The African Development Bank (AfDB) has appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, as Champion of the Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme for Africa (IATP). The appointment was conveyed in a letter signed on behalf of the bank by Mike Salawou, recognising Nigeria’s leadership role in the early implementation phase of the continental…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the establishment of a Nigerian aircraft leasing company aimed at addressing the persistent shortage of aircraft affecting domestic airlines and reducing operational costs in the aviation sector. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with airline operators and…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has temporarily suspended its “no pay, no service” enforcement order earlier issued against 11 domestic airlines over unpaid statutory remittances. The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, explaining that the decision followed extensive consultations and a review of current challenges facing…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all its directorates to suspend regulatory and administrative services to 11 domestic airlines over outstanding statutory debts owed to the agency. The directive was contained in an internal memo dated May 22, 2026, signed by the Director of Finance and Accounts, Olufemi Odukoya, and circulated to the…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has held talks with members of the International Airlines Association of Nigeria as part of efforts to improve airport operations and enhance passenger experience across the country’s airports. The meeting, held at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, brought together officials of FAAN and representatives of international airlines to discuss…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has outlined five key priorities aimed at accelerating Africa’s air connectivity agenda and deepening regional integration through aviation. Keyamo stated that aviation should no longer be viewed as a luxury service but as critical economic infrastructure necessary for trade, healthcare delivery, tourism, manufacturing, and regional cooperation…
