Aviation

FAAN TO EXPAND GAT, LAGOS

As part of efforts to improve on infrastructure and service delivery at the General Aviation Terminal, Lagos, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to expand the Zulu wing of the terminal. The expansion project, which will commence any moment from now, will only hamper passenger facilitation minimally at the terminal, as normal […]

Aviation

Despite COVID-19, Over 14.2m Passengers Travelled by Air in 2021

Notwithstanding the restrictions and devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the Nigerian economy, more than 14.2 million persons travelled by air in the country through domestic and international flights in 2021. Records from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) showed that the number of passengers on inbound domestic flights were 5, 977, 927, while […]

MMIA Aviation

FAAN’s Quest for Corruption Free Airports

After series of criticisms and exposure on video, the nefarious activities of many officials who work at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos and extort money from passengers, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) decided to end the unscrupulous practice, which has damaged its image globally. The agency recently announced measures and regulations […]

Aviation

Conflicting Signals over Plans to Concession Airport Terminals to State Governments

There is mixed reaction to the plan by the Lagos state government and Kano state government to take over the management of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport terminal and the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano Terminal respectively in the on-going programme to concession some major airport facilities in the country under the Public, Private Partnership […]