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FAAN orders removal of manual search tables at Lagos airport

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has reiterated its directive to dismantle manual search tables at screening points in the international terminal of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. FAAN directed security operatives to use technology-driven screening equipment for inspecting passengers’ luggage, emphasizing the need for more efficient and modernized airport security measures. The agency has also […]

FAAN diverts two Kano-bound aircraft to Lagos over runway light outage
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Over 20 airport offenders caught daily – FAAN

The Director of Aviation Security Services at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria  Afegbai Igbafe, has reported a daily breach of airport security, with 20 to 30 individuals intruding through perimeter fences. This situation has led to increased patrols by security personnel and collaborative efforts with military forces to enhance security. This was disclosed by […]

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FAAN plans upgrade of international airports security with new scanners

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has moved to update and expand security equipment at international airports to enable thorough passenger screening in line with the global Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) in aviation. This was disclosed by the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku on Thursday in Lagos, during a strategic meeting with […]

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N23bn allocation for airport upgrade grossly insufficient – FAAN

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Olubunmi Kuku has said that the N23.1 billion earmarked for rebuilding and repairing airport facilities across the country is grossly insufficient. Kuku disclosed this during an appearance on The Morning Brief, a Channels TV program, on Tuesday, said that airports, terminal areas, land sides, and […]

Customs, FAAN ranked worst-performing agencies in May 2024
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Customs, FAAN ranked worst-performing agencies in May 2024

Nigeria’s Official Public Service Complaint website, ReportGov.Ng, has identified the Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigeria Electricity Management Service Agency, and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria as the least effective government agencies in terms of resolving customer complaints for May 2024. This evaluation is part of a report that examines how government Ministries, Departments, and […]

FAAN begins sale of E-tags for federal airports
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FAAN begins sale of E-tags for federal airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has declared the commencement of E-tag sales, allowing entry into the 24 federal airports nationwide, starting today, May 17, 2024. This announcement was disseminated through a statement shared on FAAN’s official social media account, formerly known as Twitter. As per the statement, the sale of E-tags is in […]

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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
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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 […]