FAAN – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:31:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png FAAN – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 FAAN to Roll Out Cashless Payment Systems at Lagos and Abuja Airports https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-to-roll-out-cashless-payment-systems-at-lagos-and-abuja-airports/ https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-to-roll-out-cashless-payment-systems-at-lagos-and-abuja-airports/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:33:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467357 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to implement cashless payment systems at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, as part of its modernization drive to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in airport operations. The initiative is expected to kick off before the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-to-roll-out-cashless-payment-systems-at-lagos-and-abuja-airports/feed/ 0 FAAN Introduces Wheelchair Support Services for Passengers with Disabilities and Special Needs https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-introduces-wheelchair-support-services-for-passengers-with-disabilities-and-special-needs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-introduces-wheelchair-support-services-for-passengers-with-disabilities-and-special-needs/#respond Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:18:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466028 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has rolled out a new initiative aimed at improving accessibility and travel comfort for passengers with disabilities, the elderly, and other individuals with mobility challenges across airports in the country. The move is part of FAAN’s broader commitment to enhancing customer service and aligning Nigeria’s aviation sector with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-introduces-wheelchair-support-services-for-passengers-with-disabilities-and-special-needs/feed/ 0 FAAN Seeks Stakeholders’ Cooperation as Festive Travel Peaks https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-seeks-stakeholders-cooperation-as-festive-travel-peaks/ https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-seeks-stakeholders-cooperation-as-festive-travel-peaks/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474109 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has called on all aviation stakeholders to cooperate closely as passenger traffic surges across the country’s airports during the festive season. The appeal comes amid heightened travel activities associated with end-of-year celebrations, which traditionally place pressure on airport infrastructure, airlines and security agencies. FAAN said the festive period is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-seeks-stakeholders-cooperation-as-festive-travel-peaks/feed/ 0 FAAN Ends Cash Payments, Rolls Out Digital Payment System https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-ends-cash-payments-rolls-out-digital-payment-system/ https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-ends-cash-payments-rolls-out-digital-payment-system/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:14:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467792 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially begun phasing out cash transactions across its airports, unveiling a new digital payment scheme designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and revenue assurance. The rollout, dubbed “Operation Go Cashless,” went live on September 29, 2025, at key revenue points in major airports, with plans to expand the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-ends-cash-payments-rolls-out-digital-payment-system/feed/ 0 FAAN is conducting a review of recruitments found to be irregular https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-is-conducting-a-review-of-recruitments-found-to-be-irregular/ https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-is-conducting-a-review-of-recruitments-found-to-be-irregular/#respond Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472679 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has begun a comprehensive review of alleged irregular recruitments carried out in recent months, signalling a renewed effort to strengthen transparency, accountability and professionalism within the agency. The decision follows rising concerns about the influx of personnel reportedly employed without adherence to due process, statutory approval or alignment with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-is-conducting-a-review-of-recruitments-found-to-be-irregular/feed/ 0 FAAN Directs Immediate Removal of Vehicles from Airport Road to Ensure Safety and Traffic Flow https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-directs-immediate-removal-of-vehicles-from-airport-road-to-ensure-safety-and-traffic-flow/ https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-directs-immediate-removal-of-vehicles-from-airport-road-to-ensure-safety-and-traffic-flow/#respond Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:55:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471324 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has ordered the immediate removal of all vehicles parked along the Lagos Airport road, emphasizing the need to maintain safety, ensure smooth traffic flow, and enhance operational efficiency at the nation’s busiest airport. The directive comes amid increasing congestion and safety concerns caused by indiscriminate parking and vehicle [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-directs-immediate-removal-of-vehicles-from-airport-road-to-ensure-safety-and-traffic-flow/feed/ 0 FAAN Declares Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Touting at Airports https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-declares-zero-tolerance-policy-against-touting-at-airports/ https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-declares-zero-tolerance-policy-against-touting-at-airports/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:27:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471225 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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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-declares-zero-tolerance-policy-against-touting-at-airports/feed/ 0 FAAN and Customs join forces to help Nigeria exit the aviation grey list https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-and-customs-join-forces-to-help-nigeria-exit-the-aviation-grey-list/ https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-and-customs-join-forces-to-help-nigeria-exit-the-aviation-grey-list/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:24:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462142 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have announced a joint initiative aimed at addressing the deficiencies that have kept Nigeria’s aviation sector on international grey lists, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to regain global confidence and improve aviation safety standards. The collaboration is anchored on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-and-customs-join-forces-to-help-nigeria-exit-the-aviation-grey-list/feed/ 0 FAAN Seeks ₦580bn for Airport Runway Rehabilitation https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-seeks-%e2%82%a6580bn-for-airport-runway-rehabilitation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-seeks-%e2%82%a6580bn-for-airport-runway-rehabilitation/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400779 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced its need for ₦580 billion to rehabilitate several airport runways across the country. This major project is aimed at enhancing aviation safety, ensuring compliance with international standards, and improving operational efficiency. FAAN’s Managing Director, Kabir Mohammed, highlighted the urgency of the rehabilitation during a recent stakeholders’ [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-seeks-%e2%82%a6580bn-for-airport-runway-rehabilitation/feed/ 0 FG Allocates N8.73bn for Airport Power Infrastructure in 2024 https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-allocates-n8-73bn-for-airport-power-infrastructure-in-2024/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-allocates-n8-73bn-for-airport-power-infrastructure-in-2024/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 02:37:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399402 The Federal Government of Nigeria has earmarked N8.73 billion for the development and upgrade of power infrastructure at the country’s airports in 2024. This investment