Cargo agents at Murtala Muhammed Airport have suspended cargo processing to protest the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s proposed increase in cargo tariffs.

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders confirmed the suspension of operations on Monday, while another group stated that the new tariff has been temporarily put on hold, according to The Punch.

The dispute arose last week following a report of FAAN’s plan to raise cargo rates.

FAAN, in a letter to cargo agents dated January 27, 2026, informed operators that a revised tariff regime would take effect on Monday, February 2, 2026—a move that was met with resistance from the agents.

It is reported that the agents had also written to security agencies, including the Police, Customs, Immigration, and the Department of State Services, to register their objections.

FAAN had proposed raising cargo tariffs from N7 per kilogram to N25 per kilogram, representing a 257 per cent increase.

Speaking in an interview, Deputy President of NAGAFF, Segun Musa, said the agents suspended operations in response to FAAN’s attempt to enforce the new tariff.

“Our people have decided not to process cargo because they have refused to accept the new price. We are watching from afar because our people are not ready to pay the new rate; it is our general resolve,” Musa said.

The President of the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics, Frank Ogunnojemite, also stated that FAAN has not yet implemented the tariff increase.

“For now, the new rate is suspended, and we are still on the ground. We still hope to have a meeting with FAAN on the issue, but as of now, the meeting has not been held,” Ogunnojemite said.

He noted that cargo agents had met with the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc and Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc to discuss the issue.

Ogunnojemite explained that officials from FAAN’s Cargo Development and Services department, supported by personnel from the Department of State Services, were stationed at the Hajj and cargo terminals to enforce the new tariff.

He added that any tariff increase should not exceed 25 per cent, in accordance with Federal Government guidelines.

“If FAAN is suspending the new tariff, they should inform us by letter. Any unofficial communication is a rumour. We are still waiting for FAAN to take the right step to return to the old rates. Even any increment in rates should not be more than 25 per cent as recognised by the Federal Government, not a 257 per cent increase,” he said.

Respond ing, FAAN spokesperson Henry Agbebire stated that the agency would not back down on the tariff increase.

“Aside from a few attempts to create a scene, operations were smooth today, and this is not something FAAN is considering reversing. The agents are complying, and we are forging ahead with the new tariff,” he said.