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  • Telecoms operators seek review of taxes, levies

    The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has urged the Federal Government to look into the “Tax and Levy Amended Order 2015’’.

    The Executive Secretary of ALTON, Mr Gbolahan Awonuga, said in Lagos on Thursday that the “Tax and Levy Amended Order 2015’’ was signed by a former Minister of Finance, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

    Awonuga said that the order had created a lot of confusion in the taxes and levies regime, making the environment harsh for business and not minding government’s Ease of Doing Business programme.

    He said that in Nigeria today, most of the regulatory bodies had left the regulatory functions and now turned to revenue generating bodies and bringing about multiple taxation and regulation.

    According to him, telecommunications operations are not isolated to the ecosystem, as the cost of running business in Nigeria, especially telecommunications is triple the cost of running same in Ghana and neighbouring countries.

    “Almost all agencies of government are after telecommunications, why? We cannot afford to have crisis in the industry because we operate one network in all networks.

    “We call on the Federal Government to look into the issue of Tax and Levy Amended Order 2015 signed by the former Minister of Finance in the last administration, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,’’ he said in a statement.

    Awonuga recalled that ALTON was at a meeting with the management of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Feb. 12, 2019 in Lagos.

    He said that at the meeting, it was cleared that all taxes charged by NCAA were statutory, as they were in the NCAA Act.

    “The issue of Aviation mast height clearance was discussed because our members are being charged across the nation, be it close to the airports or not.

    “NCAA tried to increase some of the charges as reported to us by our members and we took it up with NCAA.

    “ALTON and its members are informed that the essence of the Aviation Height clearance is purely for safety, because they have to identify the routes to guide the pilots in navigation.

    “We were informed that there were categories of aircraft – big, medium and small. The choppers and the drones are part of their responsibilities and these are not limited to telecommunications infrastructure but to banks, radio stations and high rise building.

    “The director-general said there are lots of airstrips and helipads which are the reasons for charging across board,’’ the executive secretary said.

    He said that on the annual renewal, ALTON was informed that the reason for the renewal was because the earth moved occasionally and the co-ordinates also changed.

    According to him, contrary to reports in newspapers, there is no face-off between NCAA and ALTON and its members.

    He said that ALTON needed clarification on the charges and this led to the agreement to form an Advisory Committee, which comprised NCAA and ALTON representatives.

    “Our members are responsible corporate citizens of the country and natural partners in progress that follow due process.

    “The telecommunication industry has been the best customer centric sector, where issues pertaining to subscribers are taking very seriously by both the operators and the regulator.

    “Despite all challenges, there has not for once been an outage.

    “We are talking about Smart State initiatives and last mile penetration but some states’ demands on Right of Way (RoW) are outrageous.

    “The states are supposed to provide infrastructure for operators to lease but telecommunications operators spend about 70 per cent of their Capital Expenditure (CapEx) on RoW, leaving the remaining 30 per cent to build. This is not fair,’’ Awonuga said.

     

  • NCAA commences investigation on VP’s helicopter crash

    The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says investigation has began into Saturday’s crash landing of an helicopter conveying Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo in Kabba, Kogi State.

    Mr Sam Adurogboye, General Manager, Public Relations, confirmed the development on Sunday in Lagos.

    Adurogboye said the investigation was being conducted by the Accident Investigations Bureau (AIB), the statutory agency saddled with the task of investigating such serious incidents and accidents.

    “The NCAA has been notified about the incident and we have notified the AIB to begin investigations in line with its mandate” Adurogboye said.

    A source also told NAN on the condition of anonymity that the AIB had already deployed its team of investigators to the crash site to ascertain the remote and immediate cause of the incident.

    Also confirming the development, Caverton Helicopters, in a statement signed by its Managing Director, Capt. Josiah Choms, said the relevant aviation agencies had been informed about the incident.

    Choms said “An Augusta AW139 Helicopter, under management by Caverton Helicopters was involved in a mishap on landing in Kabba, Kogi State on Feb. 2 as a result of unusual weather conditions.

