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At Sabre tech expo, Keyamo, Olowo, others highlight investment in technology to drive travel growth

Posted on November 30, 2023December 1, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo said Nigeria and many other African countries like Egypt, Ethiopia and Kenya are investing in cutting-edge aircraft, embracing sustainable aviation fuels, improving infrastructure, and fostering partnerships that will propel them into a new era of connectivity. He noted that by harnessing emerging technologies, the country aims to create an aviation sector that is not only efficient but also environmentally conscious. The Minister was represented by his Special Assistant, Janet…

Keyamo negotiates United Airline’s direct flight from Houston, seeks investors for aviation

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo is on a working visit to Houston, Texas United States of America on his ongoing quest to solicit investors for the aviation industry. The Minister was a guest at the Fidelity International Trade & Creative Connect that was held at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las America, Houston, Texas where he met with the Mayor of Houston, Texas, Sylvester Turner, and his team…

Govt’s support i’ll come when service standards are raised, Keyamo tells airlines

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Operators call for BASA, MASA renegotiation, seek license to import jet fuel Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo stated that the Federal Government was ready to partner and support airlines under their umbrella body, Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). He however said the support would come once the operators are ready to raise the standard of their services. The Minister stated this when members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria led by Dr….

Minister seeks ICAO’s support for Nigeria, Africa, air connectivity poses challenge

Posted on September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo has sought the support of the international aviation regulatory body the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on the comprehensive civil aviation master plan and airport development of the country. The Minister made the disclosure when he paid a familiarisation visit to the ICAO Headquarters in Montreal Canada. The minister on behalf of the continent of Africa also mentioned the important role of air connectivity which he said ICAO should…

Revenue optimisation to block leakages in agencies not tax burden-Minister

Posted on September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Lagos airport toll gate generates N100 million months Keyamo sets N240 million target from facility Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo has corrected insinuations that one of the items on his agenda for the sector as regards optimization of revenues by the various aviation agencies does not amount to raising taxes but one that would make the agencies block leakages by raising its financials. In his keynote address at a Webinar, entitled, “Repositioning the…

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