For many people living with knee osteoarthritis, pain has become part of everyday life. Simple activities most people take for granted like walking to the market, climbing a flight of stairs, or even getting out of bed in the morning can be slow, painful, and frustrating. Although painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications can help ease the […] The post Turmeric and frankincense mixture could change knee osteoarthritis care appeared first on Tribune Online.

THE national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Etihad Airways and Nigeria’s Air Peace have signed an interline agreement that connects the two carriers’ networks, opening 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa to Etihad’s guests. Once the routes are launched, the agreement will also give Air Peace’s customers access to Etihad’s services […] The post Interline: 20 new routes open as Etihad, Air peace sign deal appeared first on Tribune Online.

THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the appointment of Saadia Zahidi as the director general of the body, as endorsed by IATA’s Board of Directors, effective November. Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth director general and the first woman appointed to hold the position. She joins IATA from the World Economic Forum (WEF), where […] The post IATA board appoints Saadia Zahidi as director general appeared first on Tribune Online.

Director, Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Fabio Rabbani, has lauded the Director-General Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, for prioritising staff training in partnership with ICAO, International Air Transport Association (IATA), and other world-class capacity development institutes. Mr Rabbani made the commendation on the sidelines of the […] The post ICAO hails Nigeria for competence in civil aviation appeared first on Tribune Online.

MINISTER of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the immediate conclusion of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Belgium to ensure that it is signed before the departure of the outgoing Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Pieter Leenknegt, who paid him a farewell visit, in Abuja. During […] The post Connectivity: Nigeria, Belgium deepen ties as Leenknegt ends diplomatic duty appeared first on Tribune Online.

THE Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has intensified efforts to strengthen aviation safety, security and human capacity development through renewed engagement with maintenance professionals, enhanced aviation security oversight and staff welfare initiatives under the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo. As part of the authority’s drive to deepen collaboration with key industry stakeholders, Capt. […] The post NCAA deepens security, safety oversight as Najomo drives reforms appeared first on Tribune Online.

FOLLOWING the recent launch of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)’s Circular Economy initiative, the FAAN Training School will commence a specialised training programme for 40 staff members to embed sustainable waste management practices across airports, starting next year. The training, titled: “Understanding Sustainability in Airport Operations and Modern Waste Management Challenges”, is designed […] The post FAAN introduces waste management training to drive circular economy agenda appeared first on Tribune Online.

NIGERIA’S airports have been urged to reduce their heavy dependence on aeronautical charges by embracing a diversified commercial revenue model capable of transforming airport facilities into self-sustaining economic hubs. The call comes amid growing concerns that relying primarily on aeronautical service charges is insufficient to finance the infrastructure, safety and security requirements demanded by international […] The post FG should diversify airport revenue beyond aeronautical charges —Expert appeared first on Tribune Online.

Environmental experts, academics, traditional rulers and civil society stakeholders on Tuesday warned the Federal Government against indiscriminate exploration of solid minerals in the rush to meet global energy transition demands, cautioning that weak governance could trigger fresh insecurity, environmental degradation and widespread loss of livelihoods. The warning came at the 3rd Nigeria’s Socio-Ecological Alternatives Convergence […] The post Energy transition: Experts, traditional ruler warn FG against indiscriminate solid mineral exploration appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P) Joint Venture (JV) for PML 53 and PML 54, in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), have officially begun the transplantation of 100,000 nursery-raised indigenous tree seedlings to designated restoration sites as part of its Afforestation, Livelihood Enhancement, […] The post NNPCL, FIRST E&P JV achieves major ALEC milestone, begins transplantation of 100,000 indigenous trees appeared first on Tribune Online.

Experts say weak state-level action, poor preparedness and inadequate funding could derail Nigeria’s climate targets as floods, heatwaves and disease outbreaks worsen. Climate change has emerged as one of the gravest threats to Nigeria’s public health, national security and economic future, with the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) warning that unless urgent action is taken […] The post Climate change threatens Nigeria’s health, security, economy, Academy warns appeared first on Tribune Online.