September 18, 2025
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Gateway International Airport Secures Nigeria’s First Aerodrome Operational Permit 

Ilisan-Iperu, Ogun State — September 5, 2025  The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted the Gateway International Airport in Ogun State Nigeria’s first-ever Aerodrome Operational Permit (AOP), marking a historic milestone in the country’s aviation sector. The certification followed a technical inspection by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), which confirmed the Instrument Landing

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Airport Customs General

Customs Nabs Passenger with $49,000 Undeclared Cash at Lagos Airport

Lagos, Nigeria – August 15, 2025  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command, has arrested a passenger found with $49,000 in undeclared cash during routine outbound clearance checks in Lagos. The passenger, whose identity remains undisclosed, was intercepted while preparing to board an outbound flight after Customs officers discovered the funds

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Airport General

FG Approves ₦712.26 Billion Overhaul of Lagos Airport Terminal, Unveils ₦49.9 Billion Perimeter Security Boost

August 1, 2025 | Abuja  The Federal Government has taken a historic step toward modernizing Nigeria’s aviation landscape by approving a ₦712.26 billion full-scale rehabilitation of Terminal One at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the country’s busiest air travel hub. The massive infrastructure investment was approved during the latest Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting

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Airport General

FG Approves ₦46.39 Billion for Malam Aminu Kano International Airport Upgrade

Abuja, August 1, 2025  In a renewed drive to boost Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure, the Federal Government has approved the sum of ₦46.39 billion for the comprehensive upgrade of Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano State. The approval was granted during the latest Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

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Airport General

Governor Umo Eno Approves Over N1.1 Billion for Major Upgrade of Victor Attah International Airport

In a decisive move to strengthen aviation infrastructure and improve service delivery in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno has approved the release of N1.194 billion for the comprehensive upgrade of critical facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport. This development was confirmed through official government communication, indicating that the fund will be directed toward

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Airport General

FAAN Hosts Stakeholders’ Forum to Strengthen Partnerships with Airport Concessionaires

LAGOS — In a strategic move to foster collaboration and drive sustainable growth across Nigeria’s aviation sector, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), through its Directorate of Commercial and Business Development, convened a high-level Stakeholders’ Forum with airport concessionaires on Monday, June 23, 2025. The forum, held under the theme “Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable

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Airport General Policy update

FAAN to Implement New Tariff Regime, Ends Cash Transactions at Airports Nationwide

Abuja – June 24, 2025 – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a significant shift in its operational procedures, revealing plans to increase tariffs across its airports and abolish cash payments at all service points as part of broader reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and revenue collection. According to a statement

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Airport Aviation Transportation World

AU Commission Mourns Victims of Air India Flight 171 Tragedy

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | June 12, 2025 – The African Union Commission has extended its condolences to the Government and people of India following the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171, which claimed at least 204 lives. In a statement released by the Information & Communication Directorate, the AU expressed profound sorrow for the

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Airport Aviation General

Air Peace Accuses Prominent Politician of Disrupting Operations, Assaulting Staff

Lagos, Nigeria – June 11, 2025 – Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, has raised alarm over what it described as a brazen act of interference and assault by a prominent Nigerian politician, who allegedly disrupted its operations and physically assaulted members of its ground staff at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a strongly worded

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Airport Business Economy

Nigerians Reduce Air Travel By About 30% As Economic Pressure And Visa Hurdles Bite

Nigeria’s aviation sector is experiencing a sharp downturn, with domestic passenger numbers falling by approximately 30% and international travel even more drastically impacted, driven by harsh economic realities and more restrictive visa regimes. According to data from the NCAA and FAAN, domestic air travel dropped from 9.47 million passengers in the first half of 2022

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