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FAAN MD: Financing talks for Lagos airport rail extension reach advanced stage

Posted on October 18, 2026October 18, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Efforts to integrate Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) into the Lagos Mass Transit Red Line rail network have gained significant traction, with financing discussions now at an advanced stage, according to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). FAAN’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, disclosed this while serving as a keynote panellist at the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon, Portugal, held under the theme ‘Defining the Airport of the Future…

Lagos light rail to connect MMIA directly to Marina, city center, FAAN, CCECC mark landside concrete work completion

Posted on October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have finalised plans to extend the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line directly into Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The project aims to integrate the airport directly into the state’s broader rail network, offering seamless, fast access between the airport and the heart of the city. Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, disclosed this during an interview with…

FAAN sparks Next-Gen interest with NYSC, high school aviation career programme

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken a decisive step toward closing the future talent gap in the aviation sector by hosting its New Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Training Programme in Lagos. Designed to expose youth to the vast ecosystem of aviation careers beyond traditional flight deck and cabin crew roles, the initiative brought together members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) alongside students from MMA Secondary School, Air Force Secondary…

FAAN targets seamless travel at MMIA with Biometric gates, digital upgrades

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, has laid out a bold vision for a completely overhauled MMIA, one defined not just by reinforced structures and modern architecture, but by smart technology, biometric precision, and contactless operations. Speaking on the sidelines of the just-concluded 35th Airport Council International (ACI-Africa) in Abuja, she said, “We are reimagining the future of MMIA. “This is far more than a physical…

Streamlining Cargo Operations: FAAN Engages Top Freight Agents

Posted on September 12, 2026September 12, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has moved to boost Nigeria’s air cargo ecosystem by holding a strategic engagement with the top 100 Licensed Customs Agents operating at the Pilgrims and Cargo Terminal (PCT) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Organised by FAAN’s Directorate of Cargo Development and Services (DCDS), the forum focused on resolving operational bottlenecks, strengthening inter-agency collaboration, and improving overall service delivery across the air cargo value chain. Stakeholders highlighted…

FAAN, e-hailing operators: Imperative of balancing passenger convenience with airport security

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Across Nigeria’s major aviation gateways, the explosion of app-based rideshare services like Uber and Bolt has revolutionised ground transport, delivering unprecedented convenience to arriving passengers. However, this digital mobility boom has introduced complex operational challenges at terminals. FAAN is implementing stricter oversight measures, aiming not to restrict modern e-hailing platforms, but to seamlessly integrate them into a secure, transparent, and world-class airport ecosystem, writes WOLE SHADARE Across global civil aviation, the airport landside experience, spanning…

FAAN resolves airport transit crisis, apologises to passengers, approves Bolt operations

Posted on August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has offered an unreserved apology to the travelling public following days of disruption and public outcry stemming from a crackdown on e-hailing services across its airport terminals. The aviation security authority also announced a major breakthrough, confirming it has reached a new operational framework agreement with e-hailing giant Bolt, clearing the platform to resume immediate pickups at all FAAN-managed airports nationwide. The standoff began after FAAN moved to…

FAAN impounds six Air Peace buses after fleeing drivers block Lagos airport taxiway

Posted on August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has impounded six Air Peace coaster buses after they were used to block a taxiway at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. The vehicles have been towed to the Lagos Airport Police Station as law enforcement launches a manhunt for the drivers, who reportedly fled the scene after parking on the active airfield. The high-level security breach followed a picketing exercise by aviation unions over two primary grievances:…

Enugu Air: FAAN Calls for Patience as NSIB Begins Investigation

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The recent runway excursion involving an Enugu Air Embraer E170 at Benin Airport has expectedly dominated public discourse, triggering heightened anxiety after dramatic footage of the stranded aircraft flooded social media platforms within minutes of the incident. However, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has strongly condemned the rush to judgment by self-proclaimed aviation experts who assigned blame before official investigative bodies could even secure the scene. Speaking to Aviation Metric at the weekend,…

FAAN Unveils 2025 By-Laws, Overhauls Regulatory Framework After 21 Years

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

In a major move to align airport operations with modern global standards, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially unveiled its 2025 Bye-Laws—marking the first comprehensive review of the Authority’s regulatory framework in 21 years. The FAAN Bye-Laws—under steady reinforcement and heightened public enforcement through 2025 and 2026—form the regulatory toolkit for managing order, safety, access, and commerce across all federal airport premises nationwide. While rooted in the Civil Aviation Act 2022 and international…

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