Nigeria, Russia to Replace 1967 Aviation Agreement with New Pact
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and Russia have agreed to renegotiate their 1967 Bilateral Air Services Agreement, with plans to sign a new aviation pact…
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Festus Keyamo
Keyamo Approves Lagos Airport Monorail Design
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has approved the design of a proposed Lagos airport monorail featuring five stations, a project intended…
Keyamo: $500m Raised for Lagos Airport Reconstruction
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has raised about $500 million for the reconstruction of Lagos airport and other aviation infrastructure without borrowing, Minister…
Military Aircraft Crashes in Ondo as Rescue Operation Begins
ABUJA, Nigeria – A Nigerian military aircraft has reportedly crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo…
Keyamo Urges Africa to Turn Airports into Economic Hubs
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, has urged African countries to transform airports from transit facilities into economic hubs that drive trade,…
FG Seeks New IATA Airport Code for Osubi, Moves to End Warri Identity Confusion
DELTA, Nigeria- The Federal Government has formally requested the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to review the commercial airport code assigned to Osubi Airport…
Aviation Stakeholders Reach Industrial Peace Deal
ABUJA, Nigeria – The aviation industrial agreement moves Nigeria’s aviation sector closer to stability after the government, regulators and labour unions agree on measures…
Nigeria Expands Aviation Safety with New Certification
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is strengthening aviation safety standards after the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) secures ISO 9001:2015 certification for aeronautical meteorological services at…
Keyamo Pushes Belgium Air Services Agreement
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed officials to fast-track the Belgium Air Services Agreement, signalling a…
Lagos Rail Extension Targets Airport Connectivity
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced plans to extend the Lagos rail network to the domestic and international terminals of Murtala Muhammed…