FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Minister Harps on Nigeria’s Strategic Position as Africa’s Aviation Hub

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo, has emphasised Nigeria’s unique geographical advantage in becoming the central hub for air transportation in Africa. He made this known when he addressed the global aviation community at the International Route Development Conference, themed: “Network Cargo 2024 in Moscow, Russia.” The conference, focused on […]

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Minister Backs War against Touting, Extortion at Nation’s Airports

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reiterated his full support on the war against touting and extortion at Nigeria’s airports and promises maximum punishment for anyone caught in the act. Keyamo who assured that the Tinubu administration would concession the major airport in a very transplant and efficient manner, made this […]

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Minister of Aviation Signs MoU with Boeing to Facilitate Acquisition of Modern Aircraft by Nigerian Airlines

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, yesterday signed a major memorandum of understanding (MoU) with one of world’s top aircraft manufacturers, Boeing to facilitate the acquisition of modern aircraft by Nigerian carriers.  In his verifiable X handle, the Minister disclosed that the MoU was signed in Seattle, Washington, US and the objectives […]

Maintenance

Keyamo: Maintenance Facility Will Generate over $2bn, Reduce Capital Flight in Aviation Sector

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has projected that Nigeria will generate over $2 billion annually if it is able to establish major Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility. Doing so, he stated, will also save Nigerian airlines about the same amount of money that are repatriated annually to pay for aircraft […]