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The Nigeria Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN has signed a Working Together Agreement with aircraft manufacturer, Airbus to boost aviation growth in Nigeria. A statement by the Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Olugbenga Saka, said: “At the invitation of Airbus, following Nigeria’s recent policy achievements and remarkable …
In a bid to improve access to aircraft for Nigeria’s airlines, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has confirmed the establishment of a Nigerian Aircraft Leasing Company by the Federal Government of Nigeria. A statement by the Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ms. Janet Oputa said the development was …
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, has highlighted safety, seamless connectivity and operational efficiency as the three critical pillars for aviation growth in Africa. Speaking at the ongoing IATA Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa, themed “Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency in Africa.”, the Minister said “Africa’s population of 1.4 billion is …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has recognised Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, CON as one of Africa’s top four most prominent aviators. A statement by the Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ms. Janet Oputa said, the announcement was made during a special session at the ongoing IATA …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has recorded “a landmark advancement in aviation safety, as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) acknowledges Nigeria’s significant progress in Aerodrome and Ground Aids (AGA) under the 2026 Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM).” In a statement the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, said: Nigeria’s overall Effective Implementation (EI) score rose …
The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has projected that Nigeria’s export potential to the United Kingdom is set for significant growth by highlighting the rising trade volumes and new market opportunities within the aviation sector. According to FAAN the Managing Director was speaking at a forum hosted by the Nigerian-British Chamber …
President Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s Impressive Aviation Safety Rating The Nigerian aviation industry has recorded “91.4% Effective Implementation (EI) score at the just-concluded International Civil Aviation Organization Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) held between April 15 and 22, 2026.” According to NCAA, during the closing briefing held at the Authority’s Headquarters in Abuja, the Director-General Civil Aviation, (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, noted …
British Airways Celebrates 90 Years Of Air Service To Nigeria The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed “Nigeria’s commitment to deepening economic relations with the United Kingdom, particularly in the aviation sector and other mutually beneficial areas.” A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) hosted the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Mahmud Adam Kambari, on a high-level familiarization visit to its headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos. FAAN said: “The visit marked a significant step in deepening institutional synergy between the Ministry and FAAN, with a focus on advancing efficiency, sustainability, and …
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo SAN has held strategic bilateral meetings with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, and the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Abdulaziz Al-Duailej in Riyadh. A statement by the Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ms. …
