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Nigeria’s Mahmoud Ben-Tukur Re-Elected into ICAO Council in Montreal, Canada

By Ada Nkong Nigeria has been re-elected into Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) at the ongoing 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal, Canada with Nigeria’s candidate, Engr. Mahmoud Ben-Tukur, emerging victorious in a keenly contested election involving 11 other African nations. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special… Continue reading Nigeria’s Mahmoud Ben-Tukur Re-Elected into ICAO Council in Montreal, Canada

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( Video) FAAN Board: Keyamo Inaugurates Ganduje,Kuku Others

By Ada Nkong The Minister of aviation and aerospace development Festus Keyamo has tasked the newly inaugurated Board of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria to bring their wealth of experience to bear on solving the challenges faced by FAAN. The Minister gave the charge while handing over letters of appointment to the new FAAN Board… Continue reading ( Video) FAAN Board: Keyamo Inaugurates Ganduje,Kuku Others

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Keyamo Tasks African Countries on Infrastructure, Investment Friendly Environment

By Ada Nkong The Minister of aviation and aerospace development has tasked the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) member states  to prioritise aviation infrastructure development and create a conducive environment to attract investments. The Minister who spoke during the 4th Council of Ministers after the 18th Plenary Session of BAG in Abuja on Thursday, said BAG… Continue reading Keyamo Tasks African Countries on Infrastructure, Investment Friendly Environment

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Nigeria E-Visa Commences May

Ada Nkong Starting from May 1 Nigeria will commence her E-Visa system. Minister of aviation and aerospace development Mr Festus Keyamo and his Counterpart from the Ministry of interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this afternoon at an inter-ministerial meeting in Abuja. According to Keyamo, embarkation cards which were physical and filled at the airport will now… Continue reading Nigeria E-Visa Commences May

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Aviation Minister Inspects Ekiti Agro-Allied Cargo Airport

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN,, while on a two-day working visit to Ekiti State,  conducted an inspection of the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti. The visit is aimed at assessing the airport's readiness for non-schedule passenger operations. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special… Continue reading Aviation Minister Inspects Ekiti Agro-Allied Cargo Airport

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FG Moves to Improve Service Delivery at Airports

By Ada Nkong The federal government has announced the appointment of voluntary special merchants at airports. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood ,special assistant media and communications to the minister of aviation,says this is in recognition of the critical need for our airports to meet the highest standards of customer service and operational excellence.… Continue reading FG Moves to Improve Service Delivery at Airports

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COP29 : Ministry of Aviation, AAAU strengthen Commitment To Climate Action 

By Ada Nkong The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, joined COP29 in Baku ,Azerbaijan (Nov 11–22, 2024), led by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo alongside senior AAAU officials including the Registrar, Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi, Director Academic Planning, Prof. Yahaya Ibrahim Zayyana, HOD Meteorology Department, Dr Eniola Ajani Olaniyan and… Continue reading COP29 : Ministry of Aviation, AAAU strengthen Commitment To Climate Action 

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(Photos)Rivers Helicopter Crash: NSIB Recovers Black Box, to Begin Investigation in Abuja

By Ada Nkong The federal government says the black box for the I'll fated helicopter that crashed on the 24th of October after departing PortHarcout for an NNPC facility in Nniong Annam has been recovered The Minister of aviation and aerospace development Festus Keyamo who briefed pressmen alongside the DG NSIB, Alex Badeh Jr, the… Continue reading (Photos)Rivers Helicopter Crash: NSIB Recovers Black Box, to Begin Investigation in Abuja

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International Transport Workers’ Federation Congratulates Nigeria on Global Compliance Milestone

The International Transport Workers' Federation has congratulated Nigeria for its impressive achievement in the aviation sector. The ITF General Secretary made this known in an official email to the  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo  at the closing session of the 46th ITF Congress. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood says ITF… Continue reading International Transport Workers’ Federation Congratulates Nigeria on Global Compliance Milestone