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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, […]

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FAAN resumes cargo revenue collection at Lagos airport

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has resumed direct revenue collection at the cargo terminals of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, ending a 15-year break. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, and shared via FAAN’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, August 23, 2025, […]

FAAN diverts two Kano-bound aircraft to Lagos over runway light outage
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FAAN denies early involvement in Ibom Air passenger incident

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has distanced itself from the initial handling of the incident involving a female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 last Sunday. In a statement issued on Friday, FAAN clarified that its personnel were not involved in the early stages of the episode, which took place […]

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FAAN warns passengers of travel disruptions at MMA Lagos

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has issued a travel advisory for passengers using Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. In a Monday statement, FAAN explained the advisory is due to protests by visually impaired individuals, leading to heavy traffic congestion on roads leading to the airport. “This is a Travel Advisory for passengers and commuters […]

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FAAN, Customs partner to remove Nigeria from grey list

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Nigeria Customs Service have joined forces to strengthen compliance with international financial regulations, in a strategic push to remove Nigeria from the Financial Action Task Force grey list. The collaboration was announced over the weekend following an inspection tour of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos […]