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FAAN reopens Lagos airport runway after Dana Air incident

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced the reopening of Runway 18L/36R at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. This follows a temporary closure as a result of the Dana Air plane skidding off the runway on Tuesday. This was disclosed in a press release signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, […]

FG relocates FAAN headquarters from Abuja to Lagos
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FG relocates FAAN headquarters from Abuja to Lagos

The federal government has announced the relocation of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria from Abuja to Lagos. FAAN’s managing director and chief executive officer, Olubunmi Kuku, stated this in a circular dated January 15, 2024. According to Kuku, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, gave the order to relocate the headquarters to Lagos. In […]

FG relocates FAAN headquarters from Abuja to Lagos
Aviation

FAAN inducts 201 new aviation security cadets

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has inducted 201 aviation security cadets in an effort to solve current difficulties in airport and passenger management. The PUNCH reported that the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said during the passing out parade ceremony for Aviation Security Cadets on Tuesday in Lagos that the training was one […]

Tinubu fires Kabir Mohammed as FAAN MD
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Tinubu fires Kabir Mohammed as FAAN MD

President Bola Tinubu has announced the removal of Kabir Yusuf Mohammed as Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. According to Nairametrics, Mrs. Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku has taken his place and will now be the agency’s substantive Managing Director. The presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday. Additionally, the Managing […]

FAAN increases Abuja airport toll fare
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FAAN increases Abuja airport toll fare

        The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has introduced a revised toll fare tariff at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The FAAN Management announced in a statement on Thursday in Abuja that the implementation of the new tariff will commence on July 17. As per the management’s announcement, the car fare will […]

Airport security makes five arrests daily - FAAN
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FAAN, Enugu govt partner to turn airport into aviation hub

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has partnered with the Enugu State Government led by Governor Peter Mbah, to transform the Akanu Ibiam International Airport into an Aviation hub for tourism in the state. The agency made this known on Monday in a statement, as it shared pictures from their visit to the Governor, presenting […]

JUST IN: Buhari fires FAAN MD Yadudu
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Buhari fires FAAN MD Yadudu

The federal government has dismissed the managing director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, from his duties. Together with five other directors, Yadudu was fired from his role as an agency director on Friday after The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari had appointed him MD in 2019. Meanwhile, Mr. Kabir Yusuf Mohammed has been […]

NSIB, NCAA launch investigation into Max Air plane incident
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NSIB, NCAA launch investigation into Max Air plane incident

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau as well as the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority have launched an investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the Max Air aircraft mishap, which occurred on Sunday afternoon at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Nairametrics reported that with 144 passengers and six members of the flight crew on board, […]

Airport security makes five arrests daily - FAAN
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FAAN begins registration for Aviation conference

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria is billed to hold its annual National Aviation Conference between May 15 and 18.   Registration for the conference has also begun at conference.faan.gov.ng.   The conference, which is tagged: “Sustainability of the Aviation Industry in Nigeria”, would be held at the International Conference Centre, Area 11, Central Area, […]