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FAAN increases Abuja airport toll fare
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Four suspected bandits arrested near Akure airport

Four suspected bandits were arrested near Akure Airport after a coordinated security operation around the airport premises. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria disclosed the development in a statement signed by Henry Agbeberi on March 15, 2026. FAAN said the suspects were apprehended earlier that day when security personnel responded to a distress alert in […]

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FAAN issues over 100,000 access cards amid tollgate gridlock

More than 100,000 airport access cards have been issued to motorists across the country. This forms part of efforts to implement the Federal Government’s cashless policy at airport tollgates. The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, disclosed this. Kuku revealed on Monday that 62,000 of the cards were issued […]

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Nigeria must boost business environment to grow passenger traffic — FAAN MD

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has stated that boosting passenger traffic in the country requires improvements in the business environment and enhanced tourism activities. Kuku emphasized that for Nigeria’s hub strategy to succeed, international airports must have dedicated transit areas. She added that this should be supported […]

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FAAN MD clarifies suspension of cashless payments at Lagos airport

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has provided further clarification regarding the suspension of cashless payments at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos tollgate. Kuku in Thursday explained that President Bola Tinubu did not instruct FAAN to halt the “Go Cashless” initiative entirely. Instead, he […]

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FAAN rolls out 70,000 cashless cards after payment system disruptions

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria says it has distributed over 70,000 Go Cashless cards to ease traffic congestion and restore seamless operations at airports after disruptions caused by the rollout of its new cashless payment system. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN, Henry Agbebire, disclosed this during an interview on […]

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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 […]

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FAAN’s cashless policy launch causes gridlock, widespread passenger anger

Passengers travelling through airports in Lagos and Abuja on Sunday were stranded after the Federal Government enforced a cashless payment policy at airport entry gates, causing heavy gridlock, missed flights and widespread frustration. Several travellers recounted difficult experiences as motorists grappled with the newly introduced electronic payment system implemented by the Federal Airports Authority of […]

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FAAN apologises for traffic jam on first cashless day

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has urged motorists and airport users to exercise patience due to traffic congestion experienced at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The congestion occurred on the first day of FAAN’s nationwide Go Cashless programme. In a post on its X handle on […]

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FAAN to end cash payments at airports from March 1

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced that it will no longer accept cash payments at any of its facilities, including access gates, car parks, and executive lounges, effective Sunday, March 1. The announcement was made in a statement issued by FAAN on Friday. According to the authority, the directive is part of its […]

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Fire rocks Lagos airport terminal, no injuries reported

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria reported a fire at Terminal One of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Monday. According to FAAN, no casualties have been recorded, and its firefighting team is actively working to control the blaze. The agency stated that its firefighting team is currently working to bring the situation under […]

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FAAN to shut Lagos airport terminal 1 in March

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced plans to shut down Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos starting from March 2026. This closure forms part of a major rehabilitation and expansion programme for the ageing facility. The temporary shutdown, set to begin in about one month from the announcement, aims […]

FAAN begins sale of E-tags for federal airports
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Cargo agents halt operations at MMIA over FAAN tariff hike

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 […]