…the committee threatened to invoke sanctions against the heads of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, the Industrial Training Fund, the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, and other agencies for failing to honour its invitation. Addressing lawmakers, the Cust…
Late President Buhari left Nigeria's economy flourishing - Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has claimed that late President Muhammadu Buhari left the economy flourishing when he left office in May 2023. Sirika said this when he appeared on Arise TV today, July 13.''Preside…
…energy, manufacturing, construction, AI & technology, software engineering, agriculture, aviation, maritime, health technologies and creative industries." For polytechnic education, he stated, "Polytechnic reform - All polytechnics & monotechnics will become universities." The proposed reforms also prioritise teachers.…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has demanded a public apology from former Anambra State Governor and NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over a recent incident... The post Abuja airport incident: Keyamo gives Peter Obi one week to apologise appeared first on Tribune Online.
…of persecuting him and also using airport officials to harass him, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has come out with a rebuttal, accusing Obi of violating parking regulations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement released on Friday night, July 10, Keyamo s…
…day, thousands of trucks conveying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), aviation fuel and other petroleum products converge on the Apapa axis, resulting in severe traffic congestion that disrupts business activities, port operations, residential communities and the movement of commuters. Investigations…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has demanded that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, apologise to airport officials and pay a N25,000 fine over an alleged parking violation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Keyamo made…
Former Minister of Aviation and ambassador designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has met with the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in Abuja. Fani-Kayode disclosed this via his X handle on Friday. According to him, the meeting was aimed at discussing his preparations for the diplo…
…said the suspects were handed over to the International Airport Police Division by Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel upon the aircraft's arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, for further investigation. Adeola said preliminary investigation revealed that at about 7.44pm on July 9,…
…examinations and further analysis remain ongoing." Some days ago, the minister of aviation and aerospace development, Mr Festus Keyamo, also disclosed that, contrary to popular belief, the jet did not suffer any mechanical failure but mistakenly landed on a road that the pilots mistook for a runway. Keyamo explained th…
…in Lagos State have cried out following an alleged new directive from the Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria FAAN that only cars from 2020 onward will be allowed to operate at the airports.In a video making the rounds on social media, one of the taxi drivers said the approved cars cost as much as N18 million, which…
…Airport (MMIA), Lagos, by operatives of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Aviation Security (AVSEC) and the DSS. According to the agency, Sodiq was found with an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) while preparing to travel from Lagos to Abuja without an End User Certificate (EUC) required under existing regul…
…has been no independent confirmation from Palm Beach International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), or the International Air Transport Association (IATA) officially announcing the airport's renaming or the code change. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 11:14 AM | Share this Story
…2026, by operatives of the Service and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Aviation Security (AVSEC) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, while attempting to board a flight to Abuja. According to the DSS, the drone was allegedly being transported without the mandatory End User Certi…
The aviation industry is targeting 10 billion passengers a year by 2050, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In its newly released Impact Report 2025, SITA explored how that challenge is already being addressed through technology, with real-world examples from airports, airlines and border…
…and then a second sudden loss of altitude, suggesting it crashed into the sea. Pakistan aviation authorities said earlier on Tuesday that a search and rescue operation was under way. The airline posted an update on Facebook, saying the aircraft "lost contact with air traffic control at about 21.21 hours according to Pa…
By Nnasom David The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned against moves to reduce its statutory share of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC), warning that such a decision could weaken its regulatory capacity and pose risks to aviation safety across the country. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Prot…
…proposed review of the sharing formula for the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge among aviation agencies has sparked passionate arguments across Nigeria's aviation industry. While every institution understandably seeks to protect its statutory sources of funding, the conversation ought to rise above institutional inter…
…areas, while poor visibility during intense rainfall could pose risks to motorists and aviation operations." The forecast further highlighted the potential for waterlogging of farmlands, with possible crop losses, as well as damage to roads, bridges, drainage infrastructure and other public facilities. Health officials…
…to the continent reached their highest level since the country became a net exporter of aviation fuel in 2024. According to a market report by S&P Global Commodity Insights, the refinery's exports came as the European jet fuel market turned increasingly bearish following a sharp decline in prices from the highs recorde…
Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc has appointed legal expert, Wolemi Esan (SAN) and First Bank of Nigeria Limited Executive Director, Dr Julius Omodayo-Owotuga, as Non-Executive Directors as part of efforts to strengthen its board with expertise in finance, governance, infrastructure and corporate law. The appoint…
By Dickson Omobola Nigeria's aviation space was enriched June 18, 2026, when dignitaries converged on Nesto Aviation Services, NESTAV, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, to join Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, for the official unveiling of two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG air…
…and a further demonstration of the marginalisation of the South-East. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), last Thursday formally handed over the airport to Aero Alliance Limited after the completion of the necessary documentation. Under the 30-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agree…
…emergency services were deployed to locations where the drones were downed. Russia's aviation watchdog temporarily suspended operations at Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo and Zhukovsky airports following the attacks. Russia's Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems destroyed 301 drones overnight, including s…
…footprint, diversifying revenue streams, and leveraging opportunities in the growing aviation industry," he said. The chairman noted that SAHCO's ambition is to build on its dominant domestic position and extend its operational capabilities beyond Nigeria's borders. According to him, the company remains focused on oper…