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Tinubu Suspends Cashless Payment Policy at Nigerian Airports After Traffic Gridlock

March 4, 2026

President Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) newly introduced cashless payment policy, just four days after its rollout triggered severe congestion at major airports

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Airports Authority Defends New Cashless System

March 3, 2026

Nigeria’s airport authority on Tuesday defended its move to enforce electronic payments nationwide, saying the policy is designed to plug revenue leakages and improve accountability amid increased scrutiny of government agencies’ finances.

Why Nigerian Airlines Have Been Unable To Compete With Foreign Operators - Keyamo

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US-Iran Strikes Disrupt Nigeria–Middle East Flight Routes

February 28, 2026

Flights between Nigeria and several Middle East destinations were disrupted on Saturday after multiple countries shut their airspace following United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, airport authorities said. The Federal Airports

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FAAN MD Addresses MMIA Fire: Safety, Rescue, Containment Efforts

February 24, 2026

The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, addressed the media on the ongoing firefighting and emergency operations at Terminal 1 of the Murtala

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FAAN to End Cash Transactions at Nigerian Airports From February 29

February 18, 2026

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the cessation of all cash transactions across its operations nationwide, effective February 29, 2026, in compliance with the Federal Government’s cashless policy. In

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Ex-APC Chairman, Ganduje, Appointed FAAN Board Chair

July 9, 2025

Barely two weeks after stepping down as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of

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FAAN To Reopen Enugu Airport April 28

April 26, 2025

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu in Enugu State, will reopen for flight operations on Monday, 28th April 2025. This follows the completion

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Enugu Airport Closure: Keyamo Decries Poor Job Done By Previous Contractor On Runway

April 19, 2025

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has blamed the poor condition of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu runway, on the poor job done by the previous contractor that handled

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Enugu Airport: Faulty Runway Forces Air Peace To Suspend Flights

April 19, 2025

Leading airline in Nigeria, Air Peace, has announced a temporary suspension of all its scheduled flights to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, because of safety concerns at the airport runway. This was

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38 Passengers Injured In United Airlines Mid-flight Turbulence, Emergency Landing

January 25, 2025

Not less than 38 Passengers have been confirmed injured after a Washington DC-bound United Airlines plane with 245 passengers and 11 crew members experienced turbulence mid-air and made an emergency return to

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Why Nigerian Airlines Have Been Unable To Compete With Foreign Operators – Keyamo

April 8, 2024

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has explained why Nigerian airlines have in the past been unable to compete favorably with their international counterparts in the aviation industry.

Missed Flight: Keyamo Orders Probe Into Air Peace, Oshiomhole Clash

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FAAN Spent N1bn In 1 Year On Lagos-Abuja Trips – Keyamo

February 1, 2024

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) spent close to N1 billion on Duty Tour Allowance (DTA) and air tickets for principal officers

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Tinubu Not Relocating FCT To Lagos- Nigerian Govt Debunks Misinformation

January 24, 2024

Nigerian government has refute speculations surrounding President Bola Tinubu's alleged plans to relocate the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to Lagos.

FAAN Bans Taxi From Abuja Airport, Recommends Uber, Others

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FAAN Relocates Headquarters To Lagos, Citing Operational Efficiency, Cost Savings

January 18, 2024

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced decision to relocate its corporate headquarters from Abuja back to its original base in Lagos. This decision stems from consultations with stakeholders, including

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NCAA Responds To Aviation Safety Concerns Amid Fuel Contamination

September 22, 2023

In response to the alarming discovery of contaminated fuel in Max Air’s main tank this July, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken decisive action, suspending violators of its fueling regulations.

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FAAN Bans Taxi From Abuja Airport, Recommends Uber, Others

August 4, 2023

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has banned traditional taxi services at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. FAAN restricted the operation of traditional services but recommended the public should use e-hailing services

Nigeria Air: Why We Must Avoid Throwing Away The Baby And Bath Water

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Sack Of FAAN MD, Rabiu Yadudu, Others, Enmeshed In Nigeria Air Dispute

May 22, 2023

The sack of the Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, (FAAN) Rabiu Yadudu, has been enmeshed in controversy. Yudada and some directors of FAAN were sacked by the Federal

'My Family Now On Street', Ex- Guardian Editor, Who Lost N70m Property In Lagos Demolitions By FAAN

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‘My Family Now On The Street’, Says Ex-Guardian Editor Who Lost N70m Property In Lagos Demolitions By FAAN

May 2, 2023

Residents affected by the demolition exercise carried out at Ajao Estate, Lagos, over the weekend are lamenting their losses.

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FAAN Issues Warning As 5 Nigerian Aviation Unions Begin Strike

April 17, 2023

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has warned that flight operations will be disrupted as aviation workers commence two days strike. In an advisory statement released on Monday, FAAN advised passengers

Flight Delays Looming As Domestic Airlines Lament Lack Of Counters

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Flight Delays Loom As Domestic Airlines Lament Lack Of Counters

December 15, 2022

Airline Operators have expressed worry about deficit infrastructure which causes delay of flights at airports. The operators specifically complain of lack of counters for domestic airlines to check in passengers at the

Aviation Workers To Shutdown Airport Operation For Two Days, Reveal Reasons

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Nigerian Traveller To Sue FAAN After ‘Near-death Experience’ In Murtala Airport

September 5, 2022

A faulty escalator at the Murtala Muhammed international airport in Lagos will result to a lawsuit against the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) after a Nigerian traveller simply identified as Elvi

Domestic Airplane Ticket Rises By 97.09%, As Inflation, Dollar Rate, Others Bite

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N19 billion Debt Is Not Fraud – Airline Operators of Nigeria Counters Comment By NCAA DG

September 1, 2022

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have denied claims that the umbrella body for local carriers defrauded Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and other Nigerian

Four NCAA Top Officials Arrested By EFCC Over N2 billion Fraud

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NCAA Tackles Flight Ticket Sale In Dollars, To Review Airline Charges

August 26, 2022

The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu, has denied reports that foreign airlines are no longer receiving Naira from their customers for flight ticket within the country.

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VIDEO: Why Airport Workers Seize Nigerian Passengers’ Luggage, Threaten Them

June 20, 2022

Workers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport seized passengers luggage in protest of unpaid salary on Monday. The situation led to chaos within the airport located in Lagos State. In a viral

Buhari To Commission Terminal At MMA, FAAN Urges Travellers To Avoid Missing Flights

March 21, 2022

The newly built international terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport will be commissioned on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 by President Muhammadu Buhari.

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FAAN prohibits Untrained Officials From Driving On Airsides

January 21, 2022

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has barred airport officials who have neither undergone the mandatory airline drivers training nor certified appropriately from driveing on the airsides of the nation’s airports.

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Lagos Airport’s Car Park Safe For Travellers, Vehicles – FAAN

December 30, 2021

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has disclosed that the car park at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos which is managed by Messrs Seymour Nigeria Limited is safe for travellers

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FAAN Begins Installation Of Screening Equipment At Lagos, Abuja Airports

August 24, 2021

THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has acquired and commenced the installation of screening equipment at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja The agency said the

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