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FAAN Declares Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Touting at Airports

Temitope Nlewemchi — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:27:26 +0000

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against touting and extortion across all Nigerian airports, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring a safe, seamless, and passenger-friendly travel experience. In a statement issued in Lagos, the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, said the agency has intensified surveillance [...]

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Proper Planning Will Reduce Unviable Airports – ICRC

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:06:25 +0000

The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has stressed the need for comprehensive planning in the development of airports across Nigeria to mitigate the issue of unviable airports. In a statement made during a recent aviation stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, the ICRC emphasized that the proliferation of airports that fail to generate sustainable income is due [...]

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UN Launches Comprehensive Security Audit in Lagos and Airports Amid Terrorism Concerns

Temitope Nlewemchi — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:04:23 +0000

In response to the growing global challenges posed by terrorism, the United Nations (UN) has initiated an extensive security audit of Lagos and its international airports. This significant move is part of a broader effort to fortify security measures and ensure the safety of both local and international travelers. The UN’s proactive involvement highlights the [...]

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Private Companies Can Now Be More Involved In Airports Activities – Yemi Osinbajo

David Folami — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 11:03:55 +0000

Yemi Osinbajo has announced the Federal Executive Council’s decision to approve the concessioning of the Lagos and Abuja airports. In a tweet posted by the presidency’s official Twitter account (@NGRPresident), the Vice President revealed, “I’m pleased to say the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the concessioning of the Lagos and Abuja airports.” The concession [...]

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FAAN Upgrades Security At Airports

David Folami — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 22:08:51 +0000

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has upgraded and strengthened its security and logistics to meet the expectations of airport users especially during the Sallah celebration. A statement signed by Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, the Acting General Manager, Corporate Affairs of FAAN in Abuja on Thursday, said the upgrade was to provide for [...]

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FAAN Set To Implement Executive Order At Airports

David Folami — Sun, 28 May 2017 21:19:26 +0000

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has initiated the implementation of the recent Executive Order issued by the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, at the airports in the country. Mr Saleh Dunoma, Managing Director, FAAN, made this known in a statement signed by the agency’s General Manager, Corporate Communications, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, in Lagos [...]

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FG Deploys Additional Scanning Equipment To Airports

David Folami — Mon, 15 May 2017 09:31:07 +0000

The Federal Government has deployed additional equipment to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in a bid to forestall any outbreak of the Ebola disease. According to reports, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently confirmed that one person died from the dreaded disease in Congo. Airport officials have [...]

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Nigerian Ports Use Uniform Tariff – Abubakar Umar

David Folami — Mon, 15 May 2017 03:02:35 +0000

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) operates a uniform tariff and there is no tariff differential at the ports, Mr Abdulaziz Umar, Manager, Rivers Port Complex, has said. Receiving officials of the Maritime Energy and Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MEMPON) in Port Harcourt, Umar said that Rivers Port was ready to receive as many vessels as [...]

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Lagos, Abuja Airports To Be Certified by May, December – Hadi Sirika

David Folami — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:38:26 +0000

Sen. Hadi Sirika, Minister of State for Aviation, on Monday said the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, would be certified by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in May. Sirika, who spoke at an interactive session with members of the Aviation Round Table (ART) in Lagos, said that ICAO would also certify the Nnamdi Azikiwe [...]

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Federal Government promises smooth Flight Operations during, after Eid el Kabir

Alaba Rotimi — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 21:53:51 +0000

The Nigerian Government has assured Nigerians at home and those on pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Mecca that there will be smooth flight operations during and after the Eid el Kabir celebrations. The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Aviation, Binta Bello gave the assurance in a congratulatory message to all Nigerian Muslims [...]

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#Aviation > Stowaway Found In Tire Compartment Of Ghana-Bound Plane At Lagos Airport

Wale Adebayo — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:30:13 +0000

The porous state of security at the nation’s airports was once more exposed on Wednesday when a 25-year-old man was found inside the tire compartment of a Ghana-bound Medview Airlines plane at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. According to eye witnesses, the stowaway was discovered by the pilot during his final check on the plane [...]

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