Atiku-Obi ticket: Pastors won’t campaign for 80-year-old Muslim president in 2027 – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has said that Nigerian pastors are unlikely to support a presidential ticket made up of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi in the 2027 elections. Keyamo shared this view during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He claimed that pastors will not campaign for someone who will […]
Keyamo to launch Enugu Air July 7
Enugu State is getting ready to launch its own airline, Enugu Air, and the big event will happen on Monday, July 7, 2025. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, will lead the official launch. The ceremony will take place at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, according to a recent announcement […]
ADC ‘coalition’ move has strengthened APC ahead of 2027 elections – Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has said that the recent formation of a political coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has actually helped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) become stronger as the 2027 elections approach. On his official X page (formerly Twitter), Keyamo explained that according to Nigerian law, politicians can’t be […]
Minister of aviation Festus Keyamo directs aviation agencies to probe incident involving Air Peace and Oshiomhole
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has asked aviation agencies to look into a recent problem between Air Peace airline and Senator Adams Oshiomhole. The disagreement happened at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. The directive came on Friday, June 13, after a public clash that happened on Wednesday, June 11. Air Peace […]
FG to demolish old Lagos Airport Terminal — Keyamo
The Federal Government has decided not to move forward with the national carrier project. Instead, it is shifting its focus to support the growth of local airlines, according to Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. During a book launch in Lagos, Keyamo criticized the condition of the old Murtala Muhammed International […]
West Africa Aviation Ministers’ Group appoints Keyamo as Chairperson
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has been named the new chairperson of the West Africa Banjul Accord Group (BAG). This group brings together aviation ministers from several West African countries. Keyamo confirmed his new role on his official X account on Thursday, sharing the news with the public. He takes over […]
2027: Tinubu must be re-elected to complete his reforms – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has urged all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. He said it’s more important than their personal political goals. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Keyamo explained that Tinubu needs another four years to […]
FG considering sourcing for funds to refurbish Lagos airport – Keyamo
The Nigerian federal government is exploring ways to raise funds to renovate Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, made this known on March 3. Keyamo was responding to reports that wrongly suggested President Bola Tinubu had abandoned plans to lease the airport to private operators and […]
There will be no summer flights for foreign airlines that fail to patronise Nigerian caterers – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s minister of aviation and aerospace development, has announced that foreign airlines will not get approval for their summer flight schedules unless they use local catering services for onboard meals. In October 2024, the minister directed all foreign airlines operating in Nigeria to start using Nigerian catering companies for their in-flight meals. This […]
2nd Abuja Airport Runway contract revoked over N532bn variation request – Minister
The Nigerian Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has canceled the contract for the second runway at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. This decision, announced by Minister Festus Keyamo, SAN, came after the contractor demanded an inflated variation of N532 billion, far exceeding the original contract amount of N90 billion. According to Keyamo, the contractor […]