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- 14 Mar 2018
FAAN to begin Certification of 4 International Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has begun the process of certifying the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kaduna International Airport, Port-Harcourt International Airport…
- 19 Feb 2026
MTN, FAAN Unveil Free WiFi @ Lagos, Abuja Airports
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and MTN Nigeria have launched free, high-speed WiFi services for passengers at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos and the…
- 25 Dec 2018
Good News: Lagos, Abuja Airports to Land Planes Even During Bad Weathers
Airplanes that operate in and into Nigeria will start landing at two of the country’s busiest international airports during periods of poor visibility beginning from February next year, the Nigerian…
- 19 Sept 2013
FAAN Says Remodeled Airports Facilitating 2013 Hajj Operations
The remodeling of airport terminals by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has enhanced the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2013 Hajj, which commenced on September 14, 2013,…
- 4 Jun 2015
SAHCOL Abuja Station Receives ISAGO Certification
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja Station has passed the International Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO), conducted by the…
- 6 Mar 2017
NAI Airport Closure, Arik Air Releases New Kaduna Schedule
Ahead scheduled six weeks’ closure of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from March 8, 2017, and the diversion of traffic to Kaduna Airport, Arik Air has released its flight schedule. Arik…
- 30 Apr 2014
Best Emerging Airport: An Award That Says It All
“Ladies and gentlemen, the award for the Best emerging airport – Africa region goes to ... Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria ...” As the crowd broke into a thunderous applause,…
- 18 Apr 2017
Air Peace Resumes Abuja Flights Wednesday
Air Peace airlines says it will resume flight operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Wednesday. The announcement by the airline in a statement by Mr Chris Iwarah, Corporate…
- 17 Jul 2026
EFCC Busts NIS Visa Overstay Racket, Uncovers N700m in an Account
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered an alleged multi-billion-naira visa overstay racketeering network within the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), with at least five…
- 18 May 2022
FAAN Launches App for Airport Taxi
Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has launched a Taxi App for the operations of FAAN Taxi at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Speaking at the ceremony at the airport in…
- 22 Jul 2013
FAAN Says Insecurity Slowing Business @ Kano Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that the underutilisation of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano is linked insecurity, which has also affected socio economic…
- 9 Feb 2015
Nigeria Airports to Rank Top in Africa in 2015, FAAN Boasts
Federal Airports Authority of (FAAN) said it is working hard to reposition the country's airports in terms of service delivery to enable them compete with others in Africa. The agency said parts of…
- 16 Mar 2012
FAAN Restores Power Supply at MMIA, 21 Others
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has restored the electricity power supply to all terminal parts of Murtala Muhanmed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, while spreading its safety net…
- 28 Jun 2021
FG Acquires N1.7Bn Mobile Control Towers for Airspace Coverage
Senator Hadi Sirika, minister of Aviation, said that the federal government has acquired two mobile control towers worth N1.7 billion in order to further enhance coverage of Nigeria’s airspace and…
- 14 Sept 2015
Dunoma Charges FAAN Staff on Safety, Security
Staff of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have been charged to develop a strategic action plan for the closure of open-items identified during the recent audit carried out by the…
- 1 Aug 2014
Airport Workers Sensitized On Ebola Virus
Workers from different agencies operating at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International, Abuja were sensitized by Port Health officials on the dangers posed by…
- 12 Nov 2023
We're Cooperating with Relevant Agencies on Runway Incursion Incident - Aero Contractors
Aero Contractors, Nigeria’s oldest aviation company is cooperating with the relevant agencies following a runway incursion at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja this afternoon. All…
- 2 Apr 2023
FG to Demolish Privately-owned Hangars to Expand New Terminal at MMIA
Senator Hadi Sirika, minister of Aviation, has reiterated his determination to demolish two private terminal facilities – Evergreen Apple Nigeria and Dominion Hangar – in the next few weeks to create…
- 12 May 2013
Nigerian Airports Missing in Skytrax World Airports Ranking: FAAN Reacts
The mixed reaction elicited by the non-listing of Nigerian airport among the top ten airports in Africa in the 2013 Skytrax World Best Airports ranking is understandable, according to Federal Airport…
- 29 Dec 2017
Nigerian Airports Record 9.2m Passengers in 9 months
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says that a total of 9.2 million passengers passed through Nigerian airports in 140,552 aircraft movements between Jan. and Sept. 2017. A statistics…
- 30 Mar 2016
Glendora & Red Star Partner on King’s College History Book Distribution
The King's College Old Boys' Association Centenary Committee recently signed agreements with Glendora International Limited and FedEx Red Star Express, to distribute copies of the history of King’s…
- 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,…
- 26 Feb 2013
Remodeled Kano Airport Ready for Unveiling-Uriesi
The newly rehabilitated Mallam Aminu Kano International airport is ready for commissioning. Mr George Uriesi, managing director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), made the remark while on…
- 6 Apr 2026
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Takes Off with 10.5m Passengers - FAAN Reveals
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says the country now ranks second in Africa for domestic passengers, hitting 10.5 million in 2025—a 10 percent jump. FAAN FAAN boss Olubunmi Kuku…
- 5 Jul 2018
Air Peace operates first all-female flights Crew
Air Peace has said it will commence four-sector flights on the Lagos-Abuja, Abuja-Owerri, Owerri-Abuja and Abuja-Lagos routes with an historic all female flight and cabin crew members on Thursday.…
- 18 Oct 2015
FAAN to Commence Work on 2nd Runway at Abuja Airport
Engineer Saleh Dunoma, managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has assured of the authority’s efforts to kick start a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
- 13 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…
- 24 Nov 2008
CRD Arrests Four 4 Illegal Courier Operators
Men of the Courier Regulatory Department of the Nigerian Postal Service (Nipost) last week in Abuja had a successful clampdown on four illegal courier operators operating at the domestic wing office…
- 6 Jul 2016
US Warns of Terror Attacks on Lagos
United States Consulate in Nigeria has issued a warning that terrorist groups may be planning to launch attacks on hotels in Lagos, especially those heavily patronized by expatriates during today or…
- 12 Mar 2013
FAAN Lures Investors to Airport's Transformation Agenda
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it will work with entrepreneurs with track records of excellence in their various business endeavours, in the authority’s quest to…