Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said Nigeria is taking steps toward achieving aviation self-sufficiency as the continent’s air transport industry continues to expand.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has said the Federal Government remains committed to creating a conducive environment for both local and international airlines to thrive.

…as new facility elicits excitement By Dickson Omobola The Gateway State came alive on Tuesday as dignitaries converged on Iperu-Ilishan for the launch of commercial flight operations at the Gateway International Airport, GIW. From the ribbon cutting to the water cannon salute, the airport, decorated in shades of purple, sparkled. At the heart of it all was […]

On October 26, 2025, Air Peace Airlines Limited will add the lucrative Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (IATA code ABV) and the London Heathrow (LHR) route to its network.

The Gateway State came alive on Tuesday as dignitaries converged on Iperu-Ilishan for the launch of commercial flight operations at the Gateway International Airport, GIW.

A mild drama occurred aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Abuja on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, when a passenger was apprehended for allegedly stealing ₦290,000 from a foreign traveller shortly before takeoff.

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has assured that domestic carriers will continue to get Federal Government’s support, saying discussions with Chinese planemaker, COMAC, are geared towards that purpose.

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Monday, projected that its earnings would triple, saying revenue collection could increase by 50 per cent during the pilot phase and reach 75 per cent with full implementation of the cashless policy.

Gateway International Airport, GWI, in Iperu, Ogun State, will receive its first flight on October 7.

Nigeria has secured re-election into Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO, with 163 votes.