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Babalakin lauds Tinubu over 19 years BASL, FG dispute resolution, pledges mass job creation

Posted on October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Says infrastructure growth after concession underway The Chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), Dr Wale Babalakin, SAN, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the historic signing of a settlement agreement that permanently resolves the protracted 19-year legal and commercial impasse surrounding the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), Lagos. Babalakin described the breakthrough as a landmark victory not just for the concessionaire, but for Nigeria’s entire aviation sector and the business landscape. Speaking…

Aviation Hall of Fame promoters, BASL sign landmark MoU

Posted on August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Hall of Fame montage installation begins at MMA2 Preparations for the second induction into the Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) reached a major milestone on Monday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between NAHF and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2). The landmark ceremony took place at the BASL headquarters in Lagos. BASL was represented by Head of Marketing and Creative Services, Gbubemi Vera Aibangbe,…

At retreat, Babalakin signals new era for MMA2, BASL prepares to sign concession settlement agreement

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has concluded a high-powered three-day mid-year strategic management retreat as it positions itself for a major leap toward regional expansion and international operations. Themed “Leadership for Total Quality Delivery,” the retreat brought together senior management and key stakeholders to map out strategic priorities, reinforce core values, and align leadership for BASL’s next phase of growth. Addressing executives at the opening session, BASL…

SAHCO MD visits BASL, to deepen collaboration with terminal operator

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO), Mrs Adenike Aboderin, alongside members of the company’s executive management team, paid a courtesy visit to Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Lagos, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional collaboration and deepen operational synergy within Nigeria’s aviation sector. The meeting, which brought together key officials from both organisations, provided an opportunity for extensive discussions on…

BASL: Why we adjusted parking tariff

Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), disclosed that the decision to adjust the parking tariffs comes after a comprehensive review of its operational costs and a commitment to maintaining the world-class standards that MMA2 is known for. The firm further stated that the decision was implemented strictly as an operational measure to address severe congestion, discourage long-term vehicle abandonment, and restore parking availability for legitimate airport users. …

BASL boss, Jibodu, tasks govt to encourage investments with PPP support

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Chief Operating Officer, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2), Remi Jibodu, has called on the Federal Government to encourage existing Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The support of such ventures, he said, would greatly encourage more people to invest not only in aviation but in other sectors that the government may not have the ready resources to invest in. Jibodu The MMA2 concession agreement under the Build Operate and Transfer…

BASL boosts cargo capacity with new cold storage facilities at MMA2

Posted on August 18, 2024August 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) has invested massively in a 25-tonne cold storage facility at its terminal to boost air cargo capacity and offer seamless belly-cargo services. Unveiling the cold storage facilities at the weekend amid fanfare, the terminal operator came up with an innovation that is arguably the first of its kind by any airport terminal operator in Nigeria, repositioning its desire to continue to offer…

BASL moves to decongest apron, to apply slot system for airlines

Posted on January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Renews hope for regional operations from MMA2 In a bid to decongest the apron, the management of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) has concluded plans to deploy technology to map out a slot system for the airlines including the removal of unserviceable airplanes on the active apron at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2). Head of Aeronauticals, BASL, Remi Jibodu while speaking with the media at the weekend in Lagos said, “You mentioned the issue of apron…

BASL commits to providing world-class service delivery at MMA2

Posted on January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) said it was committed to providing world-class aviation services at the ultra-modern terminal. The firm in its New Year message stated that as it bids farewell to the challenges and triumphs of the past year, it equally reflects on the resilience and commitment demonstrated by its staff and collaborators, especially during the 2023 festive season. “We extend heartfelt New Year wishes…

Flight delays/cancellations: BASL COO, Odukoya defends airlines, makes case for passengers

Posted on December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Bi-Courtney Aviation, Mrs. Tosan Duncan Odukoya, has joined her voice with other experts in the industry to correct the impression by air travellers that airlines are always to be blamed for flight disruptions arising from delays and cancellations. Odukoya stated that the paramount factor in flight operations is safety, hence airlines for safety must delay or cancel flights when the need arises. She also argued that it is unfair…