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FG to tackle illegal private airplane operators – Keyamo

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By Tunde Opalana The Federal Government will take decisive steps against all illegal chartered operations by private jets and private aircrafts owners in the country. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, disclosed this while receiving the report of the 7-member

Aviation

Keyamo, Najomo to honour Nigeria’s best cabin crew at NIGAV Awards

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 March 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO  The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo and the Director General Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) are set to crown best cabin crew as the King And Queen of the Air (NKQA) at the 14th annual NIGAV Award and Ministerial Dinner, scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025, from 2:00 […]

News

Why FG plans to decentralize NCAT, Zaria- Keyamo

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By Dooyum Naadzenga The Federal Government of Nigeria has embarked on a initiative to decentralize the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria. This decision, announced by President Bola Tinubu, involves splitting the college into six campuses across the country’s geopolitical zones. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo says,

Aviation

Abuja Airport : Aviation Minister rejects contract variation of N532billion for 2nd runway

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 January 2025 0

.. seeks fresh bidding By Haruna Salami The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo ( SAN), declared in Abuja on Wednesday that his Ministry has rejected outrageous contract variation of N532billion from N90billion awarded to contractor handling the 2nd runway of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport , Abuja. He said the contract has been […]

Aviation

Ekiti Airport 99.5% ready for full commercial operations – Keyamo

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…as Minister, Oyebanji hail Afe Babalola for contributions to Airport By Ayodele Adesanmi The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that the Ekiti Agro Allied Cargo International Airport is 99.5% ready for full commercial operations. Keyamo stated this during a joint inspection of the airport with the state governor, Biodun Oyebanji. […]

Business

Keyamo tasks aviation professionals on solving problems

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 November 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Mr Festus Keyamo has charged various professional bodies in the aviation sector to focus on solutions to myraids of problems facing the sector In his keynote address at the National Administrative Council (NAC)/ National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting of the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and […]

Headlines

Nigeria to become Africa’s aviation hub-Keyamo

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BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Nigeria’s strategic geographical positioning and its potential to become Africa’s aviation hub took centre stage at the International Route Development Conference, Network Cargo 2024, in Moscow, Russia. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, delivered a compelling keynote address to global aviation leaders, highlighting

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Efforts underway to tackle airport touts – Keyamo

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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo says the Federal Government is making efforts to tackle the menace of tours and extortionists at the nation’s airports. The minister, who made this known on his verified X account (@fkeyamo) on Sunday, expressed sadness over prevalence of touts and extortionists at the country’s international airports. […]

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UAE to lift visa ban on Nigerians soon, says Keyamo

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The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has revealed plans by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government to lift the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travellers soon. Keyamo, during a 44-minute interview with the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu, Otega Ogra, on the State House YouTube, noted that a resolution has been reached between […]

News

Festus Keyamo and His Brand Of Administrative Activism

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Festus Keyamo, the enigmatic figure at the helm of Nigeria’s aviation sector, has been a subject of both admiration and controversy. His unconventional approach to governance has polarised opinions, with some hailing him as a visionary leader and others questioning his methods. As the Aviation Minister, Keyamo has been unapologetically vocal about his commitment to […]

News

Keyamo confirms emirates airline is set to resume Flights to Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2024 0

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Monday confirmed that Emirates Airline is set to resume flights to Nigeria. The Minister said that all the necessary things have been put in place and he has the letter from the airline signalling their intention to resume flights to Nigeria. Naija News reports Keyamo […]

Aviation

Keyamo applauds Flight 100 for bridging skill gaps in Nigeria’s aviation sector

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 March 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has thrown his support behind the launch of the country’s inaugural aviation Reality TV Show. Keyamo endorsed the project, known as Flight 100, during a meeting with its visionary team. Led by Toni Ukachukwu, Airborne Entertainment, the brains behind Flight 100, unveiled […]

Aviation

Nigeria explores modern navigation calibration with Colibrex partnership

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 March 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, and Nigerian Airspace Management Agency’s MD, Engineer Farouk Ahmed Umar, visited Colibrex for innovative solutions. Colibrex, based in Lichtenau, offers Nav Aid drone technology, boasting advanced measurement and calibration features akin to Calibration Aircraft. Luc Haebelae, Colibrex’s MD, highlights

News

Keyamo and His Laudable Footprints

Ihesiulo Grace 29 February 2024 0

Who is a good leader? One that controls everything or one that brings out the best in others? Hear this: A good leader is more than just one who holds everything and everyone. It’s about being someone who brings out the best in others and creates in them a sense of purpose that continues to […]

Headlines

Keyamo’s appointment based on vibrancy, says SGF Akume

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 February 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, says Mr Festus Keyamo was appointed as the Minister in charge of Aviation and Aerospace Development as a result of his vibrancy and energy Senator Akume, who was represented by Mr Ifiok Bassey, disclosed this at the 13th Nigeria Aviation […]

Aviation

Wigwe: Keyamo, Okonjo-Iweala mourn

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By Chukwuemeka Iwelunmo and Temitope Adedayo The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has joined millions of Nigerians in mourning the loss of the CEO of Access Holdings Plc , Herbert Wigwe. Keyamo, on Sunday, revealed that the ministry, in collaboration with Wigwe’s Access Holdings, had been on the brink of announcing significant […]

News

MMIA Blackout: Sit up or get sacked,Keyamo warms airport mngt

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 February 2024 0

By Tunde Opalana Disturbed by the recurring total blackout being experienced at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo has read the riot-act to the management of the airport to sit up or get booted out. Henceforth, the Minister has directed that all the airports, particularly the Murtala Muhammed […]

Aviation

FG commited to domestic airlines, growth expansion, says Keyamo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 January 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government of Nigeria to bolstering the growth and prosperity of Nigeria’s airlines, ensuring they thrive in the global aviation landscape. The Minister made this declaration during discussions held in London, United Kingdom, where he

Aviation

Katsina Youths Pass Vote of Confidence On Tinubu, Keyamo Over Aviation Sector Reforms

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 January 2024 0

The Katsina Youth Network (KYN) has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo. In a statement co-signed by its president and secretary general, Alhaji Usman Galadanci and Wakil Jubril, the group said Keyamo’s reforms in the aviation sector are visible and laudable.  They

News

Aviation Unions Commend Keyamo Over Relocation of FAAN Headquarters to Lagos

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 January 2024 0

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo, has continued to receive applause over the relocation of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) headquarters from Abuja to Lagos. The Nigeria Aviation Fire and Safety Association (NAFSA) said it is the best decision that will enhance productivity and also boost operational efficiency.