Nigeria and Brazil Forge New Skies: BASA Review Paves Way for Direct Flights and Economic Growth
Nigeria and Brazil Set to Revamp BASA Agreement for Direct Flights In a strategic move to strengthen international ties, Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, is leading a delegation to Brazil to review the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA). This critical update aims to facilitate direct flight operations between the two nations, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to enhance global connectivity and economic diplomacy. Key Objectives of the BASA Review Launch Direct Flights: Eliminate stopovers, reducing travel time and costs for passengers and cargo. Boost Trade & Tourism: Strengthen economic and cultural exchanges between Nigeria and South America. Diplomatic Collaboration: Foster closer ties through streamlined aviation partnerships. During meetings with Brazil’s Aviation Minister, Sílvio Costa Filho, Keyamo emphasized: “This initiative isn’t just about flights—it’s about bridging continents. Direct routes will unlock new opportunities in trade, investment, and people-to-people connections.” Embraer Partnership: Elevating Nigeria’s Aviation Sector The delegation visited Embraer’s […]