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FG cancels sale of FAAN staff quarters nationwide

The Federal Government has nullified the sale of staff quarters belonging to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. Vanguard reported that the decision affects both retired and serving FAAN personnel who had purchased their official residences under the owner-occupier arrangement. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the development on Wednesday in […]

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Yuletide: FAAN urges airlines to review schedules, reduce delays

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has called on airlines to review their flight schedules ahead of the Christmas season to reduce delays and cancellations commonly experienced during the yuletide travel rush. Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of FAAN, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja during a retreat organised for the FAAN Governing Board […]

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FAAN to restructure workforce in ‘Right-Placement’ initiative

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced a reorganization plan that may affect some employees. The initiative, described as a “right-placement” exercise, was disclosed in a statement on Sunday. The move is understood to be an intervention in long-standing internal grievances among staff, which stem from alleged unfair placement practices by a previous administration. […]

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FAAN issues guidelines after altercation on flight in Delta

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has outlined the proper procedures for managing passenger-related disruptions at airports, following public reactions to a viral altercation between two travellers on a United Nigeria Airlines flight at Asaba Airport, Delta State. The incident occurred on November 17, when social media personalities Mr Jollof and VeryDarkMan were recorded exchanging […]

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FAAN unveils reforms to tackle touting, improve passenger experience at Airports

Following Senator Osita Izunaso’s recent criticism of touting and begging at Nigerian airports, which he described as a “national embarrassment,” the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has unveiled a comprehensive plan to reform airport operations and enhance passenger experience nationwide. The plan, detailed in a document titled “Position Document on Measures to Address Corrupt Practices […]

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FEC stops sales of FAAN property

The Federal Executive Council has issued a clear directive strictly prohibiting the sale or transfer of properties owned by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria within and around airport environments to private individuals. The council emphasized that such facilities must remain exclusively for aviation purposes. This decision was made public on Thursday by the Minister […]

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FAAN targets full ISO certification by December to boost standards

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has expressed a strong commitment to ensuring full International Organisation for Standardisation certification by December 2025. This commitment was disclosed in a statement by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, after the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, represented by the Director […]

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FAAN projects triple revenue with new contactless payment system

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced that the rollout of its new contactless payment system at Lagos and Abuja airports is expected to triple its revenue. The Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, disclosed this on Monday during the pilot launch of “Operation Go Cashless” at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Kuku […]

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FAAN launches cashless payment system at Nigerian airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has launched Operation Go Cashless, a new initiative that will eliminate the use of cash at its revenue points across airports nationwide. According to a press release issued on Thursday, the move, which FAAN is implementing in partnership with payment platform Paystack, will take effect from September 29, 2025, […]

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FAAN advises passengers arrive early as Lagos airport reconstruction begins

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has advised outbound passengers using the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to arrive early due to possible delays following the commencement of reconstruction work at the international terminal. In a travel advisory issued on Friday, the agency urged travelers to allow extra time for their journeys as passenger processing […]

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FAAN flags off rehabilitation of Lagos airport terminal

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced the commencement of reconstruction works at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. In a travel advisory issued on Friday, the agency advised passengers to set out early to the airport to avoid missing their flights. “To ensure a smooth travel experience, we kindly request that passengers […]

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FAAN’s makeshift terminal plan delays N712bn airport renovation

The N712bn refurbishment of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 may be delayed by up to three months as the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria plans to build a temporary terminal. FAAN told the Airline Operators of Nigeria that the interim facility will serve airline staff, airport workers, and passengers while the old terminal is renovated, […]