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Tinubu appoints Keyamo to lead APC air mobilisation directorate, Farouk Umar, Kuku as dep. directors

Posted on October 25, 2026October 26, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a strategic move to strengthen logistics and ensure seamless nationwide reach ahead of the 2027 general elections, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, to head the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council’s Directorate of Air Mobilisation. Farouk Umar and Keyamo Keyamo will lead the newly established strategic operational unit, anchored by top aviation sector leaders. The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria…

SAATM Stagnation: Keyamo, Demuren, Sosina to lead discourse at 2026 SAPTCO lecture

Posted on October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Years after its ambitious launch, Africa’s Single Air Transport Market (SAATM) remains an unrealised dream for many across the continent. On November 5, 2026, aviation heavyweights will convene in Lagos to confront these bottlenecks head-on during the SAPTCO Annual Lecture. Serving as both an intellectual roundtable and a capacity-building training program, the lecture will be held at the NCAA Training Suite, MMIA Annex, Ikeja, starting at 11:00 a.m. Former AFCAC Secretary General, Ms Iyabo O….

Keyamo, Babalakin, Onyema to lead discussions at 30th LAAC aviation summit

Posted on August 2, 2026August 2, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) has scheduled its milestone 30th Annual Conference for Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Providence Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. This year’s conference will gather top government officials, regulators, airline operators, airport executives, and key industry stakeholders under the theme: “Towards a Sustainable Aviation Industry: Balancing Government Revenue Demands with Sector Growth.” The Chairman of the LAAC Conference Committee, Mr Wole Shadare, emphasised that the industry has reached a crucial…

Keyamo to lead discourse as 9th National Tourism-Transportation Summit Targets Intermodal Synergies

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a major boost to the integration of Nigeria’s transport and hospitality sectors, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has confirmed his participation in the upcoming 2026 National Tourism and Transportation Summit and Expo (NTTS). The high-profile event, now in its ninth edition, is scheduled to take place on July 27th and 28th, 2026, at the prestigious Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. This year’s summit is anchored on the highly relevant theme:…

Keyamo, Kuku, Corporates Rally Behind Aviation Hall of Fame, Preparations Peak

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Inductees’ List Out Soon Preparations are in top gear for the next induction ceremony of the Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame, with organisers confirming that final screening of nominees has been completed and arrangements are nearing completion. Organisers, Wole Shadare and Gboyega Adeoye, say the event will celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s aviation industry. They commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for his strong…

From Sirika’s Vision to Keyamo’s Delivery: A United Front for CAMP 2045

Posted on April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The ink is barely dry on the landmark 20-year Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP), officially handed over by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to Minister Festus Keyamo just yesterday in Marrakech. For a sector that has long operated on emergency fixes rather than long-term blueprints, this document—spanning 2025 to 2045—is the most significant regulatory milestone since the 2022 Civil Aviation Act. The handover of the CAMP marks the shift from planning to the much…

Keyamo Performs Groundbreaking Ceremony For NAMA Corporate Headquarters, Farouk Actualises Dream

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Corporate Headquarters and Air Traffic Management Centre of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister described the project as a tangible demonstration of the unwavering commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to aviation safety, job creation, and critical infrastructure development. He noted that…

LAAC 2025: Keyamo, AMCON CEO, Sabre Chairman, to Lead Discussions on Aviation Financing in Nigeria

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

…29th Annual Conference Set for 7 August 2025 in Lagos …Keyamo to Attend as Special Guest of Honour, Najomo to Deliver Regulatory Goodwill Message …Expert Panel Drawn from Across the Aviation Value Chain The League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) has announced a distinguished line-up of top industry leaders, financial experts, regulators, and policymakers for its 29th Annual Conference, scheduled to hold on Thursday, 7 August 2025, at The Providence Hotel, GRA Ikeja,…

Amid Keyamo probe, Air Peace, Oshiomhole rift deepens

Posted on June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 by Wole Shadare

AON backs airline, They have to defend themselves, says Senator Nigerian travellers extorted daily by carriers-George While the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has ordered aviation agencies to investigate the incident involving Air Peace and former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport domestic terminal on Wednesday, Airline operators of Nigeria (AON), the umbrella body for some airlines in Nigeria and Oshiomhole have continued to engage in brickbats,…

MMIA terminal to be demolished for a new structure, says Keyamo

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

FG abandons plans for national carrier The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of the old terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, disclosing that the government intends to demolish the structure and replace it with a modern facility. He equally announced that the Federal Government had abandoned plans for a national carrier, shifting its focus instead to strengthening and expanding the operations of local…

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