Concerned about the public outcry by Nigerians over the rising cost of airfares introduced by domestic airlines in the country, the Senate on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN and other key stakeholders in the sector for an urgent interface with a view to cushioning the effects on air […]
The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who was represented at the 2025 FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC) held on Monday. According to him, indigenous leasing firms will deepen aviation financing and support the modernisation of airline fleets. He noted that FAAN’s investment proposals are structured to attract […]
BY OLALEYE OLAWALE On an Enugu Air flight to Lagos from Abuja this morning, August 16th, another mild drama played out briefly. As the plane taxied, the pilot, a female captain, announced that there was a recalcitrant passenger who had declined switching off his phone as instructed, and that if the fellow insisted, she might […]
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has clarified KWAM 1’s appointment as an unpaid community service role. The minister released this statement on his X page shortly after his announcement of KWAM 1’s ambassadorial role went viral and was heavily criticized by Nigerians. Keyamo likened the ambassadorial role to voluntary community service, adding […]
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation, says Wasiu Ayinde, the Fuji musician popularly known as KWAM 1, will serve as an ambassador for airport security protocol. Keyamo announced the decision on Wednesday via his X page while addressing recent incidents in the aviation sector. According to him, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will work […]
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has warned all local and international airlines against flying Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde for the duration of his ban. Keyamo made the statement on Thursday following Wasiu Ayinde’s altercation with the crew of a ValueJet aircraft on Tuesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Wasiu Ayinde, […]
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has defended the federal government’s plan to remodel Terminal One of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos with N712 billion, saying the aim is to meet global aviation standards. Appearing on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Keyamo described the existing terminal, built over 40 years ago, as […]
The coordinator of the 14th Nigeria Aviation Award Performance Review community Mr Fortune Idu says, aviation stakeholders have overwhelmingly passed vote of confidence on the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Mr Festus Keyamo as the Aviation Personality of the Year 2024. According to Mr Idu, this was shown at the just concluded Nigeria Aviation […]
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, took office amidst a whirlwind of challenges in the aviation sector. The industry grappled with unresolved issues, including the contentious Nigeria Air project, airport concessions, dollar scarcity, high aviation fuel costs, and multiple taxation woes. Keyamo pledged transparency, teamwork, and selflessness, essential ingredients for achieving President […]
In the complex world of aviation, where regulatory oversight is crucial to ensuring safety and legality, one name has emerged as a beacon of reform: Festus Keyamo SAN CON, FCIArb (UK), the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. His recent efforts to address the rampant issue of illegal aircraft operations in Nigeria have garnered […]
The Agenda for Good Governance in Nigeria (AGGN) has applauded the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo for the significant improvements in the nation’s airports. The group said following an independent tour of the airports, it noticed first-hand that the airports have witnessed considerable upgrades in infrastructure development. A statement by its President, […]
By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has suspended $300 helicopter landing fee, temporarily. The fee, outsourced to Naebi Dynamic Concept Limited, faced significant backlash from airlines and oil workers’ unions. They argued the fee was commercially harmful to both chopper operators and the broader Nigerian economy. Keyamo’s announcement came through […]
Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has tasked participants at the Regional Forum Workshop on Seasonal Forecasts of Agro-hydro-climatic characteristics of the rainy season for the Sudanian and Sahelian zones of West Africa and the Sahel (PRESASS), to downscale outcome of the workshop to their local communities. Mr Keyamo who spoke in […]
Slow but steady, normalcy is beginning to return to the Nigerian aviation sector, thanks to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN. More revolutionary transformation beckons. A radical lawyer and rights activist who made a name for himself through civil society advocacy before venturing into politics, Mr. Keyamo served as Minister […]
By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has been presented with a recognition certificate by Mr Lorenzo di Loreto, Managing Director of Munich Airport International. The certificate was awarded to the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development for its long-standing strategic relationship with Munich Airport International. The presentation ceremony was […]
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo has said the allegation of certificate forgery against President Bola Tinubu by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar does not hold water. Keyamo on Sunday argued that the Chicago State University has not denied the authenticity of the certificate being paraded by Tinubu nor is there […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA The Director of Public affairs , Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Friday dragged Atiku Abubakar the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, before the Federal High Court seeking an order to compel investigation and prosecution of Atiku for alleged fraud. Joined as defendants in a […]
….as Ojougbo believes APC can take Delta in 2023 Sony Neme, Asaba The Minister of State for Labour, Mr Festus Keyamo, has told the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Registration/Revalidation Committee and his members to balance all the delicate interests within the party in Delta State. Keyamo stated this in a note to […]
ROTIMI FADEYI, ABUJA President Muhammadu Buhari has formally conveyed to the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, his approval of the nomination of Mallam Abubakar Nuhu Fikpo as the Acting Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) pending the appointment of a substantive Director-General for the agency. This was contained in a […]
The Federal Government on Monday said registration for the 774,000 Special Public Works Programme will end on September 21, 2020. READ ALSO: Breaking: FG to retain sharing of 774,000 jobs — Keyamo National Directorate of Employment, Director General, Nasir Ladan announced the end of registration and urged Nigerians willing to participate in the programme to get […]