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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…

Kila at public lecture seeks youths’ growth as Dangote, FAAN boss, others bag excellence awards.

Posted on December 7, 2025December 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Director of the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS), Prof. Anthony Kila, has emphasised the critical need for a national and institutional shift towards deliberate excellence. Kila stated this at the Commonwealth Institute End-Of-The-Year public lecture and awards ceremony held in Lagos on December 4, 2025, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos. The NIIA auditorium buzzed with anticipation as students, academics, and professionals from different sectors. The theme, “Creating a Culture…

FAAN seeks replacement of national facilitation programme, to evict squatters

Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has called on the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on the need to release or upgrade the national facilitation programme. There are indications that the current Nigerian National Facilitation Programme (NNFP) is obsolete and may not meet the dynamics of airport security facilitation coordination. The Nigerian National Facilitation Programme (NNFP) is a programme designed to streamline and improve the efficiency of international air transport by…

FAAN digitises, provides contactless payment solution at airports

Posted on September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has concluded plans to roll out” Operations Go Cashless “, a contactless payment solution at airports nationwide. The pilot phase of the new arrangement, the authority said, will be flagged off with Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja According to a statement by the airport authority, the new payment architecture is part of its broader strategy to automate and digitise its operations. FAAN…

FAAN: How man with alcohol moved in front of airplane, culprits to face sanctions

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Wednesday gave a vivid account of an incident involving a passenger on a ValueJet aircraft. A video of a man attempting to stop a ValueJet aeroplane from departing the Abuja Airport on Tuesday had gone viral. The man said to be a popular Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAN 1), was nearly crushed by one of the wings of the aircraft as the aircraft departed the…

FAAN, NAMA report quashes Lufthansa’s crew claim over ‘unaware’ damaged Abuja runway

Posted on July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 by Wole Shadare

There are indications that the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) duly notified all airlines through a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) of a section of damaged section of the Abuja airport runway, which was supposed to keep airlines away for some time pending the repair of the bad portion. Lufthansa German Airlines’ A330 aircraft bound for Frankfurt last week was reportedly forced to offload 45 passengers. According to…

FAAN, firm sign strategic pact on human capital development

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to deliver on the six-point agenda of the Managing Director/Chief Executive, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku. In a landmark move toward global training excellence, the FAAN Training School has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ATOM Training Services, a world-class aviation training institute based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The agreement marks a major step forward in enhancing the capacity…

FAAN closes Enugu airport for two weeks to fix runway

Posted on April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said will shut down the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu to allow for essential runway maintenance works. According to the agency, the airport would be temporarily closed from April 22 to May 6th, 2025, for runway repairs. FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah in a statement early Saturday, explained that there is a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a…

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