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Nigeria’s private jet ownership rises to 157 from 44 in 20 years, Task Force reveals findings

Posted on July 29, 2024July 29, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Findings reveal illegal operators undermine security, Govt, losses revenue Operations opaque The operations and acquisition of private jets in Nigeria have risen exponentially. From a mere 44 private business jets in the country in 2005, Two decades on in 2024, that number has risen to 157; an increase of 357 percent over two decades. However, the increase in the acquisition of these flying objects is not for just navigating in luxury from one corner of…

FAAN Task Force raids criminals’ hideout, arrests five, dismantles shanties at Lagos airport

Posted on January 13, 2024January 13, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Joint Monitoring Task Force (JMTF) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos has carried out a raid of the Joint Users Hydrant Installation (JUHI) canal and the international access road bridge with the exercise leading to the arrest of five suspects. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah in a statement on Saturday lamented the gradual transformation of the JUHI canal which she said was fast turning into a potential…