Nigeria reviews BASA, open skies for UAE, signs fifth freedom right

Nigeria reviews BASA, open skies for UAE, signs fifth freedom right

Etihad, fludubai, Wizz Air, Air Arabia, designated to Nigeria United Nigeria to join Air Peace on Dubai route Stakeholders decry new deal   Nigeria has changed its agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) to the Open Skies agreement tailored towards Nigeria’s agreement with the United States of America. The ‘open Skies’ deal allows countries to designate multiple airlines to each other’s territories and no any destinations they…

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Nigeria, Angola explore BASA for mutual benefits, invite Minister for new airport hub launch

Nigeria, Angola explore BASA for mutual benefits, invite Minister for new airport hub launch

Keyamo sets up technical c/tee for collaboration with Angola Angola has expressed interest in exploring a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA and other mutually beneficial opportunities within the aviation sector with Nigeria. The Angolan Ambassador to Nigeria, Jose Bamoquina Zau, and his deputy, Nelson Paulo Kafikiri while delivering the message of Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo de Abreu to Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo said the minister was keen to…

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Nigeria inks BASA with Kuwait

Nigeria inks BASA with Kuwait

The Federal Government of Nigeria, represented by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has inked a significant Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with the State of Kuwait. The historic accord was formalized during the ongoing COP28 in Dubai, reflecting a commitment to fostering international cooperation in the realm of aviation. The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, symbolizing the collaborative spirit between the two nations. The agreement marks…

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Uganda Air to begin flight services to Lagos, Algeria requests BASA review with Nigeria

Uganda Air to begin flight services to Lagos, Algeria requests BASA review with Nigeria

Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Air will begin flight services to Nigeria on Thursday. This is coming as Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, will witness the carrier’s inaugural flight to Lagos. The Minister stated this when Uganda’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Nelson Ocheger paid him a courtesy visit. Keyamo, while thanking the Ambassador for the visit said Nigeria and Uganda have a long history of brotherhood. He said the direct flight to be…

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