a remarkable financial performance in the first half of 2025, recording a net profit of ₦8.88 billion, up significantly from its performance in the same period last year. This impressive result reflects robust demand for ground-handling services across airports and underscores the firm’s improving operational efficiency in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nahco-posts-%e2%82%a68-88-billion-profit-in-first-half-of-2025-signalling-strong-growth-in-aviation-logistics/feed/ 0 Aviation Professionals Clamour for National Carrier https://www.theinfostride.com/aviation-professionals-clamour-for-national-carrier/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aviation-professionals-clamour-for-national-carrier/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:20:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405792 Aviation professionals in Nigeria are renewing calls for the establishment of a national carrier, citing the need for a reliable, homegrown airline to boost the country’s aviation sector. Industry stakeholders argue that a national carrier would enhance connectivity, reduce reliance on foreign airlines, and support economic growth by creating jobs and fostering tourism. The push [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aviation-professionals-clamour-for-national-carrier/feed/ 0 Customs pledges backing for NAHCO’s Export Centre initiative https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-pledges-backing-for-nahcos-export-centre-initiative/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-pledges-backing-for-nahcos-export-centre-initiative/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:01:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462147 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has formally pledged its support to the National Aviation Handling Company’s (NAHCO) emerging Export Centre, revealing plans for a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing clearance times, and positioning Nigeria as a competitive export hub. The announcement followed a high-level meeting between NCS leadership and NAHCO officials, during which [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-pledges-backing-for-nahcos-export-centre-initiative/feed/ 0 Pilot Champions Aviation Careers for Nigerian Girls https://www.theinfostride.com/pilot-champions-aviation-careers-for-nigerian-girls/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pilot-champions-aviation-careers-for-nigerian-girls/#respond Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:57:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=447882 In a profession long dominated by men, one Nigerian pilot is taking bold steps to inspire young girls to take to the skies. Helicopter pilot Okechukwu Onuchukwu is leading a passionate campaign to woo Nigerian girls into aviation careers, challenging outdated stereotypes and igniting a new wave of ambition in classrooms and communities across the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pilot-champions-aviation-careers-for-nigerian-girls/feed/ 0 Aviation stakeholders to tackle industry challenges at summit https://www.theinfostride.com/aviation-stakeholders-to-tackle-industry-challenges-at-summit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aviation-stakeholders-to-tackle-industry-challenges-at-summit/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:49:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381856 Stakeholders in the Nigerian aviation industry are set to chart a way to tackle challenges confronting the sector. They will be focusing on the theme ‘Aviation Survivability amidst a Challenging Macro-Economic Environment’ at the 28th edition of the Annual Conference of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents. This was contained in a press statement [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aviation-stakeholders-to-tackle-industry-challenges-at-summit/feed/ 0 Potential Flight Delays and Cancellations as Aviation Workers Join Nationwide Strike https://www.theinfostride.com/potential-flight-delays-and-cancellations-as-aviation-workers-join-nationwide-strike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/potential-flight-delays-and-cancellations-as-aviation-workers-join-nationwide-strike/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2024 21:33:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379687 Flight delays and cancellations are expected on Monday, June 3rd, as aviation workers join the indefinite strike action declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The strike is in response to the Federal Government’s refusal to raise the proposed minimum wage from N60,000. In a letter from the Association [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/potential-flight-delays-and-cancellations-as-aviation-workers-join-nationwide-strike/feed/ 0 Aviation Minister Suspends Controversial $300 Helicopter Landing Fee https://www.theinfostride.com/aviation-minister-suspends-controversial-300-helicopter-landing-fee/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aviation-minister-suspends-controversial-300-helicopter-landing-fee/#respond Fri, 31 May 2024 08:30:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379527 Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced on Friday the temporary suspension of the controversial $300 helicopter landing fee. This decision follows the rejection of the fee by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), who argued that it was commercially detrimental. According to a statement by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Odutayo Oluseyi, a committee [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aviation-minister-suspends-controversial-300-helicopter-landing-fee/feed/ 0 Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo Describes ‘Nigeria Air’ as Fraud, Affirms Suspension https://www.theinfostride.com/aviation-minister-festus-keyamo-describes-nigeria-air-as-fraud-affirms-suspension/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aviation-minister-festus-keyamo-describes-nigeria-air-as-fraud-affirms-suspension/#respond Sun, 26 May 2024 19:30:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379054 The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has labeled the ‘Nigeria Air’ project, unveiled by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, as a fraud and confirmed its continued suspension. Speaking at the Ministerial Sectorial update in Abuja on Monday, Keyamo detailed the issues surrounding the national carrier project, which he said was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aviation-minister-festus-keyamo-describes-nigeria-air-as-fraud-affirms-suspension/feed/ 0 Ex Minister of Aviation, Senator Utazi, and Others Defect to APC in Enugu https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-minister-of-aviation-senator-utazi-and-others-defect-to-apc-in-enugu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-minister-of-aviation-senator-utazi-and-others-defect-to-apc-in-enugu/#respond Sat, 30 Mar 2024 09:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374495 Former Minister of Aviation, Ambassador Fidelia Njeze, Senator Chukwuka Utazi, and other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State. Former Minister of Aviation, Ambassador Fidelia Njeze, and Senator Chukwuka Utazi, who represented Enugu North Senatorial zone, are among the high-profile defections from the Peoples Democratic Party [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-minister-of-aviation-senator-utazi-and-others-defect-to-apc-in-enugu/feed/ 0 How Nigeria’ll benefit from African air transport market – FG https://www.theinfostride.com/how-nigeriall-benefit-from-african-air-transport-market-fg/ https://www.theinfostride.com/how-nigeriall-benefit-from-african-air-transport-market-fg/#respond Sun, 22 Aug 2021 20:26:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=304554 The Federal Government has said the establishment of a national carrier will enable Nigeria to benefit from the opportunities associated with the Single African Air Transport Market. SAATM is an initiative of the African Union to create a single unified air transport market in Africa to advance the liberalisation of civil aviation in Africa and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/how-nigeriall-benefit-from-african-air-transport-market-fg/feed/ 0 Stella Oduah Returns To PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/stella-oduah-returns-to-pdp/ Sat, 22 Sep 2018 10:08:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216653 Stella Oduah has dumped the All Progressives’ Grand Alliance (APGA) for a return to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) just three months after she went in the opposite direction. The representative of Anambra North senatorial district had announced her initial defection from the PDP to the APGA on June 6, 2018 and termed it as [...]

