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 …
Nigeria To Host ACI-Africa 2026 Regional Conference
Nigeria has confirmed its readiness to host the 2026 Airport Council International (Africa) Regional Conference and in preparation for the airport event ACI Africa Secretary, Mr. Ali Tounsi visited Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo. SAN. In a statement signed by Mr. Henry Agbebire, Director, Public Affairs And Consumer Protection, the Federal Airports Authority of …
AFG Aviation Ireland Limited Leases Two CRJ1000 Aircraft To Nigeria’s Cally Air
AFG Aviation Ireland Limited (“AFG”), is expanding its footprint in Africa with “the successful acquisition of two Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft (MSN 19004 and MSN 19009) from Regional One, and the respective placement of both aircraft with Cally Air. The airline is the state-backed carrier of Cross River State, Nigeria, and will operate the aircraft under a finance lease agreement with …
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Aviation Development
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) principles and global aviation standards. Speaking at ICAO’s 42nd Assembly, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo says, “Nigeria remains firmly committed to the principles and objectives of ICAO.” He outlined bold steps to “position Nigeria as Africa’s aviation hub and called for stronger …
The New Tax Act 2025: Implications For The Nigerian Aviation Industry
By Aminat Bakare Nigeria is bracing itself for a significant change in taxation as the Federal government of Nigeria’s new tax laws are billed for implementation from January 1, 2026. The new tax regime will have impact on corporate taxation, personal income tax, VAT amongst other significant effects for companies and individuals. In other to create awareness for the …
Dana Air Commence Operational Audit
Dana Air says it has commenced the operational audit as advised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and is fully cooperating with the NCAA to ensure a quick return to flight operations. According to Dana Air, operational Audits are regulatory and airlines are required to suspend their operations when the regulator calls for it and we are confident that …
NAC Places Two Embraer E190f With Astral Aviation
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC has agreed a memorandum of understanding to place the first two E190F passenger-to-freight conversions with Astral Aviation, based in Nairobi. In May this year, NAC and Embraer reached an agreement in principle to take up to 10 conversion slots for E190F/E195F, with first deliveries starting in 2024. Aircraft for conversion will come from NAC’s existing E190/E195 …
Dana Air Introduces More Flights On Lagos, Abuja Routes
Dana Air said it has introduced additional flights on its Lagos and Abuja route network. The airline in a statement said the introduction of the additional flights was strictly based on popular demand, the desire to meet the growing demand, and the need to follow through with its strategic route expansion. ”The additional Abuja to Lagos flights will operate at …










