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Babalakin inspects MMA2 facility ahead of regional operations kickoff

Posted on October 29, 2026October 29, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Lagos, Dr Wale Babalakin (SAN), has carried out a comprehensive inspection of key facilities at the terminal as preparations gather momentum for the commencement of regional flight operations. The inspection follows a landmark settlement agreement that resolved the long-standing MMA2 concession dispute, a key regulatory step clearing the path for the private terminal operator to expand beyond domestic routes into…

Breaking the 19-Year Jinx: How MMA2 resolution reclaimed Nigeria’s aviation PPP future

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

For years, the legal battles surrounding MMA2 served as a cautionary tale regarding policy instability, contractual risks, and enforcement challenges in Nigerian infrastructure concessions, writes WOLE SHADARE For nearly two decades, travellers navigating Lagos’s bustling transport arteries faced a stark contradiction. On one side stood the sleek, glass-and-steel facade of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) Nigeria’s flagship privately operated domestic airport terminal, engineered and built by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) under the leadership…

MMA2: Responding to Growing Passenger Traffic Through Capacity Expansion, Collaborative Solutions

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

The rapid growth in Nigeria’s aviation market is creating new demands on airport infrastructure and operations, requiring airport operators, airlines, government agencies and other stakeholders to continuously adapt to changing passenger volumes. The issue has come into sharper focus during the ongoing ACI Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Abuja, themed “Next-Gen Airports: Driving Performance and Resilience.” The conference is bringing together aviation stakeholders to examine how African airports can respond to growing demand through…

At retreat, Babalakin signals new era for MMA2, BASL prepares to sign concession settlement agreement

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has concluded a high-powered three-day mid-year strategic management retreat as it positions itself for a major leap toward regional expansion and international operations. Themed “Leadership for Total Quality Delivery,” the retreat brought together senior management and key stakeholders to map out strategic priorities, reinforce core values, and align leadership for BASL’s next phase of growth. Addressing executives at the opening session, BASL…

MMA2: How diplomacy succeeded over litigation

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

For the Nigerian aviation industry, the end of this imbroglio is more than just a settlement; it is the removal of a sovereign risk tag that has kept international airport investors away from the shores for two decades, writes WOLE SHADARE For two decades, the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) stood as both a monument to Nigerian ingenuity and a tombstone for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). It was a “Cold War” fought not with tanks, but…

New MMA2 slot policy to solve terminal congestion, enhance airlines performance

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

First private terminal to introduce precision-based system in Nigeria For years, the experience at major Nigerian airports during peak hours was predictable: a sea of passengers packed into check-in halls, long security queues stretching toward the entrances, and a symphony of delayed announcements echoing through the terminals. The recent rollout of the slot system at MMA2 represents the first time a private terminal in Nigeria has moved away from a first-come, first-served model to a…

MMA2, WEMA Bank Ink Partnership For Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), once again opened its doors to MBR Signature Events and Entertainment Company through a vibrant partnership with Wema Bank to usher the spirit of Christmas into the terminal. While welcoming guests to the event, Mr. Kola Bamigboye, Acting Chief Operating Officer and Head, Space & Premises Management, expressed delight in hosting the ceremony. He stated that BASL is pleased to welcome…

MMA2 Prioritizes Safety, Decorum At Yuletide

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) is becoming a beehive of activities as the year draws to a close. This season, characterised by festive anticipation, underscores MMA2’s critical role in Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure. As is the practice, the terminal is fully operational and prepared to handle the peak rush, ensuring that the spirit of celebration begins the moment you step through the doors. This is evident by the decorations in and around the terminal….

MMA2: PPP model still holds the ace

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Wole Shadare

By Steve Omolale One of the major challenges facing Nigeria today is the embarrassing dearth of public infrastructure. The country’s geometric rise in population over the last decades has led to too much pressure on the available public facilities, rendering them inadequate. Massive corruption in the public sector has not helped matters either, and this cuts across all the sectors of the economy. But in saner climes where those at the helm attach much importance…

MMA2 @ 18: Proof of PPP’s magic wand, By Steve Omolale

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Wole Shadare

That the iconic Murtala Mohammed Airport Terminal Two, Ikeja, Lagos, popularly known as MMA2, is still standing solid 18 years after it started operation is a testament to the resilience, innovativeness, tenacity and diehard commitment and belief of its promoter and management that the project could, and has, indeed, revolutionised the country’s aviation sector. It is also a strident proof that the private sector holds the ace for the development of the Nigerian economy. As…

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