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News and information related to the Nigerian government’s involvement and policies in aviation.
New Nigerian president determined to resolve relationship with Emirates and UAE
“We are a family in UAE; we only live in separate rooms but in the same house.” This…
Nigeria Air 98% complete, take-off set for Q2 says Aviation Minister: report
Nigeria’s Aviation Minster has announced that the project to launch Nigeria Air is nearly complete and that the…
Nigeria Air awaits court date, launch remains paused: report
The launch of Nigeria Air will remain paused after a lawsuit opposing the establishment of the new airline…
Ibom Air to receive $30M capital injection from Nigeria’s Akwa Ibom State
Nigeria-based airline Ibom Air will receive a N14 billion ($30 million) capital injection from the Akwa Ibom State…
EXCLUSIVE | Nigeria Air expected to receive AOC for Q1 launch, breakeven by 2026
The establishment of Nigeria’s new flag carrier, Nigeria Air, six years after it was initially announced in 2018,…
Air Peace suspends Dubai flights over non-issuance of visas
Air Peace will suspend its flight operations to Dubai from November 22, 2022, due to the non-issuance of…
Nigerian local airlines sue government, Ethiopian Airlines over Nigeria Air deal
Eight of Nigeria’s domestic airlines have sued the Nigerian Federal Government and Ethiopian Airlines (EA) over their partnership…
Nigeria releases more funds to airlines, urges ceasefire on flight suspensions
Nigeria is set to release $120 million of foreign airlines’ ticket revenues, reducing the outstanding debt owed to…
Will airlines stay after Nigeria frees $265 million of foreign airline revenues?
Nigeria’s aviation industry has breathed a sigh of relief after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released $265…
Emirates suspends all flights to Nigeria over trapped funds
Emirates will suspend all flights to and from Nigeria from September 1, 2022, following difficulties in repatriating funds…
Emirates slashes Nigeria flights over $85m in trapped ticket revenue
Emirates plans to reduce flights to destinations in Nigeria from August 15, 2022 due to issues the gulf…
Nigeria’s FEC approves bilateral air service agreement between Canada, Nigeria
A direct air service link between Nigeria and Canada could soon be a reality after Nigeria’s Federal Executive…
Closer to launch: Nigeria Air receives ATL from civil aviation authority
Nigeria Air Limited has received an Air Transport License (ATL) granted by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). …
Nigerian airlines suspend plans to ground flights over fuel prices
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has agreed to temporarily suspend plans to ground flights over exorbitant jet…
Nigeria aims to set up national airline once again
Nigeria’s minister of state for aviation, Hadi Sirika, said the country aims to launch a new national airline,…