Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stated that it will take decades before Nigerians truly understand and appreciate the value President Bola Tinubu has brought to the country’s democracy. In a birthday tribute to the president, Keyamo emphasized that the significance of Tinubu’s leadership will only be fully realized by future generations. […]
Nigerians are stranded in Lome, Togo after an Air France flight bound for the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja was diverted on Thursday. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made the development known on Thursday via his X handle. According to Keyamo, the flight was diverted due to bad weather as it was […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has distanced himself from campaign posters promoting his alleged governorship ambition in Delta State. The Minister’s Special Assistant on Political Matters, Voke Oshasha, in a press statement on Monday, described the posters as “fake” and a cheap act of blackmail by those seeking to make Delta […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the Fly Nigeria Act will transform into law under his watch. The minister lamented that the document, which is expected to make it mandatory for government-financed air transportation of government personnel, contractors, grantees, and properties to be carried by Nigeria Air Flag Carriers, has yet […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has strongly criticized the Department of State Services (DSS) for its involvement in searching passengers’ bags at international airports. Speaking during an appearance on Arise News’ This Morning program, Keyamo expressed his disapproval of the DSS’s actions, arguing that the agency should focus more on profiling […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says Nigeria remains the most viable aviation market in the whole of Africa. He said that with the potential to become an African aviation hub, it is high time the country started to open its market to attract investors who will help improve its infrastructure. “Nigeria […]
President Bola Tinubu’s knack for selecting top talent is unparalleled. In his quest to build a prosperous Nigeria, he’s assembled an exceptional team. By leveraging their expertise, experience, and strategic insight, he’s fostering national stability, economic growth, and a sustainable future. His latest win is in Aviation and Aerospace Development, where he’s appointed a fearless […]
Five airports are set for concession, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said. Keyamo spoke when he received the Regional Vice President (Africa and Middle East) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Kamil Awdhi, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. A statement by the ministry’s spokesman, Odutayo Oluseyi, identified the five […]
The Federal Government is reworking its template for the engagement of private sector participation in the aviation sector through concession of airport terminal buildings and other infrastructure expected to yield huge revenue into its coffers. To drive this, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and some agencies under its jurisdiction , including the Federal […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has described ‘Nigeria Air’ unveiled by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari as a fraud, stressing that it remains suspended. While giving details about that project, Keyamo explained that the ‘national carrier’ that was supposed to be an indigenous project and one that was supposed […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed that the sum of N81 billion would need to be urgently invested to complete the construction of Abuja’s second runway. Keyamo said the additional runway is crucial to meet the growing demands of air traffic and enhance the safety and efficiency of operations at […]
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said Emirates Airline will recommence flight operations in Nigeria very soon. Keyamo, disclosing this via his X account on Sunday, said he met some top officials of the United Arab Emirates flag carrier, adding that they will reveal the exact date to begin operations. The minister […]
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has warned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against disrupting flight operations at the airports. Keyamo gave the warning at the ministerial retreat for the minister, permanent secretary, directors and heads of agencies of the ministry of aviation and aerospace development in Delta on Thursday. On Wednesday, the […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed that talks were at an advance stage between Nigeria and the United States of America on the resumption of direct flights from Houston. Keyamo, in a statement by his Special Assistant, Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, also said efforts were on to attract foreign […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says latest events have shown that the game is over for Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Keyamo said losing the 2023 presidential election hurts Atiku more than previous polls. He said Atiku should retire from politics following the release of President Bola Tinubu’s […]
The federal government has said that it is working on the final details on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) visa issue ban on Nigerians. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 7th African Aviation Summit in Abuja, a few days after the UAE lifted its […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, yesterday, said the long-awaited Nigeria Air project remains suspended despite speculations of its revival. Keyamo, while speaking to journalists during a facility tour of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja, addressed concerns surrounding the project and firmly stated that he would not overlook potential […]
The minister-designate from Delta State, Festus Keyamo, would have been totally rejected by the Senate on Monday, but for the swift intervention of President Bola Tinubu when he met with the leadership of the Red Chamber. This was even as the former Minister of Labour and Employment apologised to senators for disrespecting the 9th National […]
Festus Keyamo, ministerial nominee for Delta, on Monday said that he would not disappoint President Bola Tinubu for nominating him as minister designate. Keyamo, a former Minister of State for Employment, Labour and Productivity, also thanked the Senate for its magnanimous consideration, saying he would not disappoint the parliament. He made this known while briefing […]
Former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, given praises to God for his inclusion in the ministerial list submitted to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu. Keyamo’s name was included in the ministerial list read by the Senate Majority Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on the floor of the Senate on Friday. The […]
