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FAAN holds National Aviation Conference April 1-4 in Abuja

The Federal airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has concluded plans to organise “National Aviation Conference” that is slated to be held in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The conference, with the theme ‘Advancing the Frontiers of Possibilities for Safe, Secure and Profitable Air Transport’ is aimed at providing a veritable platform for brainstorming and sharing  […]

New FAAN Boss, Yadudu Aviation

FAAN, Stakeholders Seek End to Bird Strikes at Airports

The Managing Director, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Captain Rabiu Yadudu, has urged industry stakeholders to come together and intensify the fight to significantly curb wildlife menace at airports. Yadudu, said this would reduce such hazards as bird strike, improve safety and also reduce funds spent on repairs and checks due to the incidents […]

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja Aviation

Uber Driver Goes Berserk, Strips Naked over Impounded Vehicle

There was commotion at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja Wednesday, when an Uber driver out of frustration and a sense of intimidation, allegedly stripped himself naked, as protest against manhandling by official taxi operators at the airport. The operators in collaboration with a task force organised by the Federal Airports Authroity of Nigeria (FAAN) […]

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Toll Gate Controversy: FAAN Terminates I-CUBE Contract

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has terminated the concession agreement it has with I-CUBE West Africa, the company handling the toll collection at the  Murtala Muhammed International Airport Access gate due to the controversy generated when labour unilaterally took over the collection of tolls at the gate. FAAN said the termination of the […]

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Aviation unions dislodge concessionaire, seize control of Lagos Airport toll gate

Air Transport Senior Staff Services Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP) and the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), yesterday seized control of the Murtala Muhammed Airport access gate, Lagos. Following series of meetings between the leadership of the unions and the management of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria […]