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 …
Nigeria Establishes Aircraft Leasing Company
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 Records 91.4% In Aviation Safety Rating As ICAO Concludes ICVM Audit
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 …
Nigeria To Deepen Economic Ties With The United Kingdom
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 …
Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 80TH Anniversary And 65 Years Of Partnership With Nigeria
Ethiopian Airlines has celebrated its 80th anniversary highlighting its history from a single flight destination to a network of 144 destinations and the partnership with Nigeria which has spanned over 65 years. Celebrating the historic milestone, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew announced the beginning of the airline’s 80th year service anniversary celebrations at a press conference held at the …
Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Highlights Three Pillars of Aircraft Acquisition At NAAIS
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN has stated that “aircraft acquisition sits at the intersection of these three pillars of capital, confidence and capacity.” The Honourable Minister stated this is in his keynote address at the Nigerian Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit (NAAIS) held in Lagos, Nigeria. Keyamo said: “Without modern and fuel-efficient fleets, Nigerian airlines …
Nigeria Strengthens Bilateral Aviation Frameworks With Saudi Arabia
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. …
Nigeria Receives Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) From ICAO’s CDI Unit
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has received “Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during the opening of the Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) in Marrakech.” In a statement the Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ms. Janet Oputa said: “The 20-year roadmap (2025–2045) …
Nigeria CAA And United Nations WFP Sign MoU To Enhance Humanitarian Air Operations In Nigeria
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed “a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance humanitarian air services and strengthen emergency response operations across Nigeria.” The aviation authority says the agreement signed in Abuja establishes “a strategic framework to improve access to life-saving aid, particularly in hard-to-reach and crisis-affected areas.” Director-General Civil …
Nigerian Government To Host Aircraft Acquisition And Investment Summit
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN has confirmed that Nigeria is set “to host the maiden edition of the Nigeria Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit (NAAIS) on the 1st and 2nd of April at the prestigious Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.” In a statement by the Special Adviser, Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood “the …









