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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,…
In a decisive move toward environmental accountability, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has pledged that Nigeria’s aviation industry will champion green innovation and sustainable practices in the face of intensifying global climate change demands. Keyamo made the declaration while receiving members of the House of Representatives Committee…
In a major boost to diplomatic and economic ties, Air Algerie will launch its inaugural direct flight service between Algiers and Abuja on April 6, 2025. This milestone follows the successful implementation of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Algeria, further strengthening regional cooperation and connectivity. Operated…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fully implementing the State Safety Programme (SSP) as part of efforts to enhance aviation safety across the country. Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, made this commitment at the closing ceremony of the International Civil Aviation Organization…
Aviation unions have issued a stern warning to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) management, demanding immediate action against the repeated assaults—both physical and psychological—on its staff by customs officers at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. In a letter dated March 7, 2025, and addressed to FAAN’s Managing…
In a strategic move to enhance international air travel and strengthen diplomatic ties, Nigeria and Canada have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA). The agreement was formalized in Abuja by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FICArb (UK), on behalf of the Federal Government…
