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Non aeronautical source, FAAN’s structural shift to enhance revenue drive

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Chief Executive of Belujane Konsult, Mr Chris Azu Aligbe, has stated that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) transition from aeronautical revenue (fees from landing, parking, and passenger processing) to non-aeronautical revenue (commercial activities) is one of the most significant structural shifts in the agency’s history. He stated this with respect to the concession of many assets, including the toll gates at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,…

Nwosu-Igbo exits FAAN in blaze of glory

Posted on March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Saturday, March 7, 2026, marked the end of an era at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) as Mrs Ijeoma Blessing Nwosu-Igbo, the General Manager of Public Affairs, officially retired after more than two decades of meritorious service. The “Pen-Down” ceremony held at the FAAN Headquarters in Lagos was described by colleagues and industry stakeholders as a celebratory blaze of glory for a woman who has been a central pillar of aviation communication…

FAAN builds on momentum for cargo/freight centre, Abuja second runway, others

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Positions Abuja airport for growth, holds stakeholders meeting Building on the strategic momentum from the first quarter of 2026, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has moved from dialogue to implementation. The recent stakeholders meeting served as a launchpad for a multi-billion-naira infrastructure roadmap, specifically targeting the expansion of Nigeria’s air cargo capacity and the modernisation of its primary hubs. Consequently, FAAN has officially unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art dedicated cargo facility designed…

Source: How pressure from Finance Ministry caused FAAN’s cashless policy setback

Posted on March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The pressure from the Ministry of Finance, through a memo to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), for a March 1, 2026, deadline, without adequate preparation and infrastructure for the cashless policy at the two major airports in Lagos and Abuja, has been attributed to a catastrophic failure of the entire process. A source who was privy to the memo between the office of the Ministry of Finance but who pleaded anonymity because he…

Tinubu halts FAAN’s cashless policy amid pain for airport users

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Wole Shadare

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday ordered the immediate suspension of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) cashless policy. The directive was announced by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja. The policy, which was fully implemented on March 1, 2026, caused massive vehicular gridlock at major hubs such as Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport…

Cashless policy: Failed electronic transfers persist, users frustrated, FAAN works on solution to crisis

Posted on March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Minister apologises, assures policy success Why contactless payments are faster-FAAN MD Travellers lament delays, bottlenecks For decades, the sound of the Nigerian airport experience was defined by the clinking of coins and the rustling of naira notes at toll gates. But as of March 1, 2026, that sound has been replaced by the digital beep of scanners and, more recently, the frustrated honking…

FAAN, Customs cargo agent reach deal on port charge tariffs at MMIA

Posted on February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

After weeks of tension and protests that disrupted operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and Customs Licensed Cargo Agents have officially reached a compromise on new cargo port charges. The agreement was achieved at a stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday, February 2026, at the MMIA Terminal 2 Conference Room, chaired by the Director of Cargo Development and Services, Mr Lekan Thomas. The parties settled on a…

Tweaking FAAN’s cargo tariffs after two decades

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to implement a significant tariff adjustment effective February 2, 2026. This move, which includes a notable 257% increase in cargo charges, is framed by the authority as a vital step toward financial self-sufficiency and infrastructure modernisation. The agency’s expensive operational costs include runway, maintenance, airfield lighting, staff training and recurrent certification, environmental management (in line with ISO 14001 and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO standards),…

FAAN’s increased revenue paradox despite declined cargo throughput in 2025

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reported a notable paradox in its 2025 fiscal performance: increased revenue generation and collection efficiency despite a decline in total cargo throughput compared to 2024. This shift is largely attributed to aggressive operational reforms spearheaded by the Directorate of Cargo Development and Services, aimed at plugging chronic revenue leakages and modernising legacy processes. The Authority’s ability to grow income while handling less volume stems from several strategic…

FAAN achieves milestone with elite dual ISO certifications

Posted on January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 by Wole Shadare

This is a significant milestone for the Nigerian aviation sector as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially announced its attainment of dual ISO certifications, placing it among the global elite of airport management organisations. The achievement follows a rigorous independent audit by MSECB, Canada, and represents the culmination of an Integrated ISO Policy initiative launched late last year by the Managing Director, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku. This confirms that FAAN’s operational processes—ranging from…

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