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  Operator seeks revival of airport pipeline to cut cost  Chairman of CITA Energies Limited, Dr. Thomas Ogungbangbe, has called on the Federal Government to urgently collaborate with the private sector  players to revive the dormant 98-kilometre aviation fuel pipeline that runs from Atlas Cove through Mosimi and Ejigbo to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Speaking at the company’s  Colloquium with the theme: Aviation Fuel Business in Nigeria: “The Scenario and the Metaphor”, in Lagos, Dr. Ogungbangbe said the restoration of the pipeline, which was shut down in 1998 after a reported incident, could drastically reduce the cost of aviation fuel, cut logistics expenses, and ease traffic congestion caused by hundreds of fuel trucks plying Lagos roads daily. “The pipeline is still there underground, and I believe it can be revived with pressure testing and proper rehabilitation,” he said.  “If government agencies like NNPC, the Navy, the Nigerian Mari...

 NSE Collaborates with Defence Headquarters on Infrastructure Projects The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Defence Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation (DHQSE) to provide expert oversight for critical defense infrastructure projects. This partnership aligns with the NSE’s approved strategic agenda, focusing on quality assurance and effective Engineering project evaluation. The collaboration aims to deploy experts from NSE to inspect ongoing defense projects, ensuring that the highest standards of Engineering practices are upheld across all sectors. This initiative is part of NSE’s broader efforts to contribute to national development and promote the integration of professional Engineering standards in all aspects of the country’s infrastructure. Speaking on the collaboration, the NSE President, Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, expressed her unwavering commitment to ensuring that the collaboration strengthens ...

NNPC, EU, ECOWAS, personnel converge to examine future of protocol services at IPOC 2025 Nigeria's protocol professionals from various sectors gathered at the NIGAV Centre for a five-day intensive meeting, workshop, and conference.  The event aimed to review the activities of protocol services and evaluate how current trends influence the performance of protocol duties. Attendees included delegates from leading Nigerian companies such as NNPC, the European Union, ECOWAS Commission, the Office of the Secretary of the Federation, the Ministry of Solid Minerals, Arik Air, Aero Contractors, the Raw Materials Agency, Oyo State, Yobe State, Nigeria Customs, Code Of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Wema Bank, Kastina State government, Africa Aviation and Aerospace University, Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Corporate Affairs Commission, Federal Ministry Of Education (Fme) Nigeria Airspace Authority, NEPL, and the Nigeria Navy, among others. The programme featured presentations o...

 Professionals examine evolving trends at  Protocol Conference in Lagos  Professionals across the globe gathered in Lagos this week  to examine evolving trends in the discharge of protocol responsibilities . The practitioners cutting across the spectrum in private sector and government organizations highlighted  the need to move from strict-  rules - based system to a more adaptable framework that can respond to new technologies , social pressures and unexpected global events. The event was  put together  by Centre for Protocol Professional Development (CPPD), coordinated by Mr Fortune Idu at the NIGAV Centre at the Lagos International Airport , provided another opportunity for players in the space to re- examine their roles in handling seamless events and ceremony planning . Speaking during the opening ceremony , convener of the International Protocol Officers Conference (IPOC), Africa, Mr Fortune  Idu said protocol serves as a major tool fo...

  NAMA MD, directors chart home awards Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Ahmed Farouk on Tuesday night received the Exceptional Leadership Award for his transformative and unwavering commitment to operational efficiency and airspace safety since his assumption of office in 2023. The award was bestowed on Farouk by the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers (NATCA) at the Award and Dinner Night of its 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja with the theme: ‘The Human Edge: Capacity Building in the Next Generation Air Traffic Management’. Also, NAMA’s Director for Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Dr Musa Abdullahi received the Partnership Award while his counterpart and Director of Air Traffic Services (DATS) Mr. John Tayo was conferred with the Leadership Award, the Director for Special Duty, Alhaji Ahmed Abba chart home the Mentorship Award. President of NATCA, Mr. Amos Edino affirmed that since assuming office, Engr. Umar has demonstrat...

  FG to review the retirement age of Air Traffic Controllers The Federal Government on Tuesday disclosed that it will review the retirement age of Air Traffic Controllers in the country as part of efforts to bridge the manpower gaps in the country's airspace management and development. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo  said  the retirement age will be review upward in order to ensure experienced hands and personnel are maximized and allow them to pass their experience to the younger generation. Speaking while declaring open the 54th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) in Abuja, Mr Keyamo said the ministry will work with the relevant authorities to ensure a successful review. Describing NATCA as the 'Apple of the eye of Aviation' Keyamo assured them of the necessary support needed to make them function effectively as they are in charge of the safety of the skies.  "I listened to his speech ...

Air Peace launches monthly schedule charter flights to the Caribbean from Dec 21  Air Peace, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, is set to launch a monthly commercial charter service between Lagos and Accra to Antigua and Barbados connecting Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago, commencing 21 December 2025. This new route represents a major step in Air Peace’s commitment to expanding Africa’s connectivity as the only carrier with direct flights from West and Central Regions of Africa to the Caribbean, creating new opportunities for tourism, trade, and cultural exchange between both regions. The new route will connect Lagos and Accra to Antigua and Barbados, with onward extensions to Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica. This initiative underscores Air Peace’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and creating new gateways for African travellers to explore the Caribbean. Building on the airline’s previous successful Caribbean operations — including its historic Lagos–Montego...