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AFRAA Welcomes Enugu Air, Strengthens Nigeria’s Domestic Aviation Growth

Posted August 20, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has admitted Enugu Air as Member, extending the Association's membership base in Nigeria's fast-growing domestic aviation market and reaffirming AFRAA's commitment to supporting the continued development of African carriers across the continent. This was announced by AFRAA in Nairobi on Wednesday, making Enugu Air the…

BREAKING: FG Completes Handover of Enugu Airport to Concessionaires, Extols Mbah’s Role

Posted June 25, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

_...Says Enugu-Guangzhou cargo flights to commence in a few months_ _...Mbah: Concession Opens New Economic Opportunities to S’East_ _...Aero Alliance: We’ll transform AIIA into Africa’s leading aviation hub_ The Federal Government has officially handed over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to the concessionaires, Aero Alliance…

FG, Airlines Meeting On Jet Fuel Crisis Ends Without Deal

Posted April 27, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

------ Says Federal Government is committed to finding a lasting solution to end the surge in Jet fuel hike A high-level meeting convened by the Federal Government to address the rising cost and supply challenges of Jet A1 fuel has ended without a resolution. The closed-door session, hosted…

Keyamo, Oyedele Meet to Tackle Rising Aviation Costs, Support Local Airlines

Posted April 25, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has held talks with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, aimed at easing the growing financial strain on domestic airlines. According to a statement issued by his media aide, Tunde Moshood, the meeting in…

From Toulouse to Seattle: The 10 Countries That Rule the World’s Aircraft Production

Posted January 28, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The global aviation industry is a high-stakes arena where technology, industrial power, and national ambition collide. From cutting-edge military jets to fuel-efficient commercial airliners and luxury business aircraft, a handful of countries dominate the skies through their aircraft production capacity. Here are the top 10 aircraft-producing countries shaping global aviation…

FAAN Launches Cashless Payment System to Boost Efficiency and Transparency at Nigerian Airports

Posted October 6, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to modernizing the nation’s aviation sector through the introduction of a fully cashless payment system across all Nigerian airports. The agency said the move is part of its broader strategy to eliminate inefficiencies, prevent revenue leakages, and ensure faster…

FAAC distributes the highest-ever revenue in Nigeria: It’s happening in Tinubu’s era

Posted September 18, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed N2.225 trillion as federation revenue for August 2025—the highest ever allocation to the three tiers of government and other statutory recipients. This marks the second consecutive month that FAAC disbursements have crossed the N2 trillion mark, The Nation newspaper reports The revenue,…

Nigerians to Pay More for Passports as NIS Implements New Fees from September 1, 2025

Posted August 28, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed an upward adjustment in the cost of acquiring a Nigerian standard passport, with the new charges set to be implemented from September 1, 2025. This update was disclosed in a statement released on Thursday by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, ACI Akinsola Akinlabi,…

Nigerian Aviation Minister Faces Backlash for Overruling Regulatory Bodies in Unruly Passenger Cases

Posted August 14, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Federal Government, led by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has sparked public outcry by intervening in two separate high-profile aviation misconduct cases. The first case involved Comfort Bob, an Ibom Air passenger who was jailed for unruly behavior and assault on a flight,…

DECISION TO WITHDRAW CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AGAINST MS. COMFORT EMMANSON AND TO ADDRESS RELATED MATTERS

Posted August 13, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has issued a press statement regarding the withdrawal of criminal complaints against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and addressing related matters. This decision comes after recent incidents involving unruly behavior at airports, including Emmanson's altercation with Ibom Air staff and musician KWAM 1's…

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