Tag: Festus Keyamo

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FG orders major reshuffle at NCAA amid corruption allegations

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has approved a reshuffle of key directors at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority amid reports of alleged corrupt practices involving senior officials of the regulator. The redeployment is believed to be linked to accusations of inefficiency and weakened regulatory oversight within the authority’s Directorate of Airworthiness […]

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Keyamo inspects Uyo airport for international status upgrade

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, alongside members of a Federal Government Technical Committee, has conducted an on-the-spot inspection of facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, as part of the ongoing process to upgrade the airport to full international status. Keyamo’s Special Adviser On Media and Communications, Mr Tunde Moshood, in […]

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FG has no power to fix private airlines’ airfare – Keyamo

Against the lamentations by air travelers over what they described as outrageous airfare in the country, the Federal Government on Wednesday said it lacked the legal authority to regulate or fix domestic airfares as the aviation sector has been fully deregulated for decades. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, stated this while […]

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Senate summons Keyamo, stakeholders over 150% domestic airfare hike

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, along with key industry stakeholders, for an urgent meeting following widespread public concern over the sharp rise in domestic airfares. The resolution followed a motion raised by Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, who warned that the escalating prices threaten national mobility and could disrupt travel ahead of […]

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Airport concession to boost efficiency, curb terminal losses — Keyamo

The Federal Government has approved the concession of Port Harcourt International Airport to private operators, stating that the decision will enhance efficiency and curb losses from underperforming terminals nationwide. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced this after Thursday’s Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, assuring aviation workers that the concession will not […]

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No Christian genocide in Nigeria, Keyamo replies Trump

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday publicly addressed United States President Donald Trump concerning his recent remarks on the alleged “mass killings” of Christians in Nigeria, asserting that claims of targeted persecution “is simply not true.” Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and a recognized human rights activist, penned an […]

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Keyamo urges Africa to enhance continental air traffic management systems

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged swift action to close capacity gaps in Africa’s Air Traffic Management systems, emphasizing the need for strategic investment in human capital to enhance airspace safety across the continent. Speaking at the 36th Africa and Middle East Regional Meeting of the International Federation of Air […]

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Keyamo urges stronger ties between aviation regulators, judiciary

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo called for stronger collaboration between aviation regulatory authorities and the judiciary to improve safety, accountability, and justice in Nigeria’s aviation sector. He made this disclosure on Thursday in Abuja, at the 2025 NCAA Judges Conference, themed, “The Role of Judges in Sustaining Nigeria’s Adherence to Applicable […]

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Nigeria, UK to revise BASA agreement for enhanced

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have agreed to initiate the process of revising their Bilateral Air Services Agreement to align with changing trends in international air travel and enhance cooperation between the two nations. This was disclosed in a statement share on Tuesday by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister […]

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Nigeria signs MoU with UAE for advanced cargo system

The federal government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DALIL UAE to deploy Advanced Cargo Information systems across Nigerian airports. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who signed on behalf of the federal government, described the agreement as a bold step towards repositioning Nigeria as a leading aviation and logistics hub in […]

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ICYMI: First dry-leased aircraft to arrive Nigeria in October – Keyamo

The first batch of dry-leased aircraft to Nigeria, following the country’s removal from the Aviation Working Group watchlist in October 2024, is scheduled to arrive on October 6, 2025. Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister Festus Keyamo announced this during the foundation-laying ceremony for the Air Peace Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility at Murtala Mohammed International […]

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Nigeria, Brazil ink aviation agreement in landmark diplomatic ties

Nigeria and Brazil have signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement, clearing the path for direct flights between the two nations and strengthening both aviation and diplomatic ties. The accord was finalized during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s two-day state visit to Brazil, following talks with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília. The signing ceremony […]