The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo, was in London on Friday to discuss with the United Kingdom officials in the transport department, on how to overcome the issue of direct flights from Lagos to London. According to a statement by the Ministry on Saturday, the minister had the meeting with the management of NORSE Atlantic Airways, …

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has clarified reports that it is relocating its corporate headquarters from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja back to Lagos, saying that the decision was taken in the “best interest of the Authority and the country for now”. According to a statement on Thursday by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli …

The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has appointed Henry Agbebire as Director of Special Duties for the Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Until this appointment, he was Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development on special assignment to FAAN to report on airport administration and operations (South-West). Agbebire, who has acquired experience in diverse disciplines …

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo has informed the newly appointed Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and directors of all agencies under his ministry that he would not tolerate any negligence or poor performance in their roles. At their inauguration in Abuja on Thursday, the minister highlighted his determination to promote accountability and effective governance within the aviation sector …

he Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed airlines to promptly share information about flight disruptions to enable passengers to make informed travel decisions. The directive came on the heels of recent flight disruptions which inconvenienced air travelers. In a statement by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, the NCAA said it understood the challenges that affected …

The House of Representatives yesterday mandated its Committee on Aviation to summon a former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika for a briefing on the status of the Air Nigeria project. He is to brief the committee on the project – from the point he handed it over and provide insights into a wide range of controversies and allegations surrounding the project. …

The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has announced the appointment of new directors across the agencies. This was disclosed in a press release signed by the head of press, Federal Ministry of Aviation, Odutayo Oluseyi, on Thursday. Below are the appointed directors with their names and offices: Nigerian Meteorological Agency 1 Prof. Vincent Ezikornwor Weli, Director, Weather Services 2 Prof. …

Bellagio Airlines has appointed former presidential spokesman, Olorogun Ima Niboro as Executive Director in charge of Government Affairs and Strategic Communications. In a statement, the Chairman/CEO of the airline, Dr. Oludare Akande described Niboro as an excellent choice given his vast experience in high end roles in government and public affairs. “Our board of directors was unanimous in the choice of …

In line with his determination to bring world class standards to Nigerian civil aviation sector in consumer protection and the promotion of the wellbeing of Nigerian passengers and other sectoral stakeholders, President Bola Tinubu has approved the suspension, removal, and replacement of Chief Executive Officers under the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The Managing Director of the Federal …

Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, announced on Tuesday that airlines will start compensating passengers for delayed or cancelled flights from January 2024. The minister disclosed this during a session with the Joint National Assembly Committee on Aviation, where he defended his ministry’s budget for the fiscal year 2024. Keyamo revealed that a comprehensive list of airlines responsible for delayed or cancelled …