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Stakeholders: Collaboration, Intelligence Sharing Will Improve Security at Nation’s Airports

Stakeholders in the aviation industry have called for review of policies guiding the operations of security agencies at the airports, insisting on collaboration and intelligence sharing by security operatives at the nation’s airports, in order to overcome the growing security challenges in air travel. Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the State Security Service […]

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FAAN

In Line with ICAO Recommendation, FAAN Upgrades Security Infrastructure at Nation’s Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has upgraded security infrastructure at Nigeria’s airports, especially international airports in line with Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPS), which are technical specifications adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). To this end, the agency has replaced most of the security equipment with modern, state-of-the-art alternatives at the […]

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Keyamo Orders Dismantling of Joint Luggage Inspection Table, Launches New Reforms at MMIA, GAT

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the dismantling of joint inspection tables managed by multiple security agencies, which they use for physical inspection of passengers’ luggage. The Minister said, henceforth, inspections will focus on intelligence-based screening, use of advanced scanning technology equipment, and non-physical passenger profiling to enhance efficiency and accuracy, insisting that these new reforms must […]

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Airlines

As FAAN Fortifies Security at Nigerian Airports

One of the major challenges in air transport is fortifying security at airports to protect travellers, aircraft and airport users. Since the advent of terrorism, airport security had become very critical, as it has become a crucial factor in certifying and evaluating airports around the world. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has enjoyed […]

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FAAN

ASRTI Seeks Improved Security Measures, Passenger Comfort

Industry think-tank, Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI) has demanded from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) improved safety measures, passenger comfort, security and infrastructure standards at airports across Nigeria. The body made the demand when it met with the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku at the agency headquarters in Lagos on […]

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