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FAAN, security agencies collaborate to tackle touting, passengers’ harassment at Lagos airport

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FAAN, security agencies collaborate to tackle touting, passengers’ harassment at Lagos airport

Worried by the continuous touting and harassment of travellers at the screening points at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku summoned heads of all security agencies at the Lagos airport intending to nip the menace in the bud. At the meeting, Mrs Kuku launched “Operation AirClean,” making it clear that she has the full backing of the Honourable Minister of Aviation and…

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It takes team work, efficiency to run massive airport system like FAAN, says Dati

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It takes team work, efficiency to run massive airport system like FAAN, says Dati

Yakubu Dati was the General Manager of Public Affairs of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and a former Commissioner for Information and later Commissioner for Land and Survey, Plateau State. In this interview with Television Continental (TVC) monitored by Aviation Metric on Thursday, he speaks about the giant strides  by the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku to improve age-long infrastructure decay at many of the country’s airports, the recertification of the…

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FAAN applies strategy to tackle over N3 trillion airport infrastructure deficit

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FAAN applies strategy to tackle over N3 trillion airport infrastructure deficit

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku said the agency is taking a bigger, bolder approach to fixing decrepit infrastructure at the country’s airports that had been left for so long. She noted that the infrastructure gaps at airports that stakeholders put at more than N3 trillion won’t change overnight. Kuku who spoke at the Business Breakfast Meeting put together by the Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI) in…

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NCAA: How FAAN closed 165 gaps to get Abuja, Lagos airports recertification

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NCAA: How FAAN closed 165 gaps to get Abuja, Lagos airports recertification

…To commence second phase exercise for other aerodromes   The Acting Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo said the renewal of the aerodrome certificates for Lagos and Abuja airports – marks an important milestone in the country’s journey towards achieving excellence in aviation safety and security. He, however, disclosed that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) got the recertification for the Lagos and Abuja airports after closing 136 items or…

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FAAN’s pension liability hits over N200 billion, may hamper concession

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FAAN’s pension liability hits over N200 billion, may hamper concession

Expert backs national carrier, says country’s aviation market eroded    The inability of the workers of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to join the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) scheme in 2004 has pushed the pension liability of the agency to over N200 billion.  The National President of Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and President of Joint Aviation Trade Union’s Forum (JATUF) Ilitrus Ahmadu who spoke to Aviation Metric on Thursday at…

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FAAN to eliminate complex check-in procedure at airports

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FAAN to eliminate complex check-in procedure at airports

…Partners IATA The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku has emphasised that the continuous improvement of security protocols is a top priority for the agency, particularly in an evolving global aviation landscape where safety is paramount. This is coming as she called on enhanced collaboration between the authority and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to strengthen and promote the sustainable growth of Nigeria’s aviation industry. Kuku explained…

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Why FAAN restricts cargo operations to designated areas, imposes N5000 non-compliant levy-Orah

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Why FAAN restricts cargo operations to designated areas, imposes N5000 non-compliant levy-Orah

   Dismisses extortion allegation of officers The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has called on cargo agents travellers and all people dealing in cargo to restrict their cargo operations to designated cargo areas by utilizing proper vehicles, and personnel and to pay the necessary levies. FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah in a statement on Tuesday said FAAN’s cargo policies are designed to ensure adherence to international best practices,…

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FAAN, committee to grow air cargo business in Nigeria

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FAAN, committee to grow air cargo business in Nigeria

The Directorate of Cargo Development Services at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olalekan Thomas said the purpose of its establishment is to grow air cargo in Nigeria and subsequently contribute its fair share to the economy and move Nigeria’s position as part of the leading exporting nations in Africa. He stated this when the aviacargo committee stated this when its members paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine…

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Airports transformation ‘ll boost positive image for Nigeria, says FAAN MD

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Airports transformation ‘ll boost positive image for Nigeria, says FAAN MD

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria ( FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku said the deliberate transformations ongoing at Nigerian airports are geared towards enhancing passengers’ experience and boosting a positive image of Nigeria. According to Kuku who spoke during a courtesy visit to her office by the Yinka Folami-led executive Council of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), the key transformation ecosystem also consists of zero tolerance against activities inimical…

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