Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN has formally requested the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to review the existing three-letter location code “QRW” assigned to Osubi Airport in Delta State, with a view to adopting a code that more accurately reflects the airport’s official name and...
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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to publicly apologise to airport officials and pay a ₦25,000 fine over an alleged traffic violation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement issued on Saturday, Keyamo said...
Federal government has lauded the Victor Attah Airport in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State for setting the pace in the aviation sector following its launch of an international flights. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus keyamo who described the Airport as a transit hub, remarkably unique, and a...
In line with Nigeria’s aviation modernization initiative, the Federal Government has officially commenced the construction of a new Corporate Headquarters and Air Traffic Management (ATM) Centre for the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in Abuja. The groundbreaking ceremony, held at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, was performed by the...
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the immediate introduction of a hybrid payment system at airport access gates across Nigeria following the suspension of the full cashless payment arrangement. The decision comes after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier ordered the suspension of the cashless access...
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the cashless payment system recently introduced across federal airports in Nigeria, citing concerns over passenger inconvenience and traffic congestion. The directive was one of the key decisions reached during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Speaking after the meeting, the...
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has expressed satisfaction with the standard of facilities and level of preparedness at the Victor Attah International Airport Uyo, ahead of the commencement of international flights Keyamo noted that Akwa Ibom State is already ahead of the planned take-off scheduled for...
Akwa Ibom State has inched its way into the top league of global aviation links as the Federal Government has approved the Victor Attah International Airport for full international flight operations—an announcement that marks one of the most significant boosts to the state’s aviation ambitions in recent years. The...
Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has officially commenced its direct flight service from Abuja to London Heathrow Airport, marking a significant leap forward for the nation’s aviation industry. The inaugural flight departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Sunday, October 26, 2025, and is expected to land at London...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has rescinded the lifetime ‘No Fly’ ban imposed on Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger accused of assaulting a crew member and airport security personnel. The decision was announced in a statement by AON Spokesperson, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, on Thursday...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- In a landmark move demonstrating compassion and a commitment to improving aviation security, the Federal Government has withdrawn criminal complaints against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1) following recent incidents of unruly behavior at Nigerian airports. The decision, announced by...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to investigate and prosecute musician King Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM1 or K1 De Ultimate, over an incident involving ValueJet. The incident occurred on Tuesday during...
By OLA MODUPE, Abuja _ Africa Air Passengers Rights Association, AAPRAS has lauded the Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, Festus Keyamo, SAN, over the initiative to modernize Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA, built 47 years ago. AAPRASS disclosed this in a commendation letter signed by its Executive Secretary, Oluwafemi...
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on the management of Enugu Air to run the airline professionally and avoid bureaucratic pitfalls that led to the demise of Nigeria Airways. Keyamo made this call during the inauguration of Enugu Air, a new airline acquired by the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Unionists of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have suspended their strike action, which was driven by demands for better working conditions, following the intervention of the federal government. Mr Tunde Moshood, the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and...
Air Peace has said that it will resume flight operations on Friday following suspension of strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) workers. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Ejike Ndiulo, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday night in Lagos. According to Ndiulo, Air Peace is...
The Federal Government has inaugurated flight operations of Overland Airways at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger state. Minister of Aviation and Airspace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, inaugurated the flight operation in Minna on Wednesday. He said that the newly reconstructed airport would be an alternative...
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development on Monday, in Abuja disputed online reports claiming concession of Enugu international airport had been agreed upon. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace...
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has said the Federal Government will launch an e-visa system and digital landing/exit cards to enhance national security. He disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when he received a delegation led by the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According...
The Federal Government has said it would engage more technologies to improve efficiency, passenger’s experience and safer skies in aviation sector. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, said this on Saturday in Abuja during his opening remarks at a symposium to mark the 25th anniversary...