Maintenance Of MMIA Conveyor Belts; FAAN Appeals For Patience

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it is conducting routine maintenance of the conveyor belts at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to the authority, this is contrary to the misinformation presently making the rounds online as depicted by some pictures posted suggesting a breakdown in the baggage processing system. FAAN said the procedure is in line …

FAAN Arrests Over 90 Persons For Theft, Fake Covid-19 Test In Abuja, Lagos

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has arrested over 90 persons, caught at both the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, carrying out nefarious activities. According to FAAN, the touts were arrested for various acts of illegality including Fake Covid-19 test results, Touting, Unauthorized entry, Trespass, Illegal Facilitation, Forgery, Loitering, Theft, Public nuisance …

Lagos Airport’s Car Park Safe For Travellers, Vehicles – FAAN

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said the car park at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, managed by Messrs Seymour Nigeria Limited is safe for travellers and vehicles. FAAN said this in reaction to a publication detailing complaints by motorists about how accessories are being stolen from their vehicles when parked at the car park. FAAN …

YULETIDE: FAAN Assures Air Travellers Of Safety, Security

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured air travellers and other airport users of safety, security and comfort, as the yuletide holidays approach. FAAN said it is fully prepared to play host to the myriads of passengers and other airport users that usually transit through the airports for the yuletide holidays. The Authority revealed that it has heightened …

FAAN Suspends Airfield Staff Over Runway Incident, Commence Investigation

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The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has averted a near incident involving a Max Air aircraft from Abuja, which landed on Runway 18L, and a maintenance vehicle belonging to the Civil Department of the Authority. Following the Incident, the authority said it has suspended the airfield officer on duty at the time of the incident. The Authority …

FAAN Collaborates With PEBEC On Capacity Building For Stakeholders

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has organized a training program for leaders and frontline officers of major stakeholders at the airports as part of ongoing efforts to improve on the quality of service delivery at the nation’s airports. According to FAAN, the training program is aimed at continuous …

FAAN Apprehends Arik Air Staff Over Passenger Extortion, Airline Suspends Staff

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Following the announcement by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) that it apprehended an Arik Air staff in connection with passenger extortion, the airline has suspended the staff indefinitely as it seeks to conduct its internal investigations, while FAAN also continues in its own investigations on the matter.   “The management of Arik Air (in Receivership) has suspended with …

FAAN Holds 2021 Security Week

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to host the year 2021 Security Week. This year’s event, with the theme “Promoting Security Culture in Nigerian Airports” is being held in accordance with the stipulations of Airports Council International (ACI-Africa) from 25th to 28th October, 2021. The opening ceremony, which will hold on the 25th October, at Abdulrahman Bello …

FAAN Trains 121 AVSEC Officers

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has completed the training of 121 aviation security officers.   According to FAAN, the AvSec officers drawn from the airports in Abuja, Maiduguri, Yola, Jos, Gombe, Dutse, Sokoto, Zaria, Kaduna, Kebbi, Makurdi and Katsina were taken through the mandatory 6 weeks STP 123 Basic Course, which was both intellectual and physical. FAAN revealed …

Ongoing Construction: FAAN To Temporarily Close MMIA Departure Drop Off Zone

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified passengers, airport users, stakeholders and the general public that effective Wednesday, October 6, 2021, there will be a temporary closure of the regular Drop Off Zone at the departure frontage of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The temporary closure is to allow for the completion of the ongoing canopy installation …