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]]> Nigeria’s Aviation Links Will Improve – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-aviation-links-will-improve-buhari/ Wed, 07 Feb 2018 16:46:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198939 Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja signed the Instruments of Ratification of the Bilateral Air Services Agreements between Nigeria and Algeria; Congo; the People’s Republic of China; Qatar and Singapore. Garba Shehu stated that the signing of the agreements by the President followed approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). He added that “with the [...]

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]]> House of Reps To Probe Aviation Activities https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-to-probe-aviation-activities/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 21:47:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=159777 The House of Representatives on Thursday mandated its Committee on Aviation to investigate activities at the Kaduna International Airport to ensure that international safety standard was met. The house also asked the committee to inspect ongoing rehabilitation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja and report back within one week. The resolution followed the [...]

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]]> Laurence Balter Founder of iFlyAoA Encourages Pilots to Learn About Flying Angle of Attack https://www.theinfostride.com/laurence-balter-founder-of-iflyaoa-encourages-pilots-to-learn-about-flying-angle-of-attack/ Tue, 27 Dec 2016 18:38:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/12/laurence-balter-founder-of-iflyaoa-encourages-pilots-to-learn-about-flying-angle-of-attack/ iFlyAoA Founder, Laurence Balter encourages pilots to learn how to fly using Angle of Attack. iFlyAoA.com is a website dedicated to learning and understanding how to use Angel of Attack indicators. 1 in every 4 days a pilot is killed because of loss of control, according to the NTSB data. “This number can be reduced [...]

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]]> FG Are Implementing Inherited Projects In Aviation Sector – Amaechi https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-are-implementing-inherited-projects-in-aviation-sector-amaechi/ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:40:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=144572 The Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Amaechi, said on Tuesday that the ministry had been implementing inherited projects in aviation sector and had not initiated new ones. Amaechi stated this when members of the Transportation Growth Initiative (TGI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO0, visited him in Abuja. He stated that the ministry had made a decision [...]

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]]> Minister Orders Probe Of Unauthorised Use Of Equipment By Aero Contractors Airlines Charter Flight https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-orders-probe-of-unauthorised-use-of-equipment-by-aero-contractors-airlines-charter-flight/ Mon, 21 Dec 2015 09:53:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114255 Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has directed immediate investigation into the use of unauthorized equipment by Aero Contractors Airlines charter flight to Bauchi Airport on Saturday. The order is contained in a statement signed by Mr James Odaudu, the Deputy Director, Press and Public Affairs Unit of the ministry on Sunday in [...]

