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Otti Unveils United Nigeria Airlines’ New Boeing Aircraft Named After Chinua Achebe, Obi of Onitsha

June 19, 2026

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on Thursday unveiled two newly acquired Boeing 737-800 Next Generation (NG) aircraft belonging to Nigerian carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, marking a significant expansion of the airline’s

News·Nigeria·Top Stories

International Flights Set to Begin at VAIA in April

January 19, 2026

Nigeria’s Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, is set to begin full international flight operations in April 2026, government officials have confirmed. The airport, officially designated as an

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The PDP Predicament: A Party at Crossroads According To Festus Keyamo

September 2, 2025

By Kamsiyochukwu Mbamalu The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has ignited a heated discussion on the current state of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with a thought-provoking X post. Keyamo’s analysis highlights

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Keyamo Orders NCAA To Blacklist Kwam1 From Flying For Six Months Over Valuejet Incident

August 7, 2025

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has ordered the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to place a popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as K1 de Ultimate on a

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Keyamo Orders Immediate Repair Of Enugu Airport Damaged Taxiway

July 7, 2025

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered the immediate commencement of the repair of the damaged portion of the Link B taxiway at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in

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Enugu Air: ‘If The Governor Is Two Minutes Late, Close Door And Take‑Off’— Keyamo Charges Airline CEO

July 7, 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, delivered a stern admonition at the official launch of Enugu Air on Monday, emphasizing discipline, professionalism, and sustainability. Speaking at the Akanu Ibiam International

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Missed Flight: Keyamo Orders Probe Into Air Peace, Oshiomhole Clash

June 13, 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered a probe into what transpired between Air Peace and Senator Adams Oshiomhole at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday. In

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Why Nigeria Won’t Spend A Dime Anymore On National Carrier – Keyamo

May 28, 2025

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has insisted that the Federal Government will not make any further investment in setting up a national carrier for the country. Keyamo said all

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Enugu Airport Closure: Keyamo Decries Poor Job Done By Previous Contractor On Runway

April 19, 2025

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has blamed the poor condition of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu runway, on the poor job done by the previous contractor that handled

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Tinubu’s Policies Will Spark Rapid Development Across Sectors In Next Few Years – Keyamo

March 29, 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu’s administration policies would spur rapid development in different sectors of the country’s economy in the next

/CEO, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Oliver Alawuba, has called for increased private-sector participation in national development projects.

Business News·News

UBA GMD Urges Increased Private-sector Participation In National Development Projects

December 23, 2024

Group Managing Director/CEO, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Oliver Alawuba, has called for increased private-sector participation in national development projects. Alawuba highlighted the importance of synergy between public and private institutions in

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I Won’t Revoke Winners’ Chapel Airstrip Licence – Keyamo

December 16, 2024

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has stated that the licence granted to Living Faith Church, also known as Winners’ Chapel, headed by David Oyedepo will not be revoked.

Opinion

Foreign Airlines In Nigeria And Keyamo’s Sleepless Nights

October 11, 2024

Over the years, Nigeria has become a butt of jokes about its air transport culture. In late May 2023, incredible tales emerged that Nigeria borrowed and repainted an airplane from Ethiopia Airlines

Business News·News

Keyamo Denies Saying Federal Govt Approved Dangote Refinery As Sole Supplier Of Jet Fuel

October 9, 2024

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has denied saying that the Federal Government approved Dangote Refinery to be sole distributor of Jet fuel also known as Jet A1, to Nigerian

Business News·News

Nigerian Airlines To Resume Flights To UAE As Keyamo Secures Reciprocal Rights

September 27, 2024

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has concluded negotiations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a new Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) that will allow both countries to

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Keyamo Lists 9 Benefits Of MoU With Boeing To Nigeria’s Aviation Sector

August 29, 2024

Nigerian government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with one of the world’s aircraft manufacturing giants, Boeing, to strengthen the country’s aviation sector. The MoU was signed in Seattle, State of

Keyamo Grounds Arik Air Fleet Over $ m Debt

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NAMA Grounds Arik Air Fleet Over $2.5m Debt

July 30, 2024

The National Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has grounded Arik Air fleet following an order by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. According to a statement released on Tuesday, 30th

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Why I Suspended Helicopter Landing Levy – Keyamo

June 2, 2024

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered a temporary suspension of helicopter landing levy imposed on airline operators.

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Border Security: Tunji-Ojo, Keyamo Inspect NIS World-class Data Centre

May 16, 2024

Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and his counterpart in the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, visited the Nigerian Immigration Service headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday to inspect

Business News

Why Nigerian Airlines Have Been Unable To Compete With Foreign Operators – Keyamo

April 8, 2024

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has explained why Nigerian airlines have in the past been unable to compete favorably with their international counterparts in the aviation industry.