    “There were no injuries to the passengers or crew on board and they were all quickly and safely evacuated.

    “The relevant authorities have been duly informed and an investigation into the incident has commenced. We will, of course, support the authorities as required.

    “We wish to reassure the public and our various stakeholders of our unwavering commitment to safety in all our operations,” he said.

    Osinbajo and his entourage had crash landed in Kabba when he visited the town for his Next-Level engagements with the people.

    However, the incident did not deter the Vice President from continuing with his engagements according to a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Laolu Akande.

     

  • NCAA sanctions four airlines

    NCAA sanctions four airlines

    The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned four erring operators for violations.

    Its spokesman, Sam Adurogboye, who stated this yesterday, did not identify the operators.

    But, he said they are scheduled and non-scheduled operators.

    Adurogboye said infractions by the airlines were discovered during on the spot inspections carried out by NCAA Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI).

    NCAA inspectors, the NCAA spokesman said, found out a number of deficiencies on the airlines, including non-implementation of training programmes of maintenance personnel as required, irregularities concerning helicopter flight identification, deliberate violation of regulations, performing maintenance programme without necessary approval and using outdated manual.

    These, he said, were found to be in violation of the civil aviation regulations.

    Consequently, the various operators were sanctioned with fines ranging from N1.5 million to N2 million.

    One of the operator involved in deliberate violation of the regulations had its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) suspended for 180 days.

    However, he said the authority has ensured that the affected personnel in question in the employment of one of the airlines are trained accordingly.

    Adurogboye reassured stakeholders that NCAA would keep ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures [SOPs] are strictly followed.

    But, aviation unions – Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) – have vowed to declare a state of emergency in NCAA from tomorrow, if their demands for staff promotion are not met.

    The unions stated this at the weekend in Lagos, claiming that the NCAA management has taken them for granted on issues of promotions for the agency’s workers.

    Chairman, NCAA Joint Action Committee and NUATE Chairman, NCAA branch Lucky Izebhokun said the agency’s management would be looking for trouble, if they do not promote the workers.

    Izebhokun, who said a lot of people have been highly discouraged in the system, added the aggrieved workers were ready for showdown on January 2, 2019.

    On his part, Chairman, ATSSSAN NCAA branch Comrade Ayodele Sofola confirmed that the issue has been delayed for long.

    Comrade Sofola said: “We have been on this issue for the past one year and we have not seen any good result. We have given the NCAA management ultimatum to either get this promotion done or we declare a state of emergency.”

    In his reaction, Adurugboye said NCAA is known for industrial harmony and that management and the unions have always been on the same page.

    According to him, he believes that both parties would reach a compromise very soon because from 2000 till date, the unions and management always sit down together and discuss.

  • Anti-graft war: We’ve recovered stolen trillions of naira – Buhari

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday confirmed that his administration’s stance against corruption is yielding the desired result as trillions of Nigeria’s stolen funds have now been recovered.

    The president, however, admitted that anti-corruption war is not easy to fight because it affects different branches of national lives.

    He also denied allegations that his government embarks on witch-hunts in the fight against graft.

    Buhari said these in his address at the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission located at Jabi District in Abuja.

    The President said under his watch, all Nigerians were now aware that corrupt officials would be held to account, no matter how long it took.

    He said throughout the journey of his national life, he has made the anti-corruption fight a major agenda.

    He, however, expressed the hope that other arms of government including the judiciary and legislature would collaborate with the executive on the current war against corruption in the country.

    Buhari said, “This is another milestone in our determined and collective fight against corruption.

    “Throughout my journey in national service and since 2015, I have made a very conscious decision to pursue a vigorous fight against corruption in public life.

    “Since 2015, we have made significant progress in the fight against corruption. Everyone now knows that corrupt officials will be held to account, no matter how long it takes.

    “We have recovered and are still recovering trillions of naira that were stolen in the past few years by people without conscience.

    “We are pursuing recoveries everywhere and are making sure that anyone who has been found culpable is made to answer for his or her crime under the law.

