Nigeria, Brazil Move to Finalize Direct Air Service Agreement

Nigeria and Brazil are set to strengthen aviation ties through a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) that will enable direct flights between the two countries. Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo revealed the development after meeting with his Brazilian counterpart, Silvio Costa Filho, in Brasília. Both sides agreed to form a joint team to draft the […]
Oyedepo’s jet requires clearance to depart from a private airstrip – Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stated that private planes, including those belonging to prominent individuals like Bishop David Oyedepo, cannot leave or enter Nigeria directly from private airstrips without proper clearance. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Keyamo emphasized that all aircraft must follow due process, landing at international […]
Dana Airlines fleet operations to be suspended

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has directed Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to suspend Dana Airline’s fleet operations over safety concerns. Keyamo said that the ministry’s attention had been drawn to recent incidents of both safety and financial viability of the airline’s operations, and in light of these incidents the suspension […]