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 […]
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 the drone’s precision and versatility in adverse weather […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 met with the […]
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 […]
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. […]
It is no longer news that the honorable Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo, S.A.N directed that the headquarters of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) be relocated back to Lagos. This directive was not difficult to comply with because the Abuja Headquarters status was just on paper as the day-to-day administrative and operational […]
The Coalition of Progressive Northern Groups (CPNG) has commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for his exceptional leadership, well-thought-out ideas, and policies since assuming office. In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Adamu Adamu, the group said Keyamo is repaying President Bola Tinubu’s faith, displaying brilliance and dexterity which has […]
The Good Governance Watch Initiative (GGWI) has hailed the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, over his decision to relocate the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to Lagos. The group said not only is the move apt and in the best interest of the country, but it added that it is […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, has approved the date for the public presentation of Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s (NiMet) 2024 seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP). Disclosing this in his office, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Prof. Charles Anosike said; “The Honourable Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, […]
In a country where the aviation sector was once deemed untouchable, shrouded in tales of evil spirits and insurmountable challenges, a new force has emerged. Festus, the son of Keyamo, has stepped onto the scene, armed with a determination and fearlessness that sets him apart. The Nigerian aviation sector once shrouded in turbulence and whispers […]
..As stakeholder expresses fear over imminent system collapse BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Various unions in the aviation sector are seriously planning a mass protest against the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo over what they call irrelevant appointments of management staff into parastatals. Keyamo, towards the end of 2023, sacked all the directors […]
By Adebayo Adeniyi Festus Keyamo is a known name in Nigeria, a vocal voice on national issues, even before his foray into politics. I recall I had reservations when he veered into politics as a minister under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. Initially, it was a bumpy ride. At first, he was […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo and the MD/CEO of the North-East Development Agency (NEDC) Mohammad Alkali have been shortlisted for awards of excellence. According to LeadersNG Newspaper, Keyamo and Alkali emerged as the best minister and agency head respectively in the first six months of the current administration. The organisers […]
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has criticized Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election, for not extending congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the Supreme Court’s upholding of his victory. Recall that the Supreme Court upheld the verdict of the panel, which […]
BY CHUKUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has made efforts to attract investors to Nigeria’s aviation industry, just as he disclosed that talks are at an advanced stage between Nigeria and United States of America (USA) over resumption of direct flights from Huston. Keyamo, who was on a working […]
By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Stakeholders in the aviation industry have advised the new Minister of Aviation Mr Festus Keyamo to ensure that the industry witness great transformation by working with right people in the system The stakeholders want the minister to tackle myraid of problems in the aviation industry in order to bring back the glory […]