The Federal Government may move against the assets of Dana Air to refund passengers and travel agents whose funds remain trapped after the suspension of the airline’s operations. The Minister …
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Nigeria Confirms Readiness to Host 2026 ACI Africa
Nigeria has formally declared its readiness to host the 2026 Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition after a high-level delegation from ACI Africa visited the Minister of …
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Helicopter Operators Reject $300 Landing Fee as Aviation Ministry Redirects Charge to Oil Companies
A quiet but tense standoff has continued between the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and helicopter operators in Nigeria following the reintroduction of a $300 landing fee ordered by …
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Air Peace to Begin Direct Lagos–São Paulo Flights as Nigeria, Brazil Seal Bilateral Deals
Nigeria and Brazil have taken a new step to strengthen relations with the announcement of a direct flight service between Lagos and São Paulo. The service, which will be operated …
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Tinubu Signs Landmark Air Service Agreement with Brazil to Boost Trade and Connectivity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil, opening a new chapter in aviation, trade, and diplomatic relations between Nigeria and South America’s …
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Nigerian Airlines Lift Lifetime Ban on Ibom Air Passenger After Minister’s Intervention
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has lifted the lifetime flight ban placed on Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger earlier penalised for unruly conduct on board. AON spokesperson, Professor …
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Tension in Nigeria’s Aviation Sector as Unions Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Salaries
There is growing tension in Nigeria’s aviation industry as four major aviation unions have issued a fresh warning to the Federal Government, announcing plans to begin a full withdrawal of …
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N712bn MMIA Renovation Plan Sparks Debate as FAAN
The Federal Government’s decision to approve a whopping N712 billion for the renovation of the old Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos has sparked widespread …
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FG Approves N987bn to Modernize Airports
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved contracts worth N987 billion for the renovation and upgrade of major airports across the country. This was announced by the Minister of Aviation …
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Keyamo Urges Aviation Industry to Invest in Young Talent for Sector Sustainability
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has called on stakeholders in the aviation industry to intentionally identify, nurture, and harvest young talents as a strategy for …