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CIBN confers prestigious Honorary Fellowship on FAAN MD, Onabanjo-Kuku

Posted on November 1, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has conferred its prestigious Honorary Fellowship on Mrs Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Onabanjo-Kuku receives her certificate The award recognises her distinguished career trajectory and significant contributions spanning the banking, financial services, and aviation sectors. The Institute formally conferred the award at its Fellowship Investiture Ceremony on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Harbour Point Events…

Tinubu appoints Keyamo to lead APC air mobilisation directorate, Farouk Umar, Kuku as dep. directors

Posted on October 25, 2026October 26, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a strategic move to strengthen logistics and ensure seamless nationwide reach ahead of the 2027 general elections, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, to head the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council’s Directorate of Air Mobilisation. Farouk Umar and Keyamo Keyamo will lead the newly established strategic operational unit, anchored by top aviation sector leaders. The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria…

Minister, Ganduje laud Kuku over upgraded Lagos Hajj terminal

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, have lauded the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, for the successful completion and upgrade of the Pilgrim Terminal Building at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The top officials expressed their satisfaction during a comprehensive inspection tour of the newly upgraded facility, praising the…

Keyamo, Kuku, Corporates Rally Behind Aviation Hall of Fame, Preparations Peak

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Inductees’ List Out Soon Preparations are in top gear for the next induction ceremony of the Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame, with organisers confirming that final screening of nominees has been completed and arrangements are nearing completion. Organisers, Wole Shadare and Gboyega Adeoye, say the event will celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s aviation industry. They commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for his strong…

Nation playing aviation underinvestment catch-up, says Kuku

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

Infrastructure only half the battle, warned Sanusi, Uriesi The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, delivered a blunt assessment of Nigeria’s aviation investment climate at the first-quarter 2026 Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI) Business Breakfast Meeting in Lagos on Thursday. Kuku noted that the country is still playing catch-up after years of underinvestment, stressing that the government alone cannot fund the scale of development required across…

Kuku: We’re leveraging technology to improve new Lagos airport terminal

Posted on March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Mrs Olubunmi Kuku is the managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). In this interview with CNBC monitored by WOLE SHADARE, she speaks about the plan to turn the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos terminal under construction, into Africa’s premier aviation hub, how to drive passenger traffic effectively, and the provision of transit facilities at the major airports across the country, among others The big decision came from the President last week on the…

Kuku mandates cash transaction cessation nationwide, gives Feb 28 deadline

Posted on February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Abolishes physical cash receipt The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken a definitive step toward modernising its revenue collection, with Managing Director Mrs Olubunmi Kuku mandating a total cessation of cash transactions nationwide by February 28, 2026. This move is not just a localised initiative but a direct alignment with the Federal Government’s broader fiscal reforms, specifically the “No Physical Cash Receipt Policy” reinforced by the Office of the Accountant-General of the…

Kuku: How Nigeria’s cargo ecosystem can meet international standards

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Cargo, critical economic driver, says Nwuba Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said the country is ready to become the vibrant core of the continent’s cargo network — a strategic gateway linking high-value goods, pharmaceuticals, and fresh produce to global markets. She described this not as a distant aspiration but as a future already being built through decisive reforms and partnerships. She urged stakeholders to actively contribute to…

Kuku justifies N712bn Lagos airport rebuild project, says Terminal I obsolete

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, stated that Terminal One of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, is not only obsolete but also an infrastructure that has outlived its lifespan. She lamented that the facility that was built 50 years ago had not undergone major rehabilitation, stressing that it had not undergone rehabilitation ever since the facility was constructed. Kuku further stated that a lot of…

FAAN MD, Kuku elected ACI vice-president, Africa, permanent member World Governing Board

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In a historic moment for Nigeria and the entire African aviation sector, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been elected as the Vice President of ACI Africa. This election not only highlights her leadership but also elevates her from her previous role as Regional Advisor for Africa to a permanent member on the ACI World Governing Board. The ratification took place during the 34th ACI…

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