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The member states of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) have been called upon to urgently prioritize aviation infrastructure development and foster an investment-friendly environment to enhance air connectivity and economic growth across West Africa. Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), made this call during the 4th…
In a groundbreaking move to address the intersection of climate change and human trafficking, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reducing climate-induced vulnerabilities across the country. The MoU, signed on…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable aviation development by hosting a high-level regional workshop on Access to Finance for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production in Lagos from May 5 to 9, 2025. The five-day hybrid workshop, themed “Access to Finance for SAF Production”, was organized by the Nigeria Civil…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a formal sanction to Kenya Airways following multiple consumer protection violations involving three passengers, including one Gloria Omisore. According to an official statement released today, the infractions committed by the airline include failure to uphold passengers’ right to care, inadequate disclosure of…
In a bold move to enhance Nigeria’s global air connectivity, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), has embarked on a strategic working visit to Brazil. This initiative follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to establish a direct air link between Nigeria and…
The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has issued a stern directive to Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest domestic airline, to urgently enhance its domestic flight operations following a wave of complaints from passengers over chronic delays and flight cancellations. Capt. Najomo delivered the directive…
In a significant development for Nigeria’s aviation sector, unions under the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have suspended their strike action until May 13, 2025, following the personal intervention of the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK). The resolution was reached after a crucial…
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has officially designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, as the alternative airport to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The announcement was made during the formal inauguration of Overland Airways’ new flight operations at the Minna airport.…
In a strategic move to strengthen financial accountability within Nigeria’s aviation industry, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has emphasized the importance of sound financial management for the sector’s growth and sustainability. Speaking in Lagos at the official inauguration of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is taking significant steps to enhance regional air connectivity, as the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, welcomed a delegation from the Tanzania High Commission in Abuja on Tuesday, April 9, 2025. Leading the Tanzanian delegation was Mrs. Judica Elfadhili Nagunwa,…
