By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reported over 4.33 million international passenger movements from January to December 2024. FAAN disclosed this in a Harmonised Passenger Movement report on Tuesday in Lagos. The report showed a 6.48 per cent increase from 4.07 million passenger movements recordedContinue Reading
Ikuru Lizzy Mrs Lynda Ezike, South-South Regional Manager, Federal Airport Authority (FAAN), says Aerodrome Certification by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will enhance investors’ confidence in the aviation industry. Ezike reiterated this on Monday in Port Harcourt while reacting to the recent certification of Port Harcourt International Airport byContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Royal Air Maroc has emerged as the preferred airline for African sports journalists covering the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. The airline’s status follows its role as the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) Official Global Partner for the tournament scheduled from Dec. 21,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday approved major upgrades for Airports’ navigational and communication systems nationwide to enhance air safety and modernise aviation infrastructure. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting chairedContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the Chairman of the Governing Board, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has called on stakeholders to strengthen collaboration on continuous evolution and innovation to advance the aviation sector. Ganduje made the call while speaking with participants at the FAAN Board and Stakeholders RetreatContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, says Nigeria International Airshow (NIA) scheduled to take place from Tuesday to Thursday, in Abuja will bridge connectivity gaps across Africa. Keyamo said this on Friday in Abuja after inspecting the place arranged for the NIA atContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Dr Umar Ganduje, Board Chairman, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), says Murtala Muhammed International Airport has recorded major upgrades that now position it to compete with leading international airports. He made the remarks on Sunday during a facility tour to assess completed works and ongoing modernisationContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Air Peace Ltd, on Sunday, commenced a direct flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to the London Heathrow Airport. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation andContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Founder, Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Dr Isaac Balami, says the establishment of the institution is a deliberate response to the critical skill gap in Nigeria’s and Africa’s aviation industry. Balami, who spoke at the official unveiling of the university in Abuja, saidContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said on Monday in Abuja that the cashless operation would end cash handling delays at Nigeria’s airports. Kuku , who was represented by Ms Adebola Agunbiade, the Director, Commercial and Business Development Directorate atContinue Reading
