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Tinubu suspends airport cashless toll system over gridlock crisis

President Bola Tinubu has suspended the cashless payment system at airport toll gates nationwide due to severe gridlock that led to passengers missing flights. The announcement came from the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday following the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House in Abuja. Keyamo stated that the […]

IATA knocks Nigeria over high airport charges
Ports and Airports

FAAN boss defends cashless payment at airports

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku, on Tuesday defended the agency’s transition to electronic payment systems at airports. She told lawmakers the reform is aimed at curbing revenue leakages and improving accountability. Kuku spoke after appearing before the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, chaired by James Abiodun […]

Foreign airlines increase airfare by 20%
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Firm urges airports upgrade to boost passenger experience, reduce cost

AVIC-KDN, a global provider of end-to-end airport engineering and operations solutions, has stated that there is an urgent need to enhance Nigeria’s airport efficiency and establish integrated processes that can reduce operational costs to improve passenger experience. Tim Chen, Vice President of AVIC-KDN, spoke at the maiden Nigeria International Airshow in Abuja. He asserted that […]

Top 10 oldest airports in the world
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Top 10 oldest airports in the world

Airports have been in existence since the year since the year 1909, ever since, it has been a major mode of transportation all over the world. Here are the top 10 oldest airports in the world: 1. College Park Airport, US This airport located in the city of College Park, Maryland, is the world’s oldest […]

Top 10 biggest airports in Africa
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Top 10 biggest airports in Africa

Africa is a vast and diverse continent with variations in infrastructure and economic growth. Africa’s air travel is centered on large hubs such as Johannesburg, South Africa, Nairobi, Kenya, Cairo, Egypt, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. These cities’ airports serve as vital connecting hubs for international and domestic flights. Air travel in Africa has grown rapidly […]