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Bauchi Government Mourns Permanent Secretary Who Died During 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia

KEY POINTS Shehu Yahaya Jalam died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, after a brief illness...

May 18, 2026

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Ex-Air Chief Sadique Abubakar Quits Politics, Leaves Party Membership Behind

KEY POINTS Former Chief of Air Staff Sadique Baba Abubakar has announced his full...

May 18, 2026

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Tinubu agrees to waive airline debts as Jet A1 fuel prices soar

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo says President Tinubu has agreed to waive the debts Nigerian airlines owe to aviation agencies as Jet A1 fuel prices soar.

April 23, 2026

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Keyamo Gives N21.68bn NAMA Deal to Nasiru Danu’s Firm

Nigeria's aviation minister quietly handed a N21.68 billion government contract to a company linked to Nasiru Danu, a contractor with a long record of fraud allegations.

March 4, 2026

Business

Air Peace Breaks Leasing Barrier With New Boeing 737-NG

Air Peace makes history with a new Boeing 737-NG dry lease, boosting Nigeria’s aviation growth and restoring industry confidence.

November 8, 2025

Politics

Nigeria Denies Christian Persecution, Cites Foreign Lobbyists

KEY POINTS Nigeria denies Christian genocide allegations, calls them misleading. Government says 13,500 terrorists...

November 6, 2025

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Nigeria Pledges Stable Jet A1 Fuel Supply

Nigeria’s government pledges stronger collaboration with oil marketers and airlines to stabilise Jet A1 supply and promote fair fuel pricing across the aviation sector

October 25, 2025

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Nigeria, COMAC in Talks to Boost Local Airline Fleet

Nigeria and COMAC move closer to an aircraft partnership that could transform local aviation through affordable fleet expansion and training initiatives.

October 9, 2025

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APC Ministers’ Warnings Expose Fear of Jonathan, Obi in 2027

APC fear of Jonathan and Obi surfaces as Keyamo and Wike warn PDP not to field them in the 2027 elections.

September 6, 2025

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Jonathan Pushes Back Against Keyamo, Odinkalu Over 2027 Bid

Jonathan defends his 2027 presidential bid, tells Keyamo and Odinkalu to keep off.

September 2, 2025

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FG Says No To Increase The Airport Contract By N532 billion

Governor says no to N532 billion requested extra cost for Abuja airport runway, wants to know where money goes.

January 23, 2025

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Govt Officials, Contractors To Fly Only Nigerian Airlines

Soon, government officials and contractors to fly only Nigerian airlines.

December 18, 2024

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Keyamo Addresses Controversy Over Private Airstrip Decision

Festus Keyamo defends private airstrip approvals, dismisses favoritism allegations, and assures compliance with constitutional rights and national security safeguards.

December 16, 2024

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Air Peace CEO Praises FG’s Efforts to Boost Aviation

Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema commends Nigeria’s government for promoting ease of doing business in aviation and announces new international routes in development.

October 16, 2024