SHIPPERS GUIDE

By Okuneye Moyosola Capt. Prekeme Porbeni is a retired Pilot and a Former Director of Operations of the Defunct Nigerian Airways. In this interview with MMS Plus newspaper, Capt. Porbeni sets the 2020 agenda for the nation’s aviation industry, analysing …

By Okuneye Moyosola Prince Adeyinka Bakare is the President General of the Nigerian Association of Air Freight Forwarders and Consolidators (NAFFAC). He is also a Governing Board member of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN). In …

By Okuneye Moyosola Booking cheap flight tickets online (or if you prefer with your agent) is a luxury many can only wish for, it is difficult and at times almost impossible with the continually unstable prices of airline tickets. However, …

An airline pilot operates a plane’s engines and controls to navigate and fly the vessel. He or she also checks hydraulic and engine systems for pre-flight safety and monitors fuel consumption and aircraft systems in-flight. Prospective pilots must satisfy a …

By Okuneye Moyosola Mrs. Jemilat Jawulaa Mahamah is the President of Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA), Ghana. She spoke to MMS Plus at the 25th Anniversary and Magazine Lunch of WISTA, Nigeria. In this interview, she harps on …

  By Prof. Bamidele Badejo   INTRODUCTION  The overall importance and relevance of Transportation in the national economy of any nation be it developed or developing one is quite essential. Hence, efforts are constantly put in place by all stakeholders …

By Kenneth Jukpor Professor Callistus Ibe is the Dean, School of Transportation Management Technology at Federal University of Technology, Owerri. He is also the 2nd Deputy National President of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration (CIoTA) Nigeria, in charge of …

The existence of technology, especially the coming of air cargo business has made things to be easy in life. It has also led to the evolution of so many businesses. People get things done swiftly. Goods can be sent to …

By Kenneth Jukpor Sir Tony Anakebe is the Managing Director Gold link Investment Nigeria Limited, and a member of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA). In this interview with MMS Plus newspaper, he speaks on the recent plan …

In the past, before airlines began charging fees for some seat selections, travelers looking for some extra legroom could book the exit row seat. In exchange for that extra room, you had to listen to a flight attendant explain how …

Thousands of airplane bird strikes occur each year, but airports have many safety and conservation measures in place to minimize these potentially damaging and dangerous situations. Thanks to thoughtful airport bird control techniques, the majority of airplane scares involving birds …

Commercial lobster farming is becoming very popular day by day and it’s a very profitable business. Among all the highly-priced marine crustacean, lobsters are larger in size. A mature lobster weights between 250 to 400 grams. Lobster farming with carp …

By Okuneye Moysosola Dr. Danjuma Ismalia is the Director, Transport Research and Intelligence, Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria. In this interview with MMS Plus, he talks about how to successfully manage an airport, while he gives tips on …

This article provides a briefing on how to take an idea, outline it on paper, and implement the idea resulting in launch of commercial operations. The subject matter concentrates on how to develop a business plan for an air cargo …

Major aircraft manufacturers are predicting a need for thousands of aircraft maintenance technicians each year over the next several years as more and more airplanes are produced. So the career as an aircraft mechanic is still up-and-coming. There is the …

How important is airport facility management? Without a doubt, facility management is crucial to ensure operational functions around the airport works efficiently. Airports wish to maintain a positive brand image and keep their customers happy with consistent services standard to …

Airport, also called air terminal, aerodrome, or airfield, site and installation for the takeoff and landing of aircraft. An airport usually has paved runways and maintenance facilities and serves as a terminal for passengers and cargo. The vast majority of …

By Okuneye Moyosola The importance of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) to the aviation industry cannot be over emphasized as they both play crucial roles in ensuring safety in the aviation industry. The AIB …

By Kenneth Jukpor Dr. Samuel Babatunde is the Registrar of Ports and Terminal Management Academy of Nigeria (POTEMAN). In this exclusive interview with MMS Plus, he highlights the dynamics of human capacity building in port and terminal management. He also …

Owning an aircraft is an exciting, liberating and joyful experience. It takes the stress out of travel and can be a valuable business tool giving you the flexibility and reaction time to compete in today’s fast paced business environment. The …