    “It is my hope and expectation that the judiciary, which is a critical stakeholder and partner in the war against corruption, would continue to collaborate with the Executive to bring corrupt people to book.”

    Buhari called on the Legislature which provides the legal framework for the anti-corruption war to add more verve to the determination of the government to rid the nation of the brazen corruption witnessed in recent years.

    This, he said, could be achieved through a review of archaic provisions in the nation’s laws and proactive passage of new legislation.

  • NCAA urges airlines to be vigilant over Ebola outbreak

    NCAA urges airlines to be vigilant over Ebola outbreak

    The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Tuesday called for a high level vigilance by the airlines, especially those operating international and regional flights into the country.

    Mr Sam Adurogboye, the General Manager, Public Affairs, NCAA, made the call in a statement issued in Lagos.

    Adurogboye said that a circular with Ref. No. NCAA/DG/AMS/Vol.1/196, dated May 11, 2018 and signed by the agency’s Director General, Capt. Muhtar Usman, had been dispatched to all the airlines.

    He explained that the airlines were informed of the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on May 8.

    He however said that the outbreak in DRC, had yet to be declared by the World Health Organisation (WHO), as a Public Health Event of International Concern (PHEIC).

    “Notwithstanding, the NCAA, Federal Ministry of Health and all other relevant agencies have been taking concerted steps to ensure the virus does not creep into Nigeria.

    “Therefore to forestall the EVD infiltration, the regulatory authority has therefore directed all airlines to carry out these measures in the interim.

    “Pilots-in-Command of an aircraft are to report to Air Traffic Control (ATC) any suspected case of communicable disease onboard their flights in line with Nig.CARs 18.8.22.4,” he said.

    Adurogboye said that in case of any suspected case of communicable disease on board an aircraft, aircrew were to fill the General Declaration (Gen Dec) and Public Health Passenger Locator forms in line with Nig. CARs 18.8.17.4 and 18.8.22.5, respectively.

    He said that the Completed General Declaration and Public Health Passenger Locator forms were to be submitted to the Port Health Services (PHS) of the destination Aerodrome.

    Adurogboye said that airlines should ensure that they had onboard valid and appropriate number of First Aid kits, Universal Precaution kits and Emergency Medical kits in line with Nig. CARs 7.9.1.12.

    He said that they were to refresh the knowledge of their crew members in the handling and communicating with ATC of any suspected case of communicable disease on board.

    “Airlines are to contact Port Health Services for clearance before importing human remains into the country.

    “Airlines are to report to the authority in writing of any suspected case of communicable disease in flight,” he said.

    He said that NCAA would continue to collaborate with all relevant agencies to ensure that the Public Health Emergency Contingency Plan (PHECP), developed for the guidance of aviation stakeholders were adhered to.

    He said that these steps would prevent the importation of any communicable disease into the country through Nigeria’s air borders, especially the airports.

  • NCAA suspends FirstNation Airways indefinitely over alleged licence infraction

    The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has announced the suspension of the Air Operators Certificate of FirstNation Airways indefinitely.

    The NCAA said on Sunday that the suspension was conveyed to the airline via a letter with reference no. NCAA/DG/CSLA/RM/1-06/18/2304 dated May 11, 2018, and signed by the Director-General, Capt. Muhtar Usman.

    According to the NCAA, the airline has acknowledged the receipt of the letter.

    In a statement signed by the General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA, Mr. Sam Adurogboye, the regulator stated that the suspension was sequel to the flagrant and continuous violation of the terms and conditions of the issuance of its AOC by the carrier, thereby carrying out unauthorised and illegal operations.

    Adurogboye stated that when the AOC of FirstNation Airways expired, the airline did not have at least two airworthy aircraft capable of servicing its approved schedule as required by Part 9.1.1.6(b) (2) (ii) of Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulation (Nig.CARS), 2015.