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]]> Has President Buhari Lost Touch With Reality? – Femi Fani-Kayode https://www.theinfostride.com/has-president-buhari-lost-touch-with-reality-femi-fani-kayode/ Sun, 29 Nov 2015 12:13:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109591 Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has lamented the decision of the presidency and the Nigerian Army to deny the alleged death of about 159 soldiers fighting insurgency in the northeast. He called the action “wickedness of the highest order. “Aside the 105 soldiers killed by Boko Haram, additional 34 soldiers were killed two days ago [...]

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]]> Nigerian Government will review Aviation Policy – Sirika https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-government-will-review-aviation-policy-sirika/ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 15:36:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108840 MONTREAL (Federal Ministry of Aviation Report): The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika has said that Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Policy would be reviewed, in order to accommodate the planned policies of this government. He stated this during the ICAO 2015 World Aviation Forum holding in Montreal – Canada, noting that the review will include a [...]

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]]> Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Ready To Partner Serious Minded Development Companies – Minister https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-aviation-sector-ready-to-partner-serious-minded-development-companies-minister/ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 10:05:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108021 The Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has pledged Federal Government’s readiness to partner with any serious minded company for the development of Nigeria aviation sector. The Minister said the Buhari administration was poised to rapid development and so the aviation sector which is one very important sector was ready to embrace the change [...]

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]]> Establishment Of Nigeria’s National Carrier Not Negotiable, Says Senator Sirika https://www.theinfostride.com/establishment-of-nigerias-national-carrier-not-negotiable-says-senator-sirika/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:35:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107608 Minister of state, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika said the establishment of a national carrier, the construction of a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport as well as the introduction of Aviation Development Fund which is to fund remodeling of the airports across the country and sustain existing structures cannot be overemphasized. Senator Hadi [...]

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]]> Committee Working On Nigeria’s New National Carrier Submits Report https://www.theinfostride.com/committee-working-on-nigerias-new-national-carrier-submits-report/ Sat, 03 Oct 2015 23:03:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101846 A Federal Government committee with the mandate to work out modalities to restore the national airline has submitted its report raising hope that the country may have a new national carrier soon. Submitting its report at the Ministry of Aviation, Chairman of the committee, Capt. Abdulsalami Mohammed, said that the committee had wide consultations and [...]

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]]> Arik Airlines May Be Bankrupt – Report https://www.theinfostride.com/arik-airlines-may-be-bankrupt-report/ Sat, 26 Sep 2015 07:26:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100934 Unions in the aviation industry has for the second time within a week threatened to disrupt activities of Arik Airlines due to huge debt owed aviation parastatals raising fears the airline may be bankrupt. “Arik has been enjoying services of aviation para­statals without paying for them. This protest is to send a notice to Arik [...]

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]]> Federal Government promises smooth Flight Operations during, after Eid el Kabir https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-promises-smooth-flight-operations-during-after-eid-el-kabir/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 21:53:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100696 The Nigerian Government has assured Nigerians at home and those on pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Mecca that there will be smooth flight operations during and after the Eid el Kabir celebrations. The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Aviation, Binta Bello gave the assurance in a congratulatory message to all Nigerian Muslims [...]

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]]> #Aviation > NCAA Set To Start Registration Of Aviation Fuel Marketers https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-ncaa-to-commence-registration-of-aviation-fuel-marketers/ Sun, 13 Sep 2015 23:30:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-ncaa-to-commence-registration-of-aviation-fuel-marketers/ The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said on Sunday that it would begin the registration of marketers of aviation fuel to check the alleged supply of adulterated Jet-A1 to airlines. According to a statement from the NCAA Director-General, Capt. Muhtar Usman, the move was to regularize the supply of Jet-A1 by oil marketers to the [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Fani-Kayode Says Nigeria Will Continue To Struggle Because It’s Build On ‘Satanic Foundation’ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-fani-kayode-says-nigeria-will-continue-to-struggle-because-its-build-on-satanic-foundation/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:30:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-fani-kayode-says-nigeria-will-continue-to-struggle-because-its-build-on-satanic-foundation/ A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has said Nigeria is still backward because it was built on a ‘satanic’ foundation. Fani-Kayode stated this in a Facebook post titled ‘Lord Lugard’s Magic and Flora Shaw’s Spell’. The controversial ex-minister claimed that the diabolic mystery surrounding the manner with which Nigeria was created in 1914, [...]

