In 2024, the contractor handling the project was halted after proposing a revised contract sum of N532 billion, up from N90 billion, due to inflation and the high foreign exchange rate.
Browsing: Festus Keyamo
He reiterated the government’s resolve to stop the corrupt cash payment system at the nation’s airports, which has lingered for 50 years.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, issued the directive for the suspension on Monday.
The minister also directed the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and relevant aviation agencies to reconvene at the airport by 9:00 am for a joint inspection and evaluation of Terminal 1 to guide recovery efforts.
Utomi made his position on Obi known when he spoke on a Channels Television programme: “Politics Today.” on Thursday
Keyamo disclosed this on Wednesday after inspecting facilities at the airport alongside Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, during a meeting with agencies involved in international airport operations.
He said the newly established Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM) would help address manpower shortages in the aviation sector.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made the announcements in a detailed press release on his X handle on Wednesday
A source equally said K1 is planning a visit to the office of Value Jet to personally tender his apology to the pilots, crew, and management
The pilot was suspended with her co-pilot, Flight Officer Ivan Oloba, by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority for violating safety rules
The unions expressed frustration that, despite concluding negotiations with NAMA management over eight months ago, agreed salary adjustments remain unimplemented.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, confirmed the development on Saturday evening in a tweet on his X handle
Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Aviation Minister, Tunde Moshood, said the appointment was announced during the fourth Meeting of the BAG Council of Ministers, held in Abuja.
The revised regulations specifically designed to ease aircraft financing and support the growth of local airline operators was announced in a signed statement by the spokesperson to the ministry, Odutayo Oluseyi, on Monday.
This move, in preparation to signing the revised BASA within the coming weeks, would enhance the commencement of direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil.
Keyamo made the reasons for this known when he featured on a Channels Television programme: “Politics Today,” on Monday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on arrival at the Asaba International Airport, Shettima was received by governors of Nasarawa, Imo, Kaduna, Sokoto, Kogi, Gombe, Lagos, Benue, Yobe and other APC controlled states.
The meeting aimed at addressing the ongoing strike that has crippled operations in the aviation sector.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during the inauguration of Overland Airways’ commercial flight operations from Minna.
Keyamo, who disclosed this in Abuja during the 2025 ministerial press briefing on Thursday, said the act has been defrauding the federal government and posing serious security risks.