    He said, “Consequently, the airline’s Air Operators Certificate was, upon renewal, restricted to non-scheduled operation (charter) only. However, FirstNation Airways embarked on scheduled operations with continuous advertisement of its services and sold tickets at its check-in counters in Lagos and Abuja airports.

    “The NCAA had earlier notified the airline that it was investigating these violations. Subsequently, by a letter dated 31st of August 2017, the airline was directed to stop the illegal operations forthwith, warning that failure to desist would lead to a suspension of its operating authorisation.”

    He added that upon further investigation, it was discovered that the airline had disregarded all warnings and continued with the unauthorised and illegal operations in violation of its AOC terms and conditions of issuance.

    Adurogboye stated, “This is contrary to the provisions of Part 9.1.1.4(d) of the Nig.CARS 2015, which provides that ‘each AOC holder shall at all times continue in compliance with the AOC terms and conditions of issuance, and maintenance requirements in order to hold that certificate’.

    “The authority has therefore determined that, pursuant to Section 35(2),(3) (a) (ii) and (4) of the Civil Aviation Act, 2006, FirstNation Airways is no longer fit to operate air transport business under the authority of the AOC. Accordingly, the airline’s AOC has been suspended indefinitely with effect from the 11th of May, 2018, when it received the notice.”

    According to Adurogboye, in addition, the operators of the airline are expected to return the AOC to the NCAA’s Director of Operations and Training within seven days of receiving the letter.

    He added that anytime the airline demonstrated ability and willingness to comply with the extant regulations, the NCAA would review its suspension and restore the AOC to enable it to commence operations.

    FirstNation Airways had in August 2017 switched temporarily from offering scheduled flights to charter services, following a reduction in its fleet size.

    Usman, who disclosed the development to journalists at the time, said the airline’s non-scheduled status would remain so until it improved its aircraft fleet to at least two and meet the requirements for scheduled services.

  • Burglary attempt: Air Peace raised false alarm – NCAA

    The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has declared as false alarm allegations of burglary attempt on the Cargo Hold of Air Peace aircraft at 18 Right runway of the Lagos Airport.

    Categorically, the NCAA described the incident as unfounded.

    Spokesman of NCAA, Sam Adurogboye disclosed this on Sunday.

    According to Adurogboye conclusion was arrived at after the Regulatory Authority reviewed all the reports from the relevant agencies concerning the incident , which proved to be untrue.

    According to him, investigations by the regulatory authority, security agencies and other agencies at the Lagos Airport indicated that Air Peace raised a false alarm as the alleged burglary is largely unsubstantiated, unproven and should be discountenanced.

    In statement , Adurogboye said : ” Last week, there were reports that the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of Air Peace Flight no. APK 7138 with Aircraft no. 5N-BUJ had alerted the Lagos Control Tower that the Aircraft’s AFT Cargo Compartment has been opened.

    “According to the Pilot in his report to the Tower, he noticed that the Cargo Compartment light came up for 15 seconds and went off. This means someone has opened the compartment’s door.

    “The Air Traffic Controller on duty confirmed receiving the report at about 1933hrs (1833GMT).

    In line with Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPs), Aviation Security personnel were at the Holding Point of Runway 18R monitoring the departure/take off of both Air Peace and Arik Air aircraft.

    “The PIC alarm triggered an immediate response. The Escort team overtook the Arik aircraft for a more proximate field look and access to the Air Peace Aircraft.

    “On full speed, with the full lights on, no person(s) was found within the vicinity of the aircraft. Importantly, the Arik aircraft which was on queue immediately after the Air Peace aircraft was similarly put on observation at this point.

    “The Arik Air aircraft also had its full complement of lights on towards the Air Peace aircraft having being aware of his counterpart’s conversation with the Tower. With benefit of this full view, neither movement nor any sign of person(s) was sighted around the aircraft.”

    He further said :” Thereafter the Air Peace PIC requested to taxi back to the Apron at D45 to check if anything had been stolen. In addition, he wanted to clear his doubts that a bomb may have been thrown into the aircraft.

    “At D45, the Airport Chief Security called the NPF-EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) team who reported with their equipment at about 2026hrs.

