The Fly Nigeria Act, introduced by the Federal Government, aims to boost the aviation sector by requiring government-funded travel to prioritize Nigerian flag carriers. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo presented the Act during a stakeholders’ engagement event on Friday, highlighting its…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has led a high-profile delegation on an inspection tour to Helsinki, Finland, and Vienna, Austria, as part of efforts to advance the ongoing Abuja Airport second runway project.…
Dana Air has announced a significant step forward in its journey towards a vibrant resurgence in the aviation sector. The CEO of Dana Air, Jacky Hathiramani, disclosed this in Abuja during a crucial meeting with the Honourable Minister of Aviation…
Justice Suleiman Belgore of the FCT High Court sitting in Garki has granted bail to a former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika who is standing trial for alleged fraud to the tune of nineteen point four billion naira. Justice Belgore…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is to arraign former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, before Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maitama on Thursday. Sirika, a minister in the administration of former…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has backed the Aviation Minister, Mr Festus Keyamo on payment of compensation by airlines to passengers affected by flight delays and cancellation. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Mr Babatunde Irukera,…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has blamed poor regulatory oversight for the recurring air accidents that have besieged the nation’s airports. The Minister made this statement in a meeting between the Minister and the heads of…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed the possibility of the federal government to review all Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA), with foreign countries. Reports that as at December, 2016, Nigeria had executed Bilateral Air Service…
The management of Aero Contractors, one of the two indigenous airlines under the receivership of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has been accused of mismanagement of the airline’s meagre resources. The airline was also accused of non-payment of redundant…
By Seun Ibiyemi Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika says the national carrier, Nigeria Air, will commence operations before the present administrations winds down. Sirika made this clarification while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided…
