Tinubu commissions projects in Ogun
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited Ogun State on Saturday to commission a series of important development projects aimed at boosting the state’s economy and infrastructure. The visit marked a major milestone for ongoing initiatives led by the state government. One of the highlights of the event was the inauguration of the Gateway International Airport located […]
Government cannot intervene in rising airfare costs – Keyamo
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the Federal Government cannot directly intervene in the rising cost of flight tickets across the country. He explained that airlines operate in a deregulated sector, meaning the government does not control how much they charge. According to him, prices depend on market forces such […]
Bayelsa buys two aircraft for commercial flights
The Bayelsa State Government has purchased two new aircraft to enhance air transport and improve connectivity between the state and other parts of Nigeria. The move is part of Governor Douye Diri’s plan to develop the state’s economy through improved infrastructure and investment in aviation. According to reports, the aircraft will operate commercial flights from […]
Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport Receives NCAA Approval
The Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport has received full operational approval from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). This development marks a major milestone for Ekiti State as it positions itself to boost agricultural exports and regional trade. The approval allows the airport to begin full commercial operations, including the handling of both passenger and […]
AON lifts life ban on Ibom Air passenger
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has lifted the lifetime ban on Comfort Emmanson, a passenger previously barred from Ibom Air for unruly behaviour. The decision came after the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, appealed the case. AON considered Emmanson’s apology, the withdrawal of complaints, the cancellation of charges, and her release […]
Kogi State Gets Approval for International Airport in Zariagi
The Kogi State Government has exciting news for residents: federal approval has been granted to construct an international airport in Zariagi. This development was confirmed by Kingsley Fanwo, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, in a statement released on October 25. The approval comes from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, in a […]
Captain Yusuf Gobir, Chairman of Kwara Aviation College, Passes Away
Captain Yusuf Gobir, the esteemed Chairman of Kwara Aviation College in Ilorin, has sadly passed away. The news was officially announced by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Saturday through a statement from his spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye. The governor expressed that this loss is a personal one for him and the entire community. Captain Gobir was known […]
FG Responds to Royal Air Maroc’s Harsh Treatment of Nigerian Passengers in Morocco
The Nigerian government has expressed its displeasure over the poor treatment of its citizens by Royal Air Maroc in Morocco. This response follows the circulation of videos and photos on social media showing Nigerian passengers who were left to sleep on the floor at the Marrakesh airport. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation, made it […]
Lagos Airport Restarts Flights Operations as Labour Suspends Nationwide Strike
After Organized Labour paused their nationwide strike, flights at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammad Airport’s local terminal have resumed. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) announced on Tuesday that the strike, which began on Monday, has been suspended. The strike had stopped all flights across the country due to aviation unions joining […]