    Passengers were disembarked at 2028hrs. The EOD team joined by FAAN’s Aviation Security and Air Peace Security conducted a search on the Cargo compartment and the passenger cabin of the aircraft.

    “The search was completed at about 2055hrs and the aircraft was declared safe by the EOD Team leader.

    The Air Peace PIC therefore briefed the passengers of the EOD’s all clear decision and that the service shall be operated. All passengers re-boarded and the aircraft was escorted to the holding area for take – off by the Escort teams from FAAN AVSEC and the Military Airside Patrol.

    “The flight departed and landed safely at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.”

    Meanwhile, passengers last week commended Air Peace flight and cabin crew for their security consciousness and professionalism after suspected thieves opened the cargo hold of Flight 7138 holding for departure on Runway 18R (A1) of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos at about 7.35pm on Thursday.

    The passengers praised the pilot-in-command for insisting on thorough security screening of the Abuja-bound flight after the incident.

    Corporate Communications Manager of Air Peace, Mr. Chris Iwarah said the carrier’s crew acted in line with the high safety standards of the airline.

    In a statement issued on Friday, Iwarah said: “We are sincerely grateful to all our wonderful guests on board Flight 7138 for their support, patience and cooperation throughout the precautionary security checks conducted by Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) squad, Federal Airport Authorities of Nigeria Aviation Security and our security team after suspected thieves opened the cargo hold of our aircraft holding for departure on Runway 18R (A1) of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos at about 7.35pm on Thursday, February 08, 2018.

    “Pilot-in-Command, Capt. Adesola Arasi had to contact control tower when he was alerted by the light that came on in the cockpit suggesting that the cargo hold was opened for about 15 seconds and immediately shut.

    “In line with our high security standards and the huge value we place on the lives of our guests and crew, Capt. Arasi insisted on having EOD squad check Flight APK 7138 before takeoff to be doubly sure nothing was deposited in the cargo hold by the suspected thieves to endanger the lives of our guests and crew.

    “Our guests, who were fully briefed of the development by the pilot-in-command, were advised to disembark from the aircraft and board an Air Peace bus while the joint security operation by EOD, FAAN AVSEC and our security team lasted. The Lagos-Abuja flight was cleared by the security experts after exhaustive screening of the aircraft lasting about 30 minutes.

    “The flight eventually took off at 9.30pm and safely landed in Abuja at about 10.23pm. Our satisfied guests commended the professionalism of Capt. Arasi and his team as well as the high safety standards of Air Peace.”

    The airline, he assured, would continue to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of its guests, crew and equipment.

     

  • Ethiopian Airlines operates first all women flight to Nigeria

    Ethiopian Airlines, on Saturday, operated its first all women flight to Nigeria. The airline’s Boeing 777 aircraft, which took off from Addis Ababa, landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at 1.16p.m.

    It was the first time Ethiopian Airlines was operating an all women flight in Africa as it had earlier done same to Bangkok, Thailand.

    On the historic flight, all the roles from pilot to cabin crew to in-flight ramp operations and flight dispatchers on ground, were all women.

    The pilot, Capt. Amsale Gualu, told newsmen in Lagos that the successful flight had shown that women could excel in any field if given equal opportunities.

    She thanked Federal Government for the opportunity given to the airline to operate the historic flight to the country.

    Mrs Firiehiwot Mekonen, the General Manager, Ethiopian Airlines, Nigeria, said the aim of the flight was to promote women empowerment and encourage more African women to pursue aviation careers.

    Mekonen said although one-third of the airline’s employees were women, the figure was smaller when it came to positions such as pilots and technicians.

    The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Mrs Nkiru Onyejocha, lauded Ethiopian Airlines for the remarkable feat.

    Onyejocha said it was a big motivation for young women who were aspiring to become aviation professionals, stressing that it had shown that women could no longer be relegated to the background.

    The lawmaker said Nigeria was currently lacking the calibre of female personnel to replicate such feat despite aviation being a key driver of the economy.

