Aviation

Knocks, Kudos Trail New Airport Projects

Criticisms have continued to follow the move to establish more airports in Nigeria. However, some experts hailed the move, saying it would spur socio—economic development in the states. Some experts see airport projects as unviable and a waste of resources, saying the resources ought to be channeled towards providing social amenities such as potable water, […]

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FG’s Airport Infrastructure Renewal

The decision by the federal government to embark on building additional terminals to its international airports some years ago was insightful as those facilities can now meet the needs of increasing passenger traffic Many Nigerians were surprised last week when the global body, Airport Council International (ACI), African Region gave the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) […]

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FAAN MD Backs First International Aviation Cargo Conference in Nigeria

The Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria Capt. Rabiu Yadudu has thrown his weight behind the first international aviation cargo conference Chinet ’21, organisers of the event, Atqnews has said. The Publisher of Atqnews, Ambassador Ikechi Uko said that the support of some Nigerian government agencies for the conference slated for […]

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Gunmen Kidnaps 9 at FAAN Residential Quarters, Kaduna Airport

Gunmen have attacked Kaduna Airport staff residing at  the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) quarters and reportedly abducted nine persons. The bandits were said to have gained access to the residential quarters through the airport runway in late Friday night into Saturday morning. The Corporate Affairs Manager of FAAN, Henrietta Yakubu confirmed the incident […]

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NNAMDI AZIKIWE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ABUJA NAMED BEST AIRPORT IN AFRICA

The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja has been awarded the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award 2020 as judged by their customers as the Best Airport by Size and Region (5 to 15 million passengers per year in Africa). This award represents the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) commitment to continuously improving customer experience across […]