Like Prodigal Son, Gov Otti Will Return To APC – Keyamo
At a recent event marking the groundbreaking of the Abia International Airport, Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, shared his views on the political journey of Gov Alex Otti. Keyamo suggested that Otti, who currently belongs to the Labour Party (LP), will soon return to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it […]
Nigerian Aviation Minister Keyamo Criticizes FCCPC for Remarks Against Air Peace
The Nigerian Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, has spoken out against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over its comments about Air Peace. The FCCPC is investigating the airline for allegedly charging high, exploitative airfares. However, Keyamo labeled the FCCPC’s statements as “careless and reckless” during a recent interview on Arise Television. Keyamo pointed […]
Canaanland Risks Losing Airstrip As Reps Seek Revocation Of Private Licenses
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has raised serious security concerns over private airstrips, calling on the government to revoke licenses previously granted to individuals and organizations. This resolution came after a debate in the House, driven by a motion from Sulaiman Abubakar, a lawmaker from Zamfara state. Abubakar stressed that private airstrips could be exploited to […]
FG Responds to Royal Air Maroc’s Harsh Treatment of Nigerian Passengers in Morocco
The Nigerian government has expressed its displeasure over the poor treatment of its citizens by Royal Air Maroc in Morocco. This response follows the circulation of videos and photos on social media showing Nigerian passengers who were left to sleep on the floor at the Marrakesh airport. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation, made it […]
Private Jets Misused for Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking – Festus Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has raised concerns that some private jets in Nigeria are being used for illegal activities, including money laundering and drug trafficking. Keyamo revealed this during an event at the Ministry of Aviation in Abuja on Thursday, June 27, where he inaugurated a Ministerial Taskforce Committee to […]
Nigeria to Restart Cargo Flights to Saudi Arabia, Resolves Foreign Airlines’ Payments Issue
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, announced on Monday that cargo flights between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia will restart soon. He made this announcement during a press briefing in Abuja to mark President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office. Keyamo mentioned that the decision was made after his recent visit to Saudi […]
Festus keyamo: Nigeria Air Project Fraudulent and Still Suspended
Festus Keyamo explained that the ‘national carrier’ project, which was meant to be a locally-driven initiative to inspire hope among Nigerians, was plagued by secrecy and fraudulent practices. During a press briefing on the second day of the Ministerial Sectorial update in Abuja on Monday, the minister announced that Nigeria Air remains suspended, calling it […]