    She added that “this is a call for us as a country to encourage our children to go into the sciences, especially in fields such as aviation.

    “There should be scholarships available for those who want to study sciences, particularly for girls as a way of encouraging them.”

    The flight was welcomed by Women in Aviation professionals and the Director of Consumer Protection, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Adamu Abdullahi.

    Also on ground were the acting General Manager, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Mr Gabriel Akpeyi and the Managing Director of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company, Mr Idris Yakubu.

  • Aviation authority battles telcos over infrastructure deployment

    Aviation authority battles telcos over infrastructure deployment

    The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sparked a fierce battle against telecoms companies operating in the country, insisting they must obtain permit from the Agency before erecting high rise structures.

    Although, most telcos in Nigeria have third party arrangement for base stations/towers management, however, NCAA issued a very stern warning to all Global System for Mobile Communications operators to ensure they always obtain Aviation Height Clearance (AHC), Permits and Licences before construction of high rise structures.

    A statement signed by Mr Sam Adurogboye, the General Manger, Public Relations of NCAA, said others affected by the warning are landing facilities owners, stakeholders and the general public.

    The Regulatory agency said these Permits, AHC and Licences are to be obtained before the construction of the following – tower, telecommunication masts, high rise buildings/structures and landing facilities.

    “The landing facilities include construction of helipad/helideck for civil use and heliports.

    “This action is in line with the Civil Aviation Act. 2006 Part IX (30) (L) which empowers the Authority to prohibit, regulate and remove any structure which, by virtue of its height or position, is considered to endanger the safety of aircraft operations.

    “In addition, the Civil Aviation Act. 2006 Part IX (30) (K) stipulates that the Authority will grant and certify licences for the construction of helipads, helidecks, and heliports.

    “It is therefore an exercise in illegality to operate into a heliport (surface level, elevated or helideck) without the approval of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority,” Adurogboye said in the statement.

    On the other hand, he explained that for those who want to renew their heliport certificate, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) Part 12.10.6 highlights that heliports operators are required to commence the process of renewal of Heliport Certificate not less than 90 days to the date of expiration of the certificate.

    In his words: “The Regulatory Authority is compelled to issue this warning as part of our oversight responsibilities which is principally safety and security of flight operations in and out of Nigerian airspace”.

    “The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will therefore view very seriously and run the rule over any violation of these safety measures. All stakeholders should be guided,” he added.

     

  • Executive Orders: NCAA to ensure full compliance at airports

    Executive Orders: NCAA to ensure full compliance at airports

    The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said on Tuesday that it had put in place measures to ensure full and sustained compliance with the Federal Government’s Executive Order at airports in the country.

    The General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA, Mr Sam Adurogboye, said the agency’s Director General, Capt. Muhtar Usman, had directed all Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI) to monitor the level of compliance with the order.

    Adurogboye said this was alongside their statutory oversight responsibilities at the airports, as enshrined in the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations 2015 (Nig.CARs 2015).

    “All aviation parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Aviation, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigeria Meteorological Agency (Nimet) and Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) have since commenced compliance to the order.

    “On its part, NCAA has prepared a standard document outlining its core functions and services, appropriate charges, fees, licences, waivers and other tax-related processes, in adherence to the order.

    “The schedule contains mode of communication of official decisions to the various applicants for our sundry services,’’ Adurogboye said in the statement issued in Lagos.

    According to him, this information, together with other vital information, for ease of doing business in the Nigerian aviation sector are contained in the official website of the NCAA.

    He said the federal government had handed down the order with the view to eliminate the unnecessary bureaucracy that impedes business activities at Nigeria’s airports.

    Adurogboye added that it would improve safety, security and facilitation of passengers within and around the airports.

    He said the NCAA director general was in constant discussions with the heads of aviation agencies to ensure sustained adherence to the order by the agencies and continuous surveillance by the regulatory authority.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, had on May 18 signed three far-reaching executive orders expected to ease business, fast-track budget submission and promote made in Nigeria products.

     

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