President Bola Tinubu told people at an air show in Abuja that passenger numbers will jump to 25.7 million by 2029, and the sector should pull in $2.58 billion annually. The government wants Nigeria to become the aviation center for West and Central Africa, with plans to start making aircraft parts domestically. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said the country is modernizing airports and building maintenance facilities with Boeing and Cranfield University to stop the $200 million that flies overseas every year for repairs.
Nigeria already handled nearly 16 million passengers in 2023, and six major airports are getting upgrades. The government signed deals to bring back Emirates and Uganda Airlines, while Air Peace restarted its London route. The country now ranks first in Africa for meeting international aviation standards, which helps local airlines get cheaper financing for planes.
Nigeria already handled nearly 16 million passengers in 2023, and six major airports are getting upgrades. The government signed deals to bring back Emirates and Uganda Airlines, while Air Peace restarted its London route. The country now ranks first in Africa for meeting international aviation standards, which helps local airlines get cheaper financing for planes.
