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Emirates Airlines is poised to resume its flights to Nigeria in June this year, as indicated by the federal government. This development comes nearly two years after the airline halted flights to Nigeria due to various issues, including challenges in repatriating funds. Emirates suspended its...

Airpeace CEO, Allen Ifechukwu Oyema, receives praise for exposing the alleged discriminatory practices of UK aviation authorities towards Nigerian airlines. He claims UK officials prioritize foreign airlines over Nigerian carriers, reflecting a broader issue of unfair treatment in the...

The Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos found itself plunged into darkness for a brief period, as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed challenges during an automatic switchover process. The incident, which occurred on February 2nd, 2024, lasted for...

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reiterated the government's resolve to relocate the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos. In an appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today, Keyamo affirmed the...

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, confirmed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is conducting a thorough investigation into the contentious Nigeria Air deal. The deal, orchestrated by the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on behalf...

In a recent development, the Joint Action Committee of Northern Youth Associations has demanded the removal of the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cadoso. The call for their dismissal is linked to the controversial planned...

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised strong objections to President Bola Tinubu's approval for the relocation of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) headquarters and certain Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) departments from Abuja to Lagos. Professor Muhammad Baba, the ACF's...

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially confirmed the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Abuja to Lagos. The directive, issued by Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has sparked discussions on the implications and reasoning...

In a strategic move one week after the sweeping removal of all directors and CEOs of aviation agencies, Minister Festus Keyamo has appointed a new cadre of directors for key agencies. The appointments align with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and aim to reinvigorate the aviation...

In a surprising move that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria's aviation sector, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has executed a sweeping overhaul by dismissing 33 directors under his ministry. Aviation experts are describing this move as a "clean sweep and reversal...

In a stunning turn of events, less than 24 hours after the removal of all heads of aviation agencies, the federal government has announced the dismissal of all directors within those agencies. The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development confirmed the widespread shake-up in a statement...

President Bola Tinubu has made a sweeping move by dismissing Chief Executive Officers under the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, with immediate replacements announced. The shake-up includes the removal of key figures such as the Managing Director of FAAN, Kabir Mohammed...

Briefing newsmen at the end of the FEC meeting held at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, Festus Keyamo, highlighted several reasons why the suspended Nigeria Air project conceived by the administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari...

In a recent move to address the challenges faced by passengers during security checks, Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N3.23 billion for the procurement of advanced baggage scanners at five major international airports. Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, Festus...

In a press briefing following this week's Federal Executive Council meeting, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed that the fate of the Nigeria Air Project lies in the hands of President Bola Tinubu. Amidst six months of dormancy since the elaborate...

Passengers aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight bound for Abuja experienced an unexpected detour when the plane mistakenly landed in Asaba, Delta state, instead. The confusion unfolded when the cabin crew announced the arrival in Abuja, leading passengers to later discover the error. The...

Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has disclosed that Emirates Airline is on the brink of announcing the resumption date for its flights to Nigeria. Keyamo shared this update on his official X page on Sunday, revealing that discussions with Emirates Airline...

A ValueJet aircraft, operating at Port Harcourt airport, slid off the runway at 3:30 local time after landing. BusinessDay's investigation revealed no damage to the aircraft. Captain Stanley Balami confirmed the incident, explaining that the aircraft, executing the second turn off on the...