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Nigeria, UAE visa situation to normalise soon – Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced that the situation regarding UAE visas for Nigerians is expected to normalize soon, indicating progress in resolving the ongoing travel restrictions. Keyamo made this disclosure on Wednesday during a ceremony celebrating the resumption of Emirates Airlines’ passenger flights to Nigeria, following the suspension of operations […]

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Keyamo issues 24-hour ultimatum to NCAA on air ticket refunds

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority to address issues concerning air ticket funds held by certain airlines, particularly those that have suspended operations recently. Keyamo’s directive emphasizes the need for swift action to resolve the situation and protect consumer interests. Keyamo […]

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Nigeria’s aviation rating hits 70.5 – Minister

Nigeria’s aviation rating has surged to 70.5, reflecting the country’s full compliance with the Cape Town Convention on dry-leasing of aircraft. This significant increase underscores Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing its aviation standards and attracting global investment. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of […]

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Nigeria emphasizes commitment to advanced aviation solutions at ICAO symposium

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, emphasized the nation’s commitment to sustainable and innovative aviation solutions. Keyamo made this pledge at the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s inaugural Advanced Air Mobility Symposium. The three-day event, themed “Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Global Harmonisation and Interoperability: Challenges and Opportunities.” This is part of ICAO’s […]

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Keyamo leads delegation to Boeing for strategic discussions

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo is leading a delegation of top executives from major Nigerian airlines to the United States for a week-long series of strategic discussions with Boeing. The talks, which center around the introduction of new and used Boeing aircraft into the Nigerian market, underscore the American aerospace giant’s […]

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Keyamo suspends NAMA’s 800% charge hike

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has halted its previously proposed 800% rise in navigational fees due to a directive from Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of NAMA, Abdullahi Musa via its official X handle on Monday. Concerns […]

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Aviation contractors cutting corners to face legal action – Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has issued a warning to contractors working in the aviation industry to avoid providing substandard construction work. He emphasised that any contractor discovered taking short cuts will face legal action. This was disclosed by Keyamo at the groundbreaking ceremony of the permanent site of the African […]

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Keyamo meets UAE authorities to fine-tune visa process 

Nigeria’s Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, Festus Keyamo, revealed that he had a meeting with the ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Nigeria, SalemS aeed Al-Shamsio to discuss the details of resuming direct flights between the two nations and the issuing of UAE visas to Nigerians. Keyamo made this disclosure via his official X […]

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Aviation ministry, private firms collaborate on MMIA renovation

The federal government has announced that it has declared that it has obtained commitments from multiple corporations in the private sector to start renovating Wing D’s arrival and departure sections at Murtala Mohammed International Airport. This was revealed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo in an interview with President Bola Tinubu’s […]

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FG begins construction of second Abuja airport runway – Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that the Federal government has started the construction of a second runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This was disclosed by the Minister during the ministerial press briefing to mark President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office, according to The Punch. Keyamo stressed […]