The Chief Executive Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Obiora Okonkwo, has refuted allegations of indebtedness to the federal government regarding the repayment of COVID-19 grants. In an earlier report, the House of Representatives had a few days ago, asked the airlines to account for how they spent the intervention fund or return same to the federal purse. Okonkwo, who gave …

The Federal Government says it will partner with the private sector to improve passengers’ experiences at the nation’s airports. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo made the pledge at the commissioning of Sami-Court Airport hotel, a hospitality project, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Keyamo said his ministry had been working hard to attract the private sector’s …

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has expressed deep concern about the escalating cost of operations, amidst the surge in aviation fuel prices exceeding N1,300. In a statement on Friday, AON spokesman, Chief Obiora Okonkwo stressed the critical need for immediate government intervention to prevent the collapse of numerous airlines. The airline operators said that that the fluctuation in foreign …

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has said the ban on flights between Nigeria and Niger Republic subsists, saying only the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, could lift it. NAMA stated that if authorised, over-flight aircraft passing through Niger airspace, aircraft in a state of emergency and special flights were exempted from the flight ban. A …

Ibom Air, owned by Akwa Ibom State Government, has failed to refund airfare of a customer, two months after cancellation of the flight. The customer, Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, said that had ticket number 7082403626340 for Abuja to Lagos scheduled flight. He said that he purchased return ticket through DadaTheGood Travel Agency with booking reference number AFJS98 and departure from Abuja-Lagos on …

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 …