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                                20 Years. One Mission: Making  Nigeria's Travel Trade Unstoppable By Temilade  Adu                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ...

 MMIA fire outbreak: NUATE boss commends FAAN fire personnel swift response  -seeks priority in training  The president of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) Comrade Ben Nnabue has commended the personnel of the FAAN ARFFS department for their exceptional professionalism and swift emergency response during the fire outbreak at MMIA Terminal 1 on Monday.  In a press statement by Comrade Nnabue, he said the gallantry and bravery displayed by the officers, alongside other assisting emergency responders, ensured the safe rescue of all occupants within the terminal at the time of the incident.  "We are grateful that no lives were lost, a testament to the high level of skill and dedication exhibited by these heroes"  According to the NUATE boss, the remarkable outcome highlights the importance of the professional training and retraining programs undertaken by the officers and men of the FAAN ARFFS. Nnabue said it emphasizes the critical role mo...

Keyamo brokers agreement on Enugu Airport concession  The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has  convened a high-level meeting with key aviation unions — the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSAN), the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), and the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) — to address outstanding concerns surrounding the concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. The crucial engagement, held in the spirit of transparency and collaboration, provided a platform for frank discussions on workers’ welfare, job security, and the long-term sustainability of the airport under the proposed concession arrangement. Following extensive and constructive dialogue facilitated by the  Minister, all parties reached a mutually beneficial agreement that safeguards the interests of aviation workers while advancing the Federal Government’s infrastructure development objectives. A...

  Comment on the CBN MPR decision by Lukman Otunuga, Senior Market Analyst, FXTM The CBN decision is likely to have a stabilizing and even potentially positive impact on the Naira, which has gained 6% year-to-date. Growing confidence over the Nigerian economy in the face of lower rates, FX liquidity and rising FX reserves which reached a 13-year high should provide a solid foundation for the Naira. Even with the 50-bp rate cut, real rates remain high when accounting for inflation. Most importantly, Nigeria’s interest rate is still one of the highest in Africa which may attract foreign portfolio investors, lending the Naira further support.”

 NDLEA RAIDS DRY-SEASON CANNABIS FARMS IN EDO INTERCEPTS 1,956.92KG CANNABIS, ARRESTS SEVEN Officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Edo State Command have launched a series of successful operations, including a dry season cannabis farm destruction. According to Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, the State Commander of the anti-narcotic agency, officers located three farms at Etiosa Forest in Owan West Local Government measuring 0.145307, 0.203658, and 0.157772 hectares. A total of 1,956.92kg of cannabis was intercepted and seven suspected drug traffickers apprehended during the operations. The operation, guided by an intelligence report, resulted in the destruction of 0.506737 hectares with an estimated yield of 1,266.85kg of cannabis. Additionally, officers recovered 23 kilograms of processed cannabis during the operation, and two suspects, including a 68-year-old grandmother, Evelyn Ogenewu, and a 43-year-old, Friday Iruoje, were taken into custody...

 MMIA fire:NATCA calls for comprehensive safety evaluation of control towers in Nigeria  The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has called on the Federal Government to undertake a comprehensive safety evaluation of all Control Towers in Nigeria in line with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices. In a press release signed by the president of NATCA, Amos Edino, after the fire incident at the MMIA Terminal, it urged the government to also expedite the completion of the Safe Tower Project, particularly at MMIA, to provide a secure, modern, and resilient working environment for operational personnel. Edino said the incident called for urgent government action as it has once again exposed critical infrastructural and safety gaps that require immediate attention. NATCA boss explained that during the incident, professional staff of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Air Traffic Controllers working in towe...

  BASL enhances inclusive passenger experience  ....Trains personnel on autism awareness, care at MMA2  Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), has reinforced its commitment to improving passenger experience by training its customer-facing staff on autism awareness, care, and inclusive service delivery. The training was facilitated by Cradle Lounge Special Needs Initiative and led by Solape Azazi, WHO CST Master Trainer.  The training is aimed at equipping frontline airport personnel with the knowledge, sensitivity, and practical skills required to effectively support passengers on the autism spectrum and their families.  It focused on understanding autism fundamentals and concepts, identifying signs of sensory overload or distress, demonstrating effective communication strategies, and encouraging teamwork that prioritizes compassion, dignity, and understanding for every traveler. Speaking on the...