Tag: Festus Keyamo

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Strike: We’ve resolved all issues with NiMet, says Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has announced the resolution of the issues that led to the strike by workers of the Nigeria Meteorological Agency. Speaking after a key stakeholder meeting in Abuja on Thursday, Keyamo stated that the government and NiMET unions had reached an agreement on several issues, including salary disparities and the […]

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Keyamo reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to global aviation standards

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reiterated Nigeria’s dedication to upholding top-tier global air transport and facilitation standards. Keyamo made this statement at the 2025 International Civil Aviation Organisation Conference currently taking place in Doha, Qatar. The minister, who was joined by other global aviation experts and chiefs, including the Minister of […]

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Foreign airlines hike tickets over trapped funds, naira devaluation – Keyamo

The Federal Government, through Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, is working to reduce high airfares for domestic and international travel while improving airport safety and security. Keyamo made this disclosure at the Ministerial Press Briefing on Thursday in Abuja. He identified several factors contributing to high exorbitant fares, including limited access to affordable aircraft leasing, trapped […]

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FG to improve Nigeria’s aviation safety with reforms, technology – Keyamo

The Federal Government plans to integrate advanced technologies into Nigeria’s aviation sector to improve efficiency, passenger experience, and air safety. Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja at the NCAA’s 25th-anniversary symposium. The symposium, themed “Human Capital Development: Upskilling the Next Generation of Aviators,” highlighted the future of the aviation industry. […]

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Aviation major driver of Nigeria’s post-reform gowth – Minister

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reiterated the critical role of the aviation sector in the country’s economic growth amid ongoing government reforms. Speaking at the Eurocham Nigeria 2025 Annual Stakeholders Conference in Lagos, Keyamo, represented by his Special Adviser on Service Delivery, Janet Oputa, stressed that aviation is not just […]

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Keyamo rejects Abuja Airport runway contract over N532bn variation

The Minister of Aviation and Aero Space Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, On Wednesday, revealed that his Ministry had rejected an excessive contract variation of N532 billion, which was proposed for the N90 billion contract awarded to the contractor managing the second runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Keyamo made this disclosure during the […]

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NCAA DG’s tenure has not expired – Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed that the current acting Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Chris Najomo, will remain in office until President Bola Tinubu issues a directive otherwise. Keyamo made this disclosure in a phone conversation with our on Monday, according to The Punch. On December 13, […]

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Keyamo blasts FCCPC for Air Peace pricing statement

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, criticized the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission for publicly questioning Air Peace’s pricing practices. He argued that the FCCPC should have consulted with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority before making any public statements about the airline’s pricing. Keyamo made this statement during an interview on […]

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FG unveils special marshals to monitor staff, hygiene at airports

The Federal Government has introduced voluntary Special Airport Marshals to oversee staff conduct and assess hygiene standards at Nigerian airports. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made this announcement on Thursday. This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve service delivery and enhance the travel experience for the public. Though […]

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Over 100 Airlines shut down operations in 40 years — Keyamo 

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that the aviation industry has a high mortality rate, leading to the closure of over 100 airlines in the past 40 years. Keyamo made this disclosure during the 10th-anniversary celebration of Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline and Nigeria’s flag carrier, in Lagos on […]

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Keyamo, Lokpobiri to unveil largest aviation fuel depot Oct 17

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, are set to unveil a 15 million-litre aviation fuel depot near the Murtala Muhammed International Airport road in Lagos. Scheduled for launch on October 17, 2024, the Joint User Hydrant Installation 2 will be the […]

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