The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has recorded “a landmark advancement in aviation safety, as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) acknowledges Nigeria’s significant progress in Aerodrome and Ground Aids (AGA) under the 2026 Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM).” In a statement the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, said: Nigeria’s overall Effective Implementation (EI) score rose …
FAAN MD Projects Strong Export Growth As Nigeria-UK Trade Hits £8.1bn
The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has projected that Nigeria’s export potential to the United Kingdom is set for significant growth by highlighting the rising trade volumes and new market opportunities within the aviation sector. According to FAAN the Managing Director was speaking at a forum hosted by the Nigerian-British Chamber …
Nigeria’s Aviation Permanent Secretary Visits FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) hosted the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Mahmud Adam Kambari, on a high-level familiarization visit to its headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos. FAAN said: “The visit marked a significant step in deepening institutional synergy between the Ministry and FAAN, with a focus on advancing efficiency, sustainability, and …
Nigeria Implements Hybrid Payment System At Airports Access Gates
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN has directed the implementation of a hybrid payment system that allows the use of both cash and card payments at all airports access gates to ease payment arrangements. The recently introduced cashless payment options at airport access gates had led to chaos at the airports leading to its suspension. …
FAAN Reiterates Commitment To Nationwide Airports Cashless Payment System
The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has reiterated “the Authority’s resolve to fully implement a cashless payment system across all airport payment points nationwide, effective February 28, 2026.” Ina statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, “the reaffirmation came during a visit by executives and members of …
FAAN And Customs Licensed Cargo Agents Agree On Cargo Port Charges At MMIA
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has reached “an agreement with Customs Licensed Cargo Agents operating at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on the proposed review of cargo port charges. In a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, “The agreement was achieved at a stakeholders’ meeting held on …
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority Certifies Port-Harcourt And Kano Airports
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has certified the Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Port Harcourt and the Aminu Kano International Airports, a move which enhances the safety profile of the two aerodromes. The certification was announced at a ceremony at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The certification of the two aerodromes also boosts the confidence of operators into those …
Nigeria To Host ACI-Africa 2026 Regional Conference
Nigeria has confirmed its readiness to host the 2026 Airport Council International (Africa) Regional Conference and in preparation for the airport event ACI Africa Secretary, Mr. Ali Tounsi visited Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo. SAN. In a statement signed by Mr. Henry Agbebire, Director, Public Affairs And Consumer Protection, the Federal Airports Authority of …
Nigeria’s Aviation Industry Challenges Are Investment Opportunities- FAAN MD
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku has stated that the challenges and gaps in the Nigerian aviation industry should not just be seen as obstacles but evidence of “Nigeria’s unparalleled investment portfolio.” While giving her opening speech and welcome remarks at the 2025 FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC) which held in Lagos, Nigeria, …
FAAN Board Carries Out Strategic Inspection of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
According to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in a bold demonstration of commitment to operational excellence and infrastructural renewal, the Chairman of the Board of the Authority, His Excellency, Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, CON other members of the Board on an extensive inspection tour of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). In a statement by Mr. Henry …








