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- 8 Sept 2025
Keyamo Orders NCAA to Name, Shame Airlines over Breach of Aviation Rules
Festus Keyamo, minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to publicly shame airlines that violate aviation regulations. Festus Keyamo,…
- 17 Sept 2025
Nigeria to Receive First Dry-Leased Aircraft in 20 Years
Nigeria is set to receive a dry-leased aircraft on October 6, after nearly 20 years, according to Festus Keyamo, minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. Festus Keyamo, minister of Aviation…
- 4 May 2026
FG Signs MoU with Airbus to Boost Aerospace Development
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturing giants, as part of the working visit of Festus…
- 16 Feb 2025
FG Drops Merger of NCAA, NAMA
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has stepped down the merger of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian…
- 27 May 2024
FG suspends Nigeria Air indefinitely
Federal Government has announced the indefinite suspension of the Air Nigeria Airline project. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, during a ministerial press briefing in…
- 9 Dec 2024
Keyamo Says FCCPC Made ‘Careless’ Statement on Air Peace’s Airfares
Festus Keyamo, minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has strongly condemned the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for its recent statement regarding Air Peace’s…
- 23 Jan 2025
FG Plans Aircraft Manufacturing in Nigeria
Festus Keyamo, minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has revealed plans by the Federal Government to establish an aircraft manufacturing firm in Nigeria. The facility is a collaboration…
- 6 Nov 2025
FG Okays Biometric Upgrades @ Airports, Others
Federal government has a contactless biometric passenger verification system linked to the National Identification Number (NIN) across all airports in the country to tackle identity fraud and enhance…
- 13 May 2024
FG to Prioritise Satellite Technology for National Development– Keyamo
Federal government has said that it will fully utilise potentials of the satellite technology by harnessing its benefits to advance national development. Mr Festus Keyamo, minister of Aviation and…
- 13 May 2026
FG to Balance Innovation with National Security with Stronger Drone Regulations
Federal government said it is committed to the implementation of stricter, more organized drone regulations to balance innovation with national security. This came as stakeholders at the 6th…
- 18 Jan 2024
FG Moves FAAN headquarters to Lagos
Federal Government (FG) has relocated the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos. The relocation was officially announced by the Minister of Aviation and…
- 5 Jun 2016
Sirika Unfolds Vision for Nigerian Aviation
Senator Hadi Sirika, minister of State, Aviation has unfolded the vision and strategies of the President Mohammad Buhari administration for achieving a quantum leap forward for the Nigerian Aviation…
- 13 May 2024
Dana Air Sacks over 1,000 Workers Weeks after License Suspension
Dana Air has laid off about 1000 employees, including 583 permanent members of staff and expatriates, following the suspension of its operations by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).…
- 11 Apr 2025
FG Unveils e-Visa, Digital Entry Cards to Strengthen Border Security
In a major step toward strengthening border security and modernising travel protocols, the Federal Government has announced the introduction of automated landing and exit cards as part of its wider…
- 13 Dec 2023
Tinubu Sacks FAAN MD, Others, Suspends NCAA DG
President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Managing Directors (MDs) of two key aviation agencies and the heads of four other agencies and appointed replacements. Those sacked included Mr. Kabir Yusuf…
- 7 Nov 2025
FG to Set up Aircraft Leasing Company to Support Local Airlines
The Federal Government has disclosed plans to establish an aircraft leasing company in Nigeria, aimed at providing a much-needed boost to local carriers. This strategic initiative is designed to…
- 8 Jun 2026
IATA Drops Bombshell: Nigeria Among World's Most Expensive Countries to Run an Airline
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified Nigeria as one of the most expensive countries in the world for airline operations, citing high taxes, charges and operational costs that…
- 10 Apr 2026
FG New Approves Biometric Passenger Verification System for Airports Security
Federal government has signed a concession agreement for the deployment of a contactless biometric passenger verification system across Nigeria’s domestic airports. The initiative, known as VPASS, is…
- 6 Jul 2025
Enugu Air Commences Operations Today
Enugu State-owned commercial airline, Enugu Air, is set to officially launch its operations today Monday, July 7, 2025. The launch ceremony will take place at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport,…
- 24 Feb 2025
Smartcash PSB Wins Outstanding Payment Service Bank at New Telegraph Awards
Smartcash Payment Service Bank (PSB), a subsidiary of Airtel Nigeria, has been recognised as the Outstanding Payment Service Bank of the Year 2024 (Fintech) at the New Telegraph Awards, reaffirming…
- 11 Apr 2024
Airlines Conspiring to Take Air Peace Out of Business- CEO
Allen Onyema, chief executive officer of Air Peace , has claiimed that some airlines are conspiring to take his company out of business by underpricing the flight tickets for the Lagos-London route.…
- 9 Apr 2025
FG to E-Visa System in May 1 to Boost Border Security, Streamline Travel
Federal government has announced plans to roll out an electronic visa (e-visa) system by May 1, 2025, in a major step towards modernising Nigeria’s immigration processes. The initiative, a…
- 28 Apr 2025
NCAA Tightens Regulations: Unlicensed Airports to Face Penalties in 2026
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that local airports operating without valid permits will face sanctions beginning January 1, 2026. Godwin Balang, director of aerodrome and…