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Nigerian News
NCAA grounds aircraft for unauthorized departure after missed approach in Asaba
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has grounded a private aircraft and suspended the operator’s permit after it departed from…
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Politics
PDP: Festus Keyamo lacks moral authority to advise Jonathan on 2027 Presidency
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tuesday, told the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, that he lacked…
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Aviation
Festus Keyamo addresses global aircraft lessors in London
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has outlined comprehensive plans to eliminate structural bottlenecks within Nigeria's aviation…
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Politics
Tinubu approves 30% discount on statutory fees for domestic airlines
President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the growing crisis within the aviation sector by approving a 30 percent discount on…
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Aviation
Multiple taxation continues to trouble airlines despite aviation sector gains
Despite improvements recorded in Nigeria’s aviation sector under the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, concerns over…
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Nigerian News
FG nullifies sale of FAAN staff quarters, citing security concerns
The Federal Government has nullified the sale of staff quarters belonging to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), affecting…
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Metro
Keyamo commissions reconstructed Port Harcourt airport road, flags off new bypass project
Port Harcourt Airport access is set for a major upgrade as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo,…
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Nigerian News
Aviation unions warn of new strike over unpaid wages
Six months after Nigeria’s meteorological agency employees suspended a strike, aviation unions are now issuing a fresh warning: failure to…
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Aviation
Nigeria to receive first dry lease aircraft after almost 20 years — Keyamo
Festus Keyamo, SAN, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, says after almost 20 years, Nigeria will take delivery of dry…
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Politics
Jonathan claps back at Keyamo, Odinkalu over 2027 presidency talk
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has fired back at Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and legal expert Prof. Chidi Odinkalu for questioning…
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Politics
Keyamo: PDP Faces Legal Risks If Jonathan Is Fielded As 2027 Presidential Candidate
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Sunday, advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against fielding either…
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Metro
Kwam 1 gets one-month flight ban and new role to promote airport etiquette
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the Federal Government’s decision to cut Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde…
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Aviation
Why FG directed withdrawal of case against Emmanson
Federal Government has said that it directed withdrawal of criminal complaint against Ms Comfort Emmanson, because of appeals made by…
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Aviation
Keyamo directs NCAA to place KWAM 1 on no-fly list
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, to place Fuji…
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Aviation
Keyamo defends N712bn to be spent on Lagos airport terminal rebuilding
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has defended plans by the Federal Government to remodel Terminal One of…
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Aviation
Keyamo inaugurates Ganduje as FAAN board chairman, others as members
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has advised newly inaugurated members of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria,…
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Aviation
Don’t let bureaucracy kill Enugu Air, Keyamo urges govt, airlines’ management
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Monday, inaugurated the Enugu airline known as Enugu Air with a…
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Nigerian News
Minister orders probe into clash between Air Peace and Senator Oshiomhole
The Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has directed a thorough investigation into the recent conflict between Air Peace…
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Business
Keyamo urges African nations to take decisive action on SAATM for economic integration
On Monday, May 19, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, called for African countries to move beyond…
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Nigerian News
Festus Keyamo denies reports on 80-year concession plan for Enugu airport, emphasises ongoing evaluation process
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has dismissed reports that the federal government has concluded plans to…
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Nigerian News
Nigeria to launch e-visa, digital cards
Festus Keyamo, minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, says the Federal Government will launch an e-visa system and digital landing/exit…
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Business
Nigeria loses N120 billion to illegal charter operations, aviation experts call for action
A newly released report by the Ministerial Task Force on Illegal Private Charter Operations has revealed that Nigeria has lost…
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Metro
We’ll not accept N532bn variation on 2nd Abuja airport runway contract – Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, says the Federal Government will not accept the N532 billion…
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Politics
FG, Borno partner to upgrade Maiduguri for international operations
The Federal Government, in partnership with the Borno State Government, is set to upgrade the General Muhammadu Buhari International Airport…
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Politics
Festus Keyamo clears air on Living Faith Church’s airstrip license
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced on Friday, November 1, that the House of Representatives did…
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Nigerian News
Nigeria to concession five airports, IATA promises free advisory role, Keyamo says
Aviation Minister Keyamo has announced concessions for five major airports, with IATA offering advisory support for Nigeria’s aviation Nigeria’s Minister…
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Nigerian News
Festus Keyamo cancels Sirika’s airport concession agreements, announces new process
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keysmohas cancelled the processes of the concessioning of the four international airports in…
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Nigerian News
Nigeria signs MoU with Boeing to advance aviation sector
The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with aircraft manufacturer, Boeing to boost the…
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Nigerian News
More trouble for Air travel as minister grounds all Arik Air’s fleet
Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation has ordered that all Arik Air’s fleet be grounded further worsening the current aircraft…
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Nigerian News
Nigeria and UAE resolve dispute, visa issuance to resume – FG
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced that the visa dispute between Nigeria and the United Arab…
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Business
FG pledges more support for local airline operators
The Federal Government (FG) has pledged to offer more assistance to local airline operators to create an enabling environment and…
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Business
BREAKING: Federal Government suspends Dana Air
The Nigerian Government has suspended the operations of Dana Air.
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