Festus Keyamo
FAAN terminal delay threatens N712bn airport overhaul
The much-anticipated refurbishment of Murtala Muhammed Airport’s Terminal 1, valued at N712 billion, is facing potential delays of up to three months following the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) decision to construct a temporary terminal. The temporary structure aims to accommodate airline front desk officers, airport staff, and passengers while the old terminal undergoes […]
Aviation Minister Endorses Emmanson as Passenger Conduct Ambassador
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed that airline operators are exploring the possibility of appointing Ms. Comfort Emmanson as an ambassador to promote good passenger behavior. The announcement comes in the wake of her recent release from custody following charges related to unruly conduct on an Ibom Air flight. In a […]
KWAM1’s Actions Justify Flight Blacklist – Minister Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed the blacklisting of popular Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM1, following a disruptive altercation with officials of ValueJet at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. In an official statement released by the minister, KWAM1’s conduct was described as equivalent to […]
FAAN Staff Protest Concession Plan at Port Harcourt Airport
Tensions flared at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Wednesday morning as protesting members of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) temporarily shut down operations in opposition to the federal government’s planned concession of the facility. The protest followed recent remarks by Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, who revealed the government’s intention to […]
Aviation Ministry Opposes Plan to Move NSIB to SGF’s Office
The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has firmly rejected a proposed amendment seeking to transfer the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) from its current oversight to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), citing grave concerns over accountability, operational independence, and compliance with international aviation safety protocols. The […]
FAAN MD Advocates Airport Concession, Staff Welfare Reforms
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has reiterated the need for private sector involvement in Nigeria’s airport operations while spotlighting urgent reforms in staff welfare, infrastructure, and revenue collection across the aviation sector. Kuku made these remarks during a stakeholder engagement in Abuja, stressing that the Federal […]
Keyamo Unveils Aviation Insurance Plan to Boost Sector Growth
In a strategic move to reposition Nigeria’s aviation sector and boost investor confidence, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has launched a revised aviation insurance policy aimed at facilitating aircraft financing and strengthening the capacity of local airline operators. The announcement was made on Monday through an official statement signed by the […]
Nigeria and Brazil Renew Bilateral Agreement to Strengthen Ties
In a landmark development aimed at strengthening the relationship between Nigeria and Brazil, both countries have revived their long-stalled Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA). This renewed partnership is expected to foster greater connectivity between Africa and South America, opening the door for direct flight services, and promoting trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two […]
Ex-lover Accused Nigerian Min. of Forging her mother’s Corpse Document
I don’t even know if the body that landed in Uganda was hers. Her body had already begun leaking, swelling, and darkening. There was no autopsy, no proof, no documentation given to me, no dignity Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, is being accused by Zainab, an American citizen of […]
FG meets unions today as NiMet strike disrupts flights.
Workers from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency set up protest at the airports in Lagos, Abuja, and Kano on Wednesday, which caused flight operations to be hampered at all three of these locations. At 7am on Wednesday, the strike was officially declared to have begun at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Following Wednesday’s protest […]