Nigeria Aviation Agencies Face Insolvency Over CRF Deductions
Heavy Consolidated Revenue Fund deductions are straining Nigerian aviation agencies, threatening critical infrastructure and safety operations.
Jun 5, 20265 min
Business
FAAN Pursues Nigeria Airport Transformation to Boost Growth
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria is upgrading infrastructure and service culture to transform airports into global logistics and economic hubs.
May 29, 20264 min
Airlines
FAAN Imposes N500,000 Fines for Unruly Airline Passengers
Nigeria's aviation authorities impose fines up to N500,000 and jail time to combat rising incidents of unruly airline passengers disrupting airport safety.
May 15, 20265 min
Regulatory
Bi-Courtney Waives N132bn Debt in MMA2 Dispute Settlement
Nigeria's government and Bi-Courtney settled a 20-year airport concession dispute, with BASL waiving a N132bn debt for regional flight rights.
May 10, 20265 min
Business
FAAN Seeks Air Force Aid to Boost Airport Security
FAAN's MD is partnering with the Nigerian Air Force to enhance airport security and combat land encroachment amid ongoing perimeter breach challenges.
May 8, 20265 min
Safety
Nigeria Traffic Grows 10% as IATA Cites Africa Costs
Nigeria's air passenger traffic grew over 10%, but IATA warns high costs and $774M in blocked funds threaten sustainable African aviation growth.
May 8, 20266 min
Business
MMIA Begins N712 Billion Reconstruction of Lagos Terminal 1
Nigeria's FAAN has started a N712 billion, 22-month overhaul of Lagos' MMIA Terminal 1, using a temporary terminal to maintain flight operations.
May 5, 20264 min
Airports
Nigerian Aviation Unions Protest Inflation & Unpaid Benefits
Nigerian aviation unions protested poor wages and casual labor, warning the conditions threaten industry safety and worker welfare amid a severe fuel...
May 2, 20265 min
Business
Nigeria Resolves 20-Year MM2 Dispute, Approves Aircraft Leasing Firm
Nigeria's FEC resolves the 20-year MM2 airport dispute and approves a new aircraft leasing company, aiming to boost infrastructure and airline fleets.
May 1, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAAN Kicks Off N712 Billion Overhaul of Lagos Airport Terminal 1
FAAN has started a N712B overhaul of Lagos' MMIA Terminal 1, aiming to modernize the facility and create a major West African hub.
May 1, 20264 min
Airports
Enugu Airport Secures NCAA Aerodrome Certification Ahead of ICAO Audit
Nigeria's NCAA awarded Akanu Ibiam Airport its aerodrome certificate, a key step for FAAN to meet ICAO standards ahead of a critical validation mission.
Apr 17, 20264 min
Regulatory
Bird Strikes Cost Nigerian Airlines Millions as Regulators Mandate Action
Nigerian airlines face mounting financial losses from a surge in bird strikes, prompting regulators to enforce new wildlife hazard management plans.
Apr 17, 20265 min
Safety
Nigerian Airlines Lose N8 Billion Annually to Aircraft Underutilisation
Nigerian airlines are losing an estimated N8 billion annually as inadequate airport infrastructure limits aircraft utilisation to half the required hours.
Apr 17, 20264 min
Business
Ethiopian Airlines Marks 80 Years, Highlights 65-Year Nigerian Partnership
Ethiopian Airlines celebrated its 80th anniversary, highlighting 65 years of continuous service to Nigeria and its diversified aviation business model.
Apr 13, 20264 min
Airlines
Nigeria Deploys VPASS Biometric System at Domestic Airports
Nigeria deploys the VPASS biometric system at domestic airports to enhance security, data integrity, and revenue through a public-private partnership.
Apr 10, 20264 min
Airports
FAAN Woos Global Investors for Nigerian Aviation Sector Growth
FAAN's MD Olubunmi Kuku urged global financiers at a summit to invest in Nigeria's aviation sector, citing strong market fundamentals and growth.
Apr 6, 20264 min
Business
Nigeria's Aviation Hub Ambition Faces Infrastructure and Policy Hurdles
Nigeria's bid for a major African aviation hub is stalled by poor airport infrastructure, excessive taxes, and the lack of strong domestic airlines.
Apr 3, 20265 min
Business
FAAN, Police Clash Over 'Bandit' Arrests at Akure Airport
Nigeria's FAAN and Ondo State Police issue conflicting reports over the arrest of alleged bandits near Akure Airport, raising security coordination questions.
Mar 17, 20264 min
Safety
FAAN Adopts Hybrid Payments Amid Major Nigerian Airport Upgrades
Nigeria's FAAN has adopted a hybrid payment system at airports to ease gridlock caused by its cashless policy amid a major airport rehabilitation.
Mar 13, 20265 min
Airports
FAAN Details Economic Strategy for Nigerian Airport Hub Status
FAAN's MD states achieving airport hub status requires broad economic growth and policy reform, not just new infrastructure, to boost passenger traffic.
Mar 9, 20264 min
Airports