Nigeria and Brazil have solidified a significant strategic partnership with the signing of a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA), aimed at re-establishing direct air connectivity between the two nations after nearly a decade. This landmark agreement was signed by Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and Brazil's Minister of Transport, Silvio Costa Filho (later identified as Minister of Ports and Airports), laying the groundwork for unprecedented opportunities in trade, tourism, investment, and cultural exchanges.

The agreement is seen as a pivotal step towards fostering stronger economic integration, deepening cultural ties, and enhancing diplomatic cooperation between the two largest economies in their respective continents. The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu's administration, views this as a strategic milestone underscoring its commitment to expanding global partnerships and creating enabling environments for commerce and mobility. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva echoed this sentiment, expressing Brazil's readiness to deepen ties with Nigeria across various sectors including aviation, agriculture, and infrastructure development. The formalization of this BASA was a major highlight during President Tinubu's visit to Brazil, accompanied by a high-level delegation of cabinet members.

Following the agreement, Air Peace, Nigeria's leading airline, secured approval to commence direct passenger flights between Lagos and São Paulo. The airline's Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, hailed the Lagos-São Paulo route as