92 m. ago Akwa Ibom international airport: Major boost for Nigerian tourism — Onung

NIGERIA’S newest aviation landmark, the Akwa Ibom International Airport in Uyo, has been recognised as a significant catalyst for the country’s tourism development. Recently designated as an international facility by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the airport is positioned adjacent to the state’s domestic terminal. It boasts cutting-edge aviation technology, five-star […]

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6 h. ago Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation has been asked to intervene in the exorbitant cost of domestic air tickets by effecting a fifty percent reduction in airport charges and auxiliary taxes. The House of Representatives which passed the resolution at Thursday’s plenary is hoping that this will translate to a significant reduction in […] The post Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Federal Govt Can’t Fix Airfares, Sector Fully Deregulated — Keyamo

Says more planes coming, competition will crash ticket prices     The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday declared that the federal government had no legal powers to regulate or fix airfares in the country, insisting that Nigeria’s aviation sector had been fully deregulated for decades. Speaking to State House correspondents […]

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30 h. ago Stella Oduah arraigned in Abuja over alleged N2.4bn aviation fraud, granted bail on self

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former aviation minister Stella Oduah before an Abuja high court on read more Stella Oduah arraigned in Abuja over alleged N2.4bn aviation fraud, granted bail on self-recognition

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33 h. ago Federal Government Can’t Fix Airfares, Sector Fully Deregulated — Keyamo

* Says more planes coming, competition will crash airfares The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday, declared that the Federal Government has no legal powers to regulate or fix airfares in the country, insisting that Nigeria’s aviation sector has been fully deregulated for decades. Speaking to State House correspondents after the […]

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49 h. ago Senate Summons Education Minister, WAEC Boss Over New SSCE Guidelines

The Senate proposed that the Federal Government and WAEC should exempt current SS3 students from writing the 2026 WAEC under the new curriculum. The post Senate Summons Education Minister, WAEC Boss Over New SSCE Guidelines appeared first on Channels Television.

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53 h. ago Senate summons Keyamo, FAAN, NCAA over soaring airfare crisis

The Senate on Tuesday summoned Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, alongside the heads of the Federal read more Senate summons Keyamo, FAAN, NCAA over soaring airfare crisis

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55 h. ago Senate Summons Education Minister, WAEC Head Over New SSCE Guidelines

The Senate, on Tuesday, summoned the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and the Head of the National Office of West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr Amos Dangut, over the new guidelines set by the regional exam body for candidates writing the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE). The guidelines, according to a motion moved […]

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56 h. ago Aviation: Senate condemns ‘abysmal rise’ in airfares, summons minister, FAAN, AON, others

Senators rose in unison on Tuesday against what they called an “abysmal rise” in air ticket prices in the country, as airlines charge as much as N700,000 for a one-way ticket.

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57 h. ago Senators Lament Over Surge In Domestic Airfares As Senate Summons Aviation Minister

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, alongside key industry stakeholders, for an urgent meeting following widespread public concern over the sharp rise in domestic airfares. During the plenary on Tuesday, lawmakers lamented that ticket prices on major routes—including Abuja–Lagos, Abuja–Enugu, and Abuja–Ilorin—had surged to between ₦400,000 and ₦650,000, […]

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57 h. ago Senate summons Education Minister, WAEC over new SSCE guidelines

“This implies that each pupil will have between two (2) to three (3) courses to be examined upon in May/June next year

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58 h. ago Senate summons aviation minister over surge in domestic airfares

The Nigerian Senate summons the aviation minister to address the alarming surge in domestic airfares, which have jumped by over 150% ahead of the holidays. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-summons-aviation-minister-over-surge-in-domestic-airfares/

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61 h. ago Keyamo to flag off United Nigeria Airlines’ inaugural flight to Ekiti December 10th

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, will lead dignitaries and others as United Nigeria airline commences its read more Keyamo to flag off United Nigeria Airlines’ inaugural flight to Ekiti December 10th

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7 d. ago Senate summons finance, education, defence ministers over $30m failed safe school initiative

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, over the failure of the Safe School Initiative (SSI) to meet the objective of keeping the schools safe in spite of government investing over $30 million in it. Also summoned were the Minister of Education, Mr Tunji Alausa; […]

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8 d. ago Senate summons Edun, others over $30m Safe School Initiative collapse

Nigeria’s Senate summons ministers to investigate the collapse of the $30m Safe School Initiative after relentless attacks and kidnappings of students. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-summons-edun-others-over-30m-safe-school-initiative-collapse/

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8 d. ago Senate Summons Finance, Education Ministers Over Collapse Of $30m Safe School Initiative

The investigation followed fresh national outrage triggered by the recent abduction of 25 female students in Kebbi State. The post Senate Summons Finance, Education Ministers Over Collapse Of $30m Safe School Initiative appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Edo Assembly Summons Senator Natasha Osawaru Over Marital Dispute With Tuface

The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday summoned the member representing Egor Constituency, Natasha Irobosa, to appear before its Ethics and Privileges Committee within one week. The Assembly said she was invited to defend herself over allegations of misconduct leveled against her. PUNCH Metro learnt that the development comes amid growing controversy surrounding the lawmaker’s […] The post Edo Assembly Summons Senator Natasha Osawaru Over Marital Dispute With Tuface appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Keyamo apologises for lapses in organising Nigerian airshows

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has apologised for any imperfections involving the

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9 d. ago Keyamo Apologises Over Poor Outing At Maiden Nigeria International Airshow

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has apologised for the poor outcome of the first Nigeria Airshow, promising that it would become better in the future. Keyamo, who spoke on the poor outcome of the event, said: “This is our first attempt. It will not be perfect. We are taking baby […]

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1 week ago FULL LIST: FG lists Nigerian veterans for honours to celebrate 100 years of aviation industry

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the event in an X post on Saturday, describing the awardees as “icons whose vision and dedication laid the groundwork for Nigeria’s aviation success.” 

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