is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance airport facilities and improve overall passenger experience. The allocation is set to address critical power supply issues, which have long been [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-allocates-n8-73bn-for-airport-power-infrastructure-in-2024/feed/ 0 FAAN, UBA Collaborate to Renovate Lagos Airport Terminal https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-uba-collaborate-to-renovate-lagos-airport-terminal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-uba-collaborate-to-renovate-lagos-airport-terminal/#respond Sat, 21 Dec 2024 09:25:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=398411 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in partnership with United Bank for Africa (UBA), has completed the renovation of a terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The project, which reflects a public-private partnership model, aims to enhance passenger experience and align Nigeria’s busiest airport with global standards. Upgraded Facilities The renovation [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-uba-collaborate-to-renovate-lagos-airport-terminal/feed/ 0 FAAN Launches Armed Aviation Security Unit at Lagos Airport https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-launches-armed-aviation-security-unit-at-lagos-airport/ https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-launches-armed-aviation-security-unit-at-lagos-airport/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:30:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381378 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched an armed Aviation Security (AVSEC) unit at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos to combat touting and illegal activities. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the launch on his X page. He stated that the new unit is mandated to arrest and prosecute [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-launches-armed-aviation-security-unit-at-lagos-airport/feed/ 0 FAAN shuts down KFC outlet at MMIA for discriminating against physically challenged passenger https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-shuts-down-kfc-outlet-at-mmia-for-discriminating-against-physically-challenged-passenger/ https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-shuts-down-kfc-outlet-at-mmia-for-discriminating-against-physically-challenged-passenger/#respond Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:29:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374323 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on Thursday, closed the KFC facility at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos due to allegations of discriminatory treatment towards a physically challenged passenger with reduced mobility who attempted to use the facility. According to a statement by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-shuts-down-kfc-outlet-at-mmia-for-discriminating-against-physically-challenged-passenger/feed/ 0 Minister Festus Keyamo Affirms Decision to Relocate FAAN Headquarters Amid Controversy https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-festus-keyamo-affirms-decision-to-relocate-faan-headquarters-amid-controversy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-festus-keyamo-affirms-decision-to-relocate-faan-headquarters-amid-controversy/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369366 The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reiterated the Federal Government’s decision to relocate the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos, despite the controversy surrounding the move. Keyamo made this declaration during an appearance on the Channels TV programme “Politics Today” on Wednesday. The decision [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-festus-keyamo-affirms-decision-to-relocate-faan-headquarters-amid-controversy/feed/ 0 Ndume Warns Tinubu of Potential Political Consequences over CBN, FAAN Relocation https://www.theinfostride.com/ndume-warns-tinubu-of-potential-political-consequences-over-cbn-faan-relocation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ndume-warns-tinubu-of-potential-political-consequences-over-cbn-faan-relocation/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:25:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368502 In a notable political development, Senator Ali Ndume has issued a warning to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, expressing concerns about potential political consequences following discussions about the relocation of key institutions such as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Ndume’s statement reflects the complexities and sensitivities surrounding the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ndume-warns-tinubu-of-potential-political-consequences-over-cbn-faan-relocation/feed/ 0 Federal Government Moves FAAN Headquarters from Abuja to Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-moves-faan-headquarters-from-abuja-to-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-moves-faan-headquarters-from-abuja-to-lagos/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:17:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367887 The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a strategic move to relocate the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos. This decision is likely to have significant implications for the aviation sector and reflects a reevaluation of the operational dynamics of FAAN. Key Points Regarding the Relocation of FAAN [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-moves-faan-headquarters-from-abuja-to-lagos/feed/ 0 FAAN goes hard against extortion, suspends airport officials https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-goes-hard-against-extortion-suspends-airport-officials/ https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-goes-hard-against-extortion-suspends-airport-officials/#respond Sat, 27 Nov 2021 22:24:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=313688 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) disclosed that it has suspended some airport officials for allegedly extorting a passenger at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. This is coming barely a few weeks after the Managing Director of FAAN, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu warned that the authority will apply stiffer sanctions against officials that engage in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-goes-hard-against-extortion-suspends-airport-officials/feed/ 0 We’re on course with the recertification of the Abuja and Lagos airports https://www.theinfostride.com/were-on-course-with-the-recertification-of-the-abuja-and-lagos-airports/ https://www.theinfostride.com/were-on-course-with-the-recertification-of-the-abuja-and-lagos-airports/#respond Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:46:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=311088 The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says the agency is fully on course for the recertification of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu. The agency also said that it is fully prepared to ensure improved security and safety at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/were-on-course-with-the-recertification-of-the-abuja-and-lagos-airports/feed/ 0 Airport concession to leave $1 billion loan for FAAN – aviation workers https://www.theinfostride.com/airport-concession-to-leave-1-billion-loan-for-faan-aviation-workers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/airport-concession-to-leave-1-billion-loan-for-faan-aviation-workers/#respond Sat, 28 Aug 2021 21:12:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=305162 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says if the federal government continues with its concession policy, it will place the union at a disadvantage of bearing a $1 billion repayment loan. The union disclosed this in a press conference on Tuesday while addressing journalists in Lagos. In June, the federal government announced plans to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/airport-concession-to-leave-1-billion-loan-for-faan-aviation-workers/feed/ 0 2 Nigerian Airlines Cannot Depart Simultaneously Amid The Pandemic – FAAN https://www.theinfostride.com/2-nigerian-airlines-cannot-depart-simultaneously-amid-the-pandemic-faan/ Sun, 28 Jun 2020 23:03:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=258295 Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Managing Director, Captain Rabiu Yadudu has come out to say that the agency will start implementing flight spacing at all its airports henceforth. He recently revealed that he would make sure no 2 flights are allowed to depart at the same time. According to him, the new flight spacing [...]

