The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to temporarily close the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, for repairs and resurfacing works. The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of FAAN, Henry Agbebire, stated in a statement that the closure was tentatively scheduled to commence on ...
For an agency that manages 22 commercial airports and handles millions of passengers each year, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) generates substantial amounts of money. But a more difficult question has persisted: how much does the agency actually earn, and what happens to the money? Over the past two years, FAAN has provided [...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the resolution of operational issues affecting Bolt’s e-hailing services at airports under its management, clearing the ride-hailing company to resume operations with immediate effect. FAAN said the decision followed what it described as constructive engagements with Bolt, ending a...
E-hailing operators, including Uber and Bolt, are engaging the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) over the restrictions affecting their operations at Nigerian airports. This is coming amid growing criticism from passengers and industry stakeholders over the development, reports Daily Trust. The operators’ engagement with FAAN is aime...
In what it describes as a final opportunity for operators to comply with new service standards aimed at improving passenger experience across Nigerian airports, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it is considering extending the deadline for airport cab operators to upgrade their vehicles until October 2026. The authority dis...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the suspension of the cashless toll payment system introduced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) at major airports across the country. On March 1, 2026, the airport authority barred cash payments at toll gates, requiring motorists to use prepaid access cards or electronic payment channels, re...
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has commended the Management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for their swift response to the recent fire outbreak at the International Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer NAA...
•Emergency team at work Following a fire outbreak at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, yesterday, which disrupted some part of operations, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says flight operations have resumed fully. Our crew captured smoke bellowing from the Terminal One area of the facility on yesterday evening...
The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) has formally petitioned the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), alleging that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has repeatedly violated the union’s constitutional financial rules. These violations, ...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has tasked airlines to review their schedules during the Yuletide to curb flight delays and cancellations. The Agency also revealed that it has commenced weekly meetings with relevant stakeholders to ensure a comfortable passenger experience and smooth flight operation between December and January, rep...
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