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The Digest: The Nigerian government has scheduled an emergency stakeholders meeting for April 22, 2026, to prevent planned airfare hikes and airline shutdowns triggered by a 300 percent increase in aviation fuel (JetA1) prices. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo confirmed the meeting in a letter...

The Digest: The Federal Government has appealed to domestic airline operators to suspend plans to shut down operations following a sharp rise in Jet A1 fuel price from N900 per litre in February to about N3,300 per litre, a 300% increase. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo urged operators to...

The Digest: Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has declared there is "no going back" on the enforcement of FAAN's cashless policy across major airports, revealing President Tinubu has given him a strict deadline. Speaking during an on-the-spot assessment at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport...

The Digest: The Federal Government has ordered a temporary suspension of helicopter landing fee enforcement and collection on oil and gas operators for an initial two-month period. Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo issued the directive during a meeting with Minister of State for Petroleum...

The Digest: Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has announced plans to review the first seven days of implementation of the new cashless payment system at airports nationwide, aimed at eliminating corruption and optimizing revenue. In a post on X, Keyamo stated, "We...

The Digest: Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo has publicly analyzed the constrained political options facing NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso regarding the 2027 presidential election. In a detailed social media post, Keyamo argued that Kwankwaso's refusal to earlier align with the APC has limited...

The Digest: The Federal Government has formally concessioned the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu to Aero Alliance, a private consortium. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo signed the agreement in Abuja, finalizing a process approved by the Federal Executive Council in July 2025. The...

The Digest: Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has launched a scathing attack on an unnamed political figure, alleging the individual has secretly agreed to be a Vice-Presidential candidate long after party primaries concluded and is now struggling to justify the move to supporters. Key Points...

The Digest: Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has declared that the “soul” of the Peoples Democratic Party has departed following Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection to the APC. Speaking at a project commissioning, Keyamo credited President Tinubu’s influence for aligning the South-South with...

The Digest: Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo has stated that the Federal Government has no power to control or reduce the skyrocketing prices of domestic air tickets. He attributed the situation to the deregulated nature of the aviation sector, emphasizing that the government cannot fix...

The Digest: The Senate has summoned Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and major airline operators for an emergency hearing following reports of a 150- 400% spike in domestic airfares, particularly on South-South and South-East routes, with some tickets exceeding ₦300,000. Lawmakers warned that...

The Digest: A viral video from a Ghanaian traveler comparing the dilapidated state of Lagos's Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 1 with Accra's modern Kotoka Airport has drawn a direct response from Nigeria's Aviation Minister. Key Points: A Ghanaian traveler's video vividly...

The Digest: According to reports from Channels Television, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has announced plans to seize and sell Dana Air's assets, a decisive move that places passenger safety and consumer rights above corporate survival, revealing how regulatory responsibility must sometimes...

The Digest: The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a Nigerian Aircraft Leasing Company, a landmark initiative aimed at resolving the longstanding aircraft acquisition challenges faced by domestic carriers. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced the move while unveiling Air...

The Digest: Nigeria has received its first dry-leased aircraft in over ten years, a Boeing 737-700 from global leasing giant AerCap Holdings. Air Peace is the first Nigerian carrier to benefit from the arrangement, marking a key milestone in the government’s aviation reform agenda. Key...

The Digest: International travelers flying to or from Nigeria will face an additional $11.5 charge per ticket starting December 1, 2025, as the government implements a new Advance Passenger Information System (APIS). The levy, intended to enhance security and data tracking, brings the total...

The Digest: Nigerian carrier Air Peace has officially launched direct flight services from Abuja to London Heathrow, marking a significant expansion of its international operations. The inaugural flight took off on Sunday, establishing the airline's second direct route to the UK and signaling...

The Digest: Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has directed all Nigerian airlines to grant priority boarding to serving military personnel above all other passengers. According to TheCable, the directive, announced at a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, is a symbolic gesture to recognize the...

The Digest: In a move aimed at tightening oversight in the aviation sector, Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to publicly shame airlines that violate regulations, particularly those involving passenger treatment. Key...

The Digest: Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has weighed in on the People's Democratic Party's (PDP) 2027 presidential ambitions, warning that its hope on Goodluck Jonathan or Peter Obi is a serious political risk. Keyamo argues this is the Domino Effect of the party’s past zoning mistakes...