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]]> FAAN Upgrades Security At Airports https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-upgrades-security-at-airports/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 22:08:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169162 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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]]> Amaechi Orders FAAN To Build Befitting Headquarters At Lagos Airport https://www.theinfostride.com/amaechi-orders-faan-to-build-befitting-headquarters-at-lagos-airport/ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 22:55:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114902 The Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, today ordered the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) management to erect an appropriate and befitting headquarters within the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos for itself. Amaechi, accompanied by the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, and some key management staff of the agency, gave the directive at the [...]

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]]> FAAN Exonerates Self From Aero Contractors Ladder Controversy https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-exonerates-self-from-aero-contractors-ladder-controversy/ Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:29:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114554 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) yesterday said it had no hand in the incident that occurred at Bauchi Airport on Saturday in which Aero Contractors Airline chartered flight used ladder to disembark passengers from the flight. Federal government is taking it hard on those involved in it. The denial came against the backdrop of a statement [...]

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]]> Man Caught Near Lagos Airport Tarmac Was A Stowaway, Not A Terrorist – FAAN https://www.theinfostride.com/man-caught-near-lagos-airport-tarmac-was-a-stowaway-not-a-terrorist-faan/ Thu, 03 Dec 2015 10:14:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110160 The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Wednesday cleared the air over speculations that a suspected terrorist invaded the tarmac of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Some air travelers earlier today reported seeing a man trying to latch on to a taxing aircraft on the tarmac of the airport, expressing fears that he might [...]

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]]> Corpse Of Stowaway Evacuated From Lagos Airport https://www.theinfostride.com/corpse-of-stowaway-evacuated-from-lagos-airport/ Sun, 15 Mar 2015 01:15:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/corpse-of-stowaway-evacuated-from-lagos-airport/ The Federal Airport Authority of Nigerian (FAAN), Saturday, evacuated the body of a suspected stowaway, who died at the undercarriage compartment of an Arik Air plane – airbus A345, Reg CS-TFX at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos . General Manager, Public Affairs for FAAN, Yakubu Dati told newsmen that the corpse, which is yet [...]

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]]> We Never Officially Agreed With Bi-Courtney Terminal Design — FAAN https://www.theinfostride.com/never-officially-agreed-bi-courtney-terminal-design-faan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/never-officially-agreed-bi-courtney-terminal-design-faan/#comments Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:36:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=11642 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria ,FAAN, has denied approving the designs of Domestic Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, currently operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services under concession agreement. . Bi-Courtney Aviation Services was quoted as saying that “the design of the terminal (MMA Domestic Terminal 2) was approved by the Federal Government [...]

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