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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…

Lagos airport fire caused significant damage to critical infrastructure-Minister

Posted on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 by Wole Shadare

· NIMET equipment in ruins, offices wiped out, mobile tower deployed The fire incident at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 1 in Lagos on Monday caused significant damage to critical infrastructure. Following an on-the-spot inspection of the burnt terminal by the Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, accompanied by the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, the Aviation Minister confirmed that, while the building was already slated for demolition,…

Airspace shut, reopens, aircraft diverted over Lagos airport inferno

Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

· BA, Lufthansa, Emirates diverted to Abuja, Malabo · FAAN MD, Kuku, assures travellers of safety A significant fire outbreak at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 1 on Monday led to a temporary shutdown of the Lagos airspace and widespread flight disruptions. The airspace, however, was opened at about 7.30 pm, with Ethiopian Airlines being the first to take off at 7.40 pm after the aerodrome was opened. The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) was working…

ValueJet Expands Lagos–Owerri Route with Daily Flights from March 23, 2026

Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet has announced the commencement of daily flights between Lagos and Owerri, effective March 23, 2026, strengthening connectivity between Nigeria’s commercial hub and the South-East region. The airline, which currently operates three weekly flights on the Lagos–Owerri route, is increasing frequency to seven flights a week in response to growing passenger demand and the need for more flexible travel options for business and leisure travellers. With this expansion, customers travelling between Lagos and Owerri will…

New Wi-Fi roll out ends 11 years internet dark age at Lagos, Abuja airports

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

FAAN, MTN partnership returns connectivity to aerodromes After roughly 11 years without a reliable, airport-wide internet service, free public Wi-Fi was officially launched at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Thursday. This return of connectivity is the result of a new partnership between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and MTN Nigeria. The service is currently live in MMIA Terminal 2 (the new terminal) and has also been launched simultaneously at…

Qatar makes forced landing in Lagos after mid-air technical fault

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

A Qatar Airways aircraft carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members made a safe emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Friday night. The emergency was triggered by a technical fault that developed mid-air within Nigerian airspace. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) activated its response plan immediately after receiving distress calls through the 767/112 toll-free lines. Despite tense moments, the pilot successfully executed a forced landing on…

Lagos-Accra route: Market cannibalisation

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The saturation of the Lagos-Accra air route, where multiple Nigerian and regional carriers are competing, carries significant implications, primarily involving financial risk for the airlines and volatile benefits for passengers, writes WOLE SHADARE The wait is finally over as United Nigeria Airlines announces the commencement of direct flights to Accra, Ghana, beginning November 10, 2025. The commencement of the Accra route by the airline, no doubt, would serve as an important part of the…

Delta Enhances Lagos–Atlanta Service with A350-900

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Mega carrier, Delta Air Lines, is enhancing the travel experience for customers this winter with the deployment of its next-generation Airbus A350-900 and Airbus A330-900neo aircraft on the Lagos to Atlanta route. The seasonal upgrade is designed to meet the strong demand for travel during the busy winter and holiday period, while offering customers more comfort, an improved onboard experience across all cabins of service, and increased cargo capacity. Through late November, customers will see…

Delta’s aircraft from Lagos to Atlanta makes emergency landing in Accra over smoke in galley

Posted on September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Panic gripped many of the passengers onboard Delta Flight 55 when the A330-200 aircraft taking them to Atlanta, United States, made an emergency landing at the Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana. A couple onboard the aircraft told New Telegraph that the aircraft left Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday at 11:40 am, but shortly after, the pilots made an emergency landing at Accra Airport. The source of the emergency stop in Accra was due to smoke…

SAA increases Lagos, Sao Paulo, Accra flights for peak festive season

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Wole Shadare

One of Africa’s leading airlines, South African Airways (SAA), has announced additional flights across key regional and international routes to meet growing demand during the upcoming festive season. Starting from October 6, 2025, the airline will raise its frequency to six from OR Tambo International Airport to Lagos, bringing its weekly flight operations to Lagos to six from four, an indication of the profitability of the route to the carrier. Monday and Tuesday are the…

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