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Keyamo bans Kwam 1 from flying after airport altercation

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed that popular Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, widely known as Kwam 1, be placed on a no-fly list following an altercation at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Tuesday. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Keyamo described the incident […]

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Lagos Airport to undergo major upgrade under N712.26bn FG investment

The Federal Government has unveiled fresh details of a N712.26 billion upgrade plan for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, positioning it as the centerpiece of a broader national aviation infrastructure investment. According to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the project will involve the complete reconstruction of the airport’s aging […]

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Airline operators hail Keyamo’s aviation industry reforms

The Airline Operators of Nigeria has commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, describing him as a “God-sent” figure to the nation’s aviation sector. In a statement signed by AON Vice President Allen Onyema, the group lauded Keyamo’s proactive and reform-oriented leadership since he assumed office in August 2023, noting his efforts […]

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FG secures Heathrow landing slot for Air Peace – Keyamo

The Federal Government has secured a coveted landing slot at Heathrow Airport in London for Air Peace, following months of diplomatic engagement under the Bilateral Air Services Agreement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the development on Saturday via his official X (formerly Twitter) account. […]

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Partnership with Air Force to drive aviation growth – Keyamo 

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stated that the collaboration between his ministry and the Nigerian Air Force goes beyond securing Nigeria’s airspace. According to him, the partnership is also laying the foundation for a sustainable and economically vibrant aviation sector by enhancing infrastructure, boosting local capacity, and attracting investment to drive […]

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BASA: Nigeria, UAE permit ticket sale in dollars 

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have signed an updated Bilateral Air Services Agreement, allowing airfares between the two nations to be paid in U.S. dollars and other freely convertible currencies. The agreement, confirmed by sources, marks a resolution to a prolonged diplomatic and commercial dispute that led to Emirates Airlines […]

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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 […]