Nigerian Govt's Suspension Of Taxes On Food Imports Will Stabilise Prices - NACCIMA

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NACCIMA Applauds Tinubu, Allen Onyema, Keyamo On Air Peace’s Inaugural Flight To London

April 6, 2024

NACCIMA), Dele Oye Esq., has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and Chairman and CEO of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, for the successful inaugural Air

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Keyamo, Uzoka-Anite, NCAA DG Commend Air Peace As Airline Begins Direct Flights To London

March 31, 2024

Nigerians have commended Air Peace for its successful inaugural flight from Lagos to London on Saturday, 30 March 2024 with 260 passengers, marking the resumption of flight service since 2019

Business News·Transport

Quest For National Carrier: ‘Why Keyamo Should Not Toe The Path Of Sirika’

February 3, 2024

Former commandant of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, Group Captain John Ojikutu, has called on the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development to withdraw the idea of floating a new national

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FAAN Spent N1bn In 1 Year On Lagos-Abuja Trips – Keyamo

February 1, 2024

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) spent close to N1 billion on Duty Tour Allowance (DTA) and air tickets for principal officers

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Aviation Safety: Minister Summons Heads Of Regulatory Agencies

November 27, 2023

To address recent safety issues in Nigeria's aviation sector, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has summoned heads of regulatory agencies under his ministry to his office later today.

Emirates To Suspend Flights To Nigeria Over Inability To Repatriate Earnings

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Emirates To Resume Operations In Nigeria- Keyamo

November 20, 2023

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed that Emirates Airlines is on the brink of unveiling the much-awaited date for the recommencement of its flights into Nigeria. During an official

News·Transport

Aero Aircraft Incident: Keyamo Apologises, Emphasizes Urgency For Second Runway In Abuja Airport

November 13, 2023

Minister of Aviation, Festus Kayemo has offered an apology for the flight disruptions experienced by air travelers throughout the country due to the Aero Contractors' aircraft incident on the runway of the

Business News·News

It Is Either I Get Sacked, Or You Get Sacked- Keyamo Warns NAMA Officials

November 5, 2023

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has sent a warning to officials of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) that “It is either I get sacked, or you

USAir Peace CEO Reveals Why Airline Is Yet To List On Capital Market

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Air Peace Boss,Onyema, Hails Aviation Minister’s MRO Initiative

September 15, 2023

Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has applauded the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for his initiative of ensuring fleet growth is matched with inward investment in maintenance support.

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Keyamo Denies Ordering Demolition of Private Hangars At Lagos Airport

September 1, 2023

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has refuted claims suggesting his involvement in the demolition of private hangars at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Two (MMIA 2) in Lagos.

LG Autonomy: Bill Senate Seeks To Create Local Govt Electoral Commission

Opinion

Ministerial Screening: Matters Arising

The confirmation hearings of the 48 ministerial nominees at the Senate have thrown up some important issues that require further examination. The exercise presented the first leadership test for Senator Godswill Akpabio as the President of the 10th Senate, and the overall

August 8, 2023

Politics

Keyamo Denies Touching N52bn SPW Scheme In 2020, Apologises To Senate

Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has denied receiving any ‘kobo’ from the N52 billion budgeted for the Special Public Works Programme set up by the Federal Government in 2020. Keyamo made the clarification when he appeared before the Senate

August 7, 2023

News·Politics

Ministerial Screening: 2020 Clash With Senators Over N52bn NDE Scheme Affects Keyamo’s Chances

The Nigerian Senate on Monday witnessed a rowdy session during the screening of a ministerial nominee, Festus Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Keyamo, a former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, appeared before the Senate on Monday afternoon to

August 7, 2023

2023 Elections·Politics

Keyamo Petitions DSS, Seeks Arrest Of Obi, Datti Over Alleged Incitement

Spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC), Festus Keyamo, who is also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has petition the Department of State Services (DSS), asking it to arrest presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi,

March 24, 2023

News·Politics

Keyamo Sues Atiku, EFCC, CCB, ICPC Over SPV Saga

Spokesperson of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has filed a suit against PDP presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), The Independent

January 20, 2023

Politics

Legal Expert Faults Keyamo’s Petition Against Atiku

A legal practitioner, Wuyi Oyetunde has described as illegal, the petition by the Spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC), Festus Keyamo, SAN, against the Peoples Democratic Party, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over corruption allegations. Keyamo, who is also

January 17, 2023

News·Politics

APC Denies Plans To Sabotage 2023 Election

APC has denied making plans to influence the 2023 general elections by pressurizing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to discard use of technology in the process.

October 13, 2022

Opinion·FEATURES

EndSARS Probe Panel: A Reply To Keyamo And Ubani

By Evans Ufeli Following the demands made by the ENDSARS protesters on police brutality and human right violation of Nigerians a resolution was reached by the National Economic Council of Nigeria recently asking state governors to set up panel of inquiries to

December 21, 2021

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