Tag: Festus Keyamo
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Review Hajj Operations Airlift Deal Ahead of 2026
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have begun a critical review of their long-standing airlift arrangements, placing the sharing of pilgrims between designated airlines at the...
Dr. Aiseubeogun Tips Nigeria for Aviation Recovery and Expansion in 2026
Sustainable growth is set to define Nigeria’s aviation industry in 2026 following a transformative reset in 2025. This outlook was presented by Dr. Richard...
Aviation sector boom proves deliberate reform, not accident-Najomo
The aviation sector is undergoing deliberate and structured development, not random progress, according to Director General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Chris Najomo. He...
Airline Operators Halt Shutdown After Urgent Government Intervention
Nigeria’s airline operators have temporarily suspended a planned nationwide shutdown after intervention by Festus Keyamo. The decision followed an emergency meeting held on April...
GISS Talks Deliver Bold Aviation Deals, Nigeria Strengthens Global Partnerships
Nigeria’s aviation sector recorded a major boost at the ongoing Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) in Marrakech, as high-level engagements delivered strategic agreements and...
Nigeria Surveillance System Crisis Triggers Urgent Presidential Aviation Reset
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved urgent action to fix Nigeria’s failing surveillance system, directing the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo,...
NIGAV Awards 2026 Signals Bold Industry Rebirth and Excellence Drive
The Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV Award Committee) has announced plans to host the 15th Nigeria Aviation Awards and Ministerial Dinner. Therefore, the flagship NIGAV event...
What Africa’s Projected 1,205 Aircraft, 70,000 Personnel Mean for Nigeria
Africa’s projected 1,205 aircraft demand reshapes Nigeria’s aviation outlook
Africa’s forecast requirement of 1,205 aircraft and over 70,000 aviation personnel is redefining Nigeria’s aviation priorities,...
Akure Airport Breach Triggered by External Security Scare, Not Targeted Attack-Keyamo
Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has clarified that the security breach at Akure Airport was not a deliberate attack on...
Lagos Airport Fire: Swift NAMA Action Safeguards Critical Flight Operations
The Lagos airport community woke on Monday, 23 February 2026, to a tense emergency after a fire engulfed parts of Terminal One at the...
