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- 23 Nov 2016
FAAN Blames Thunder Storm for Blackout at Akanu Ibiam Int'l Airport
Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has blamed thunder‎ storm electricity blackout at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, acting general manager, Corporate…
- 29 Jan 2018
FAAN Removes Abandoned Aircrafts at Lagos Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has started the evacuation of abandoned Aircrafts that litters the airside of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos. Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu,…
- 20 Feb 2018
Dana Passengers Escape Death as Plane Lands in bush at PH
There was fear Tuesday as Dana aircraft landed in the bush at Port Harcourt International Airport, Omuagwa in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. 49 passengers were on-board the…
- 12 Dec 2017
Bad Weather Disrupts Flights in Nigeria
The prevailing hazy weather over major parts of the country has continued to disrupt flight operations, especially in the southern part of the country. The disruption has led to flight…
- 16 Mar 2021
FAAN Suspends eFinger Screening for Maintenance
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has temporarily shut down the e-Finger departure screening point at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA). The facility was closed by the…
- 3 Mar 2017
FG Says Nnamdi Azikiwe Int’l Airport Abuja Will Close Midnight Next Tuesday
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the temporary closure of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to enable the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) carry out a major…
- 16 May 2017
FAAN Prepares for Emergencies as Ebola Resurfaces
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured passengers and airport users of safety at the nation's airports as the World Health Organization announces the outbreak of Ebola in the…
- 2 Jun 2017
FAAN Prepares For Emergency, Holds Simulation Exercise
The Federal Airports of Nigeria, FAAN (FAAN), has carried out a simulation exercise at the airside of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. The exercise, according to a statement…
- 15 Jun 2017
FAAN to Boost Safety, Test-Runs Upgraded Safety Scanner at MMIA
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has carried out a test-run on an upgraded baggage scanner machine that can detect explosives, narcotics and other prohibited items at the Murtala Muhammed…
- 17 Jun 2017
Executive Order: 6 Agencies to Interface with Passengers at Airports- FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has listed the six agencies approved to interface with passengers at the country’s airports henceforth. In a Public Notice issued, FAAN informed…
- 22 Jun 2017
FAAN Says Airport Security, Other Logistics Ready for Sallah Celebration
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reassured all airport users that Nigerian airports under its management are fully ready to play host to all air travellers especially during this…
- 18 Jul 2017
FAAN Declares Readiness as NCAA to Certify Five Int’l Airports
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has re-stated its readiness for the certification of major airports in the nation by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) According to a statement…
- 8 Aug 2017
Pandemonium @ Lagos Airport over Bomb Scare
Part of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), in Lagos was yesterday thrown into pandemonium following the discovery of an alleged bomb planted by some unscrupulous persons. The incident…
- 8 Sept 2017
Construction: FAAN Advises Passengers on How to Meet Up with Flights
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified passengers and other airport users that the Lagos State Government has commenced the reconstruction of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Road,…
- 2 Nov 2017
We're Not Recruiting, Disregard Agents- FAAN
By peter oluka The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has warned the general public to desist from any person(s) parading themselves as recruitment agents of the Authority, and consequently…
- 28 Dec 2017
FAAN Dismisses Poaching Allegations As Baseless
By peter oluka The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has dispelled as “baseless and practically impossible”, the allegations of poaching of aircraft and stealing of baggage at the Murtala…
- 25 Jan 2018
FAAN closes Abuja runway for 30 minutes as jet skidded off runway
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) temporarily closed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following a private jet’s skidding off the runway Thursday afternoon. The…
- 13 Feb 2018
FAAN Records 68 per cent Revenue Increase over Car Park Automation
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has automated the car park at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos. It was gathered that FAAN…
- 15 Feb 2018
FAAN Deploys 10 Patrol Vehicles to Boost Airport Security Surveillance
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has deployed more patrol vehicles at the airport in the wake of series of claims of burglary at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. It would be…
- 4 Aug 2019
FAAN Seeks Collaboration with State Governments on Airport Infrastructure
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is ready to partner state governments toward improving on safety and security infrastructure at the airport. A statement issued by Mrs…
- 16 Feb 2021
Passengers Escape Death as Azman Plane Suffers Tyre Burst during Landing in Lagos
Passengers on board a Boeing 737 air craft belonging to Azman Air escaped death on Tuesday as the plane had tyre burst during landing at Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos. All the passengers and crew…
- 19 Oct 2016
FG Appoints New DFA, DCBD for FAAN.
The Federal Government has appointed two new Directors for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The newly appointed directors are Mrs. Nike Aboderin, who was appointed director of…
- 27 Aug 2021
FAAN Unveils Service Charter to Industry Stakeholders
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has unveiled the authority’s service charter to stakeholders in the aviation and cargo industry. The Managing Director of FAAN, Captain Rabiu Yadudu,…
- 20 Oct 2016
MD FAAN Elected ACI-Africa President
Nigeria attains a landmark on global aviation stage as Engineer Saleh Dunuma, managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), is elected President of Airports Council…
- 28 Nov 2016
FAAN to Curb Leakages with Automated Billing System at MMIA Car Park
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in a bid to curb leakages and boost its revenue base, at the weekend, commissioned a state-of-the-art automated car park at the Domestic Terminal 1,…
- 21 Dec 2016
FAAN Says Airports Ready for Traffic Surge During Yuletide
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reassured members of the public, especially passengers and airline operators, that necessary operational and security measures have been put in…
- 12 Jan 2017
Budget Minister Commends FAAN on Improved MMIA Arrival Hall
Mrs Zainab Ahmed, minister of State, Budget and National Planning, has expressed her satisfaction with the state of the arrival hall of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, (MMIA), Lagos,…