Living Faith Church Airstrip License Will Stand – Keyamo

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has assured that the license granted to Bishop David Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church, commonly known as Winners’ Chapel, remains valid and will not be revoked. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this statement follows an earlier call by the House of Representatives in October to revoke licenses … Read more

Keyamo Denies House of Reps Request to Revoke Living Faith Church Airstrip License

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, clarified on Friday that the House of Representatives did not instruct him to revoke the airstrip license granted to Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church or to any other private individuals. Keyamo posted his response on X, formerly known as Twitter. Earlier reports had suggested that the House of … Read more

Nigerian Govt Fully Supports Air Peace – Keyamo To Gatwick Airport

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has said the Federal Government is in full support of Air Peace operations from Nigeria to London. He stated this while applauding Gatwick Airport in London for welcoming Air Peace. Recall that Air Peace, Nigeria’s carrier, commenced its flight service to … Read more

Out Of Bounds: FAAN Bans MDA Protocol Officers From Airports

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has banned protocol officers of government agencies from facilitating trips by their Principals and Officials at airports across the country. This was disclosed by the Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, during her maiden interactive session with the Airline Operators Committee (AOC) and … Read more

Ibadan Airport Mishap: NCAA Strikes, Revokes License Of Private Jet Operator

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the license of a private jet operator, Mattini Airline Services Limited. This development followed an incident at the Ibadan Airport on Friday where one of their aircraft overshot the runway. Editor’s Picks  NNPC Releases 2022 Financial Statement Amidst Public Outcry Kidnapping: Wike … Read more

Aviation Chiefs In Hot Water As Keyamo Echoes Tinubu’s “Shape Up Or Ship Out” Order

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo said he would rather sack chief executives of the aviation agencies under his ministry than lose his own job. Keyamo spoke in Lagos at the one-day stakeholders’ meeting, the first to be held since he assumed office. It would be recalled that the … Read more

Airlines To Start Paying Compensation To Passengers Over Delayed/Cancelled Flights – Keyamo

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has reveals plan to order airline operators to start paying compensation to passengers for delayed and cancelled flights, except those caused by natural occurrences. This was disclosed by the Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, during a meeting with … Read more

BREAKING: Keyamo Unveils Three Roadmaps For Aviation Industry

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has unveiled three roadmaps for the development of the country’s aviation industry. The three roadmaps mentioned by Keyamo are the development of aerotropolises, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities, and aircraft leasing companies. Editors Pick  NLC Threatens Indefinite Strike Over Fuel … Read more

EFCC Summons Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika

Hadi Sirika

EkoHotBlog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika. This online news platform understands that Hadi Sirika is being summoned to face questioning over the Nigeria Air Scandal currently rocking the country. EDITOR’S PICKS   Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Thursday, June 15th, 2023 DSS Invites Suspended … Read more

JUST IN: Nigeria Air Colours Aircraft Spotted In Addis Ababa Airport

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An aircraft in Nigeria Air colors is scheduled to land at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja later today. However, the timing of its launch and how it entered the country without an Air Operating Certificate (AOC) have raised concerns among experts and stakeholders. President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration ends soon, and critics question whether this is … Read more

Tinubu Reacts To Alleged Assassination Plot By Northern Power Blocs

Tinubu has reacted to the alleged assassination plot by Northern power blocs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) and former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has addressed the fear that something unfortunate may happen to Bola Tinubu before, during, or after the 2023 election. There … Read more