Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo has insisted that the license given to Living Faith Church, otherwise known as Winners’ Chapel, will not be withdrawn. In October, the House of Representatives demanded the withdrawal of licenses granted to the church, other private individuals and organisations to safeguard national security. Keyamo argued that the church has not violated …

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has signed the updated NCAA Procedure for IDERA, Irrevocable Deregistration and Export Request Authorisation, to ensure the safety and legal transfer of aircraft ownership and export. Speaking at the signing in Abuja, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, said it would boost confidence among aircraft financiers and lessors, adding that IDERA …

The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Chief Allen Onyema has commended the Federal Government for doing well in promoting ease of doing business in the sector Onyema also commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo for repositioning the aviation sector. After meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima in the presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday, the …

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday unveiled an impending codeshare agreement between Emirates Airlines and several Nigerian carriers. Codeshare is an interline partnership where one carrier markets service and places its code on another carrier’s flights. This offers carriers an opportunity to provide service to destinations not in their route structure. Meanwhile, under the ‘code …

Ahead of the resumption of Emirates Airlines’ flight operations to Nigeria next Tuesday, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has negotiated an agreement on reciprocal rights to ensure that Nigerian airlines commence direct flight operations to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A statement by the Special Assistant on Media and Communications to Keyamo, Mr Tunde Moshood, said …

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo has directed that all Arik Air’s fleet be grounded. This decision is coming in the face of aircraft shortage in the country. As at the time of this report, the minister or the Ministry of Aviation has not issued any statement to explain why that directive was given but inside …

The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the stoppage of Very Important Personalities (VIPs) from landing international flights at non-international airports over alleged smuggling of arms, humans and cash into the country. To this end, the minister directed that no international flight operations should be conducted through non-international airports. The minister reportedly said the directive became …

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the issue of extortion of passengers by officials of government agencies at the nation’s airports is beyond the ministry’s control. Keyamo, who stated this in a post on X on Sunday, however said the aviation ministry was working with other ministers responsible for the affected agencies to find a …

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has restated his commitment to rebuilding a new Zamfara that will reclaim its historical place as a commercial hub in Northern Nigeria. Lawal disclosed this on Thursday when the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, officially inaugurated the construction works for the Gusau International Airport in the State’s capital. A statement by the …

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo has said that the Federal Government has commenced the process of empowering Nigerian airlines to have direct access to International routes to the United States and South American countries. The minister stated this in a YouTube interview with O’tega Ogra titled, “Unfiltered: The Big Interview”. On 20 March, Air Peace …