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- 6 Feb 2015
FAAN Seeks Air force Support on Airport Security
The Nigerian Air force has been called upon to continue its support to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) especially in securing the Nigerian Airports. Engr. Saleh Dunoma, MD/CEO, FAAN,…
- 27 Jul 2025
NASENI, Nigerian Air Force Renew Strategic Partnership to Drive Indigenous Defense Technologies
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration on indigenous…
- 21 Jul 2013
Air Force, NAMA Close Ranks on Safety
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reassured the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) that the force would continue to collaborate with the agency on issues bordering on security, surveillance…
- 15 Oct 2017
Air Force Institute Developing Surveillance System to Enhance National Security
The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Kaduna is developing a surveillance system to add value to the nation’s security architecture, its Commandant, AVM Isiyaka Bukar, has said. Bukar said…
- 28 Aug 2013
NIMASA, Air Force Ink Agreement to Curb Piracy, Oil Theft
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) took a further step in their determination to ensure improved security on the nation’s coast by…
- 15 Nov 2019
Nigerian Air Force Helicopter Crashes in Enugu
A training helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has crashed in the NAF Base in Enugu after returning from a routine training exercise. According to NAF twitter account on…
- 21 Jul 2014
Air Force Helicopter Crashes in Borno, Kills 2
A pilot and a technician died in the crash of Nigerian Air Force Mi-35 helicopter, which happened on Monday at a location South of Bama, Borno State. The helicopter was on a training mission, on…
- 2 Feb 2020
Air Force Secondary School Ikeja Reaffirms commitment to inculcate discipline, pure character moulding on Students
The Parents/Teachers Association ( PTA ) of the Air Force Secondary School, Ikeja, has reiterated its commitment to the issues of discipline ,pure character molding and better academic excellence in…
- 19 May 2021
Max Air Forced to Return to Kano after Flight Suffers Bird Strike
Max Air’s Abuja bound aircraft yesterday suffered a bird strike 10 minutes after take-off at the Aminu Kano International Airport, (MAKIA) Kano. The aircraft, according to sources, was forced to…
- 19 Feb 2018
NAF Trains 20 officers in US, India on Software, Cyber security
AS it has begun production of indigenous operational Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UAVs, the Nigerian Air Force said that it has trained a total of 20 of its officers both in India and the United States…
- 16 Jan 2014
President Jonathan Sacks, Appoints New Service Chiefs
President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked all the service chiefs, who are statutorily the heads of the nation’s military apparatus. Dr. Reuben Abati, special adviser to the President on Media and…
- 10 Jun 2014
NAMA Parleys NAF On Airspace Co-Ordination
Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is to sustain its collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on strategic management of the country’s airspace to enhance the overall safety of both…
- 20 Jul 2023
NASENI, AFIT Strengthen Ties on AAVDI, Made-in- Nigeria Helicopter
Dr. Bashir Gwandu, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, National Agency for Science and Engineering (NASENI) has called for stronger collaboration with the Air Force Institute of…
- 7 Aug 2025
NAF, NIGCOMSAT to Boost Nigeria’s Security with Satellite Technology
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited have entered into a strategic alliance aimed at advancing operational effectiveness, sovereignty, and sustainability…
- 28 Jun 2017
Airforce Reactivates 2 Aircraft for Courier Delivery
The Nigerian Air Force has reactivated two of its aircraft intended to be used for courier service and airlifting frontline troops to visit their families. Air Marshall Sadique Abubakar, Chief of Air…
- 1 Jul 2020
NAF Inks 32 MoUs with Varsities, Others on Local Technology
Nigerian Air Force (NAF), said it had entered into a total of 32 “active” Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with universities, and other reputable institutions in the country, as part of its…
- 18 Dec 2024
NAF Delegation Visits Zinox Technologies, Discuss Partnership
A high-level delegation from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) recently visited Zinox Technologies, Africa’s foremost integrated ICT solutions company, exploring avenues for a strategic partnership to…
- 3 Oct 2014
Boko Haram Beheads Nigerian Military Pilot
Boko Haram, dreaded Islamist sect, has beheaded a man believed to be one of the pilots of the Nigerian Air Force jet which went missing and later crashed earlier on September 11 after it left Yola,…
- 11 Jun 2014
How NIMASA Rescued Hijacked Ship Using Satellite Technology
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) at the weekend launched its satellite surveillance system, which, in conjunction with the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Air Force,…
- 26 Sept 2014
Lonely Planet Reveals ‘Unplugged Travel’ On Increase
Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel media company, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have joined forces to celebrate the 100th anniversary of commercial air travel by…
- 10 Nov 2015
Airlines, Service Providers Undergo NAMA Training on e-NOTAM
Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has started sensitizing and educating airline operators, service providers, aviation agencies, the Nigerian Air Force and other stakeholders on the migration from…
- 23 Mar 2012
NAMA makes Case for Installation of Military Radar
Installation of a military radar system at the nation’s airports will enhance the surveillance and security of the airspace says Engineer Mazi Nnamdi Udoh, the managing director of Nigerian Airspace…
- 19 Jun 2024
FG Announces Plan to Acquire 50 New Aircraft for NAF
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to bolster its anti-banditry operations with the acquisition of 50 new aircraft scheduled to arrive between now and next year. This initiative aims to…
- 13 Mar 2014
Military Accuses Politicians of Inciting Mutiny
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has accused the political class of inciting the public against the military and attempting to cause disaffection among troops with the intent to cause mutiny. DHQ) also…
- 16 Nov 2016
Arik Air Scales Down Flights as Aviation Fuel Scarcity Worsens
Scarcity of aviation fuel, otherwise known as Jet A – 1 is taking a huge toll on domestic flight operations forcing major carrier Arik Air to announce flight reduction. Flight reduction, the airline…
- 15 Feb 2022
Satellites and the Armed Forces
By Andrew Aroh Space (Professionals) are providing the military their lifeline. they use it. They take it for granted, but if they ever lost it, people will die. Satellites and the Armed Force: Army:…
- 17 Dec 2021
NCAA Warns of Poor Weather, May Shut Nigerian Airspace
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that the air traffic control may be forced to close the airspace due to inclement weather conditions. In a weather advisory circular tagged,…
- 11 Jul 2015
Telecoms Companies, Research Firms Join Forces on 5G
A group of 16 leading players in the field of telecommunications are joining forces to advance the development of a new air interface below 6 GHz for 5G networks. The “FANTASTIC-5G” (Flexible Air…
- 9 Aug 2022
Heritage Bank Supports Nigerian Airforce with Impactful Digital Solutions for Profit Mark-Up
Heritage Bank Plc has entered partnership with the 301 Heavy Airlift Group Cooperative Multipurpose Society, Nigerian Airforce (301 HAG CMS) to leverage impactful digital banking solutions that will…
- 5 Mar 2018
FG Pledges to Apply Science, Technology To Building A Better Future
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has assured that the administration will build a better future for the country using innovations in science and technology. Osinbajo, who gave the assurance…