By Deborah Akpede The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) has confirmed that a fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja was swiftly brought under control. The Controller General of the LSFRS, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, confirmed this in a statement issued onContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government says the April deadline to begin international flight operations at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, is achievable. Mr Emem Bob, the Commissioner for Finance and Special Duties, said this during an inspection tour of the airport’s international wing on Tuesday. Bob saidContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Mr Ogochukwu Abiakam, the Chief Executive Officer of Zuid Energies Ltd., says the company will partner with Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to deploy electric taxis at the nation’s airports. Abiakam disclosed this on Tuesday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Government on Thursday deployed 10 electric shuttle buses and 20 electric sedans at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja to boost operational efficiency. Mr Abdullahi Ganduje, the Board Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), said during the inaugural ceremony, that theContinue Reading
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