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]]> Frequent Substitution Of Jet Fuel With Household Kerosene Likely Cause Of Air Crashes – Femi Otedola | #News https://www.theinfostride.com/danger-frequent-substitution-of-jet-fuel-with-household-kerosene-likely-cause-of-air-crashes-otedola-news/ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 11:30:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/danger-frequent-substitution-of-jet-fuel-with-household-kerosene-likely-cause-of-air-crashes-otedola-news/ The rising trend of air mishaps in the country has been traced to the frequent substitution of jet fuel with household kerosene, a fraudulent act that portends grave danger for the aviation industry. The Chairman of Forte Oil Plc, Mr Femi Otedola, who made this eye-opening revelation yesterday, said this illicit act had been identified [...]

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]]> Appointment Saga: We Warned Nigerians Of Buhari’s True Colours – Femi Fani-Kayode | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/appointments-we-warned-nigerians-of-buharis-true-colours-fani-kayode-nigeria/ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 07:12:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/appointments-we-warned-nigerians-of-buharis-true-colours-fani-kayode-nigeria/ Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent appointments, saying it is a vindication of his warnings prior to the 2015 general elections that Buhari is an unrepentant ethnic jingoist. After months of guessing game with various names bandied in the media as possible choices for the positions of [...]

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]]> Fani-Kayode Advises Fashola To Make Peace With Tinubu Or Prepare For A Long War | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/fani-kayode-advises-fashola-to-make-peace-with-tinubu-or-prepare-for-a-long-war-nigeria/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 09:30:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/fani-kayode-advises-fashola-to-make-peace-with-tinubu-or-prepare-for-a-long-war-nigeria/ Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has advised ex-Lagos governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola to make peace with his predecessor Asiwaju Bola Tinubu or prepare for a long war of attrition. Fani-Kayode, yesterday, wrote on his Facebook page: “Things are getting messier by the day. My advice to Tunde Fashola is to go and make [...]

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]]> One Very Important Lesson I Learnt From Obasanjo – Femi Fani-Kayode | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/one-important-lesson-i-learnt-from-obasanjo-fani-kayode-nigeria/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 13:30:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/one-important-lesson-i-learnt-from-obasanjo-fani-kayode-nigeria/ A former Aviation Minister, David Oluwafemi Olukayode, formerly known as Femi Fani-Kayode, has revealed one very important lesson he learnt from his former boss and ex-President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. The former minister, in a Facebook post, said Obasanjo taught him to remain silent in the face of wild and unsubstantiated statements by ignorant people. He [...]

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]]> Aviation Ministry Sets Up Committee On Establishment Of New National Carrier | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/aviation-ministry-sets-up-committee-on-establishment-of-national-carrier-nigeria/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 08:44:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/aviation-ministry-sets-up-committee-on-establishment-of-national-carrier-nigeria/ Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Aviation, Binta Bello, Monday inaugurated the committee on the establishment of the country’s flag carrier following the directive by President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking at the inauguration of the committee in Abuja, Bello charged members to pursue the assignment with all seriousness because of its national importance. According to her, [...]

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]]> Again FG Assures Airport Remodelling Exercise Won’t Be Abandoned https://www.theinfostride.com/again-fg-assures-airport-remodelling-exercise-wont-be-abandoned/ Tue, 24 Jun 2014 07:15:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/again-fg-assures-airport-remodelling-exercise-wont-be-abandoned/ The Federal Government has again assured that no project captured in the ongoing remodelling of airports across the country would be abandoned. The Supervising Minister of Aviation, Mr. Samuel Ortom, gave the indication at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, shortly after an inspection of the ongoing remodelling work on Monday. He, however, explained that [...]

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]]> Myanmar reboots troubled airport tender https://www.theinfostride.com/myanmar-reboots-troubled-airport-tender/ Mon, 24 Mar 2014 20:35:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=30576 Myanmar is relaunching a tender to build a second international airport near its main city after the winning South Korean bid hit problems funding the $1.5 billion project, a senior aviation official said Monday. The country has temporarily suspended…

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]]> I’ve Put My Critics To Shame – Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah https://www.theinfostride.com/ive-put-critics-shame-aviation-minister-stella-oduah/ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 14:59:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=11754 Aviation Minister, Princess Stella Oduah, has explained why a handful of detractors remains focused and tireless in the criticisms of her and the aviation industry. . The minster lamented in Abuja on Saturday that apart from the political side to her travails, ”entrenched interests in the aviation sector which have been ripping off the sector [...]

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