16 h. ago Lagos airport may face decongestion as Ogun airport roars to life

Tribune Online Lagos airport may face decongestion as Ogun airport roars to life With its modern facilities and operational readiness, the Gateway International Airport is poised to become a catalyst for trade, investment, and Lagos airport may face decongestion as Ogun airport roars to life Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Airports Authority Unveils Cashless Policy, Targets 75% Revenue Increase

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has targeted a 75 per cent increase in its revenue as it integrates its new cashless policy in more points across the airports. Speaking during the launch of ‘Operations Go Cashless’ at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA) on Monday, the managing director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, […]

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1 week ago FAAN Launches Operation Go Cashless At Lagos, Abuja Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in collaboration with Paystack, has announced the introduction of Operation Go Cashless, a cashless and contactless payment system across all Nigerian airports. The initiative will begin at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, on September 29, 2025. According to […] The post FAAN Launches Operation Go Cashless At Lagos, Abuja Airports appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘Convenience of being 5 minutes away from the terminals is unmatched for travelers’

Peter Idoko is the general manager of Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton, a unique brand of the read more ‘Convenience of being 5 minutes away from the terminals is unmatched for travelers’

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1 week ago FAAN commence cashless payment system at Lagos, Abuja airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced cashless payments for all Lagos and Abuja airport transactions. The scheme, read more FAAN commence cashless payment system at Lagos, Abuja airports

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1 week ago Unresolved legal dispute as albatross to N712bn airport expansion

Tribune Online Unresolved legal dispute as albatross to N712bn airport expansion A long-standing legal tussle between AIC Limited, founded by late business mogul Harry Akande, and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has resurfaced amid intensified construction at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The dispute centers on a parcel of land leased to AIC in 1998 for a flight path hotel and resort complex, now […] Unresolved legal dispute as albatross to N712bn airport expansion Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria’s international passenger, cargo traffic rise, domestic travel falls

International passenger and cargo traffic at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, surged in 2024, cementing the airport’s role as Nigeria’s busiest aviation hub, even as domestic operations slowed significantly. According to data from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), compiled under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) State Profile framework and obtained […] The post Nigeria’s international passenger, cargo traffic rise, domestic travel falls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NDLEA Nabs Brazil Returnees With 116 Wraps Of Heroin, Cocaine

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two Brazil returnees, Ofoma Sunday and Ukachukwu Frank Ikechukwu, for trafficking a combined total of 116 wraps of heroin and cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The suspects were placed under observatory custody, where they later excreted the illicit drugs. According to […] The post NDLEA Nabs Brazil Returnees With 116 Wraps Of Heroin, Cocaine appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2 Brazil Returnees Excrete 116 Wraps Of Heroin, Cocaine At Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos, have arrested two Brazil returnees, Ofoma Sunday and Ukachukwu Frank Ikechukwu, who excreted a total of 116 wraps of heroin and cocaine. One of the suspects, 46-year-old Ofoma was arrested on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at terminal […]

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2 w. ago Customs Intercept Illicit Drugs Worth N5.1bn From India, Canada At Lagos Airport

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced on Thursday that it intercepted illicit drugs worth over N5.1 billion imported into the country from India and Canada. The Customs Area Controller, Compt. Michael Awe, disclosed this while showcasing the seized drugs at the Command’s headquarters in Lagos. Speaking at the event, […]

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2 w. ago Customs Intercepts Illicit Drugs Worth N5.1bn At Lagos Airport

  The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, announced the interception of illicit drugs worth over N5.1billion imported into the country from India and Canada This was disclosed by the Customs Area Controller, Compt. Michael Awe, while showcasing the seized drugs at the Command’s headquarters in Lagos. The Customs […]

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2 w. ago Air Peace commences construction of N32bn aircraft maintenance facility at Lagos airport

Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has marked a significant milestone in its journey to revolutionise the country’s aviation industry with read more Air Peace commences construction of N32bn aircraft maintenance facility at Lagos airport

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3 w. ago Travellers at risk as scam, extortion rampant at Lagos Airport

Tribune Online Travellers at risk as scam, extortion rampant at Lagos Airport The Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos has become a hotbed of scams and extortion, targeting unsuspecting travellers and there seem to be no end in sight. Fraudulent activities pervade the air such that airline staff and touts collude to sell tickets to unsuspecting air passengers at exorbitant rates, often using private POS machines to […] Travellers at risk as scam, extortion rampant at Lagos Airport Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NDLEA Arrests Indian Businessman, 3 Others Over Alleged Trafficking Of N3.9bn Tramadol

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an Indian businessman, Gupta Ravi Kumar, alongside three Nigerian accomplices in connection with the seizure of 2,248,000 pills of tramadol 200mg/225mg. Kumar was apprehended alongside Ogunlana Noah Olanrewaju, Olushola Idrees Kayode and Bakare Korede Muheeb at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos. The tramadol […]

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3 w. ago BASL highlights importance of technology in airport development

Tribune Online BASL highlights importance of technology in airport development The Acting Chief Operating Officer of Bi-Courtney Aviation Service Limited (BASL), Remi Jibodu has highlighted the importance of technology in airport development.   “Technology is key to enhancing the passenger experience and operational efficiency in airports,” Jibodu said in a statement made available in Lagos. According to him: “The design of an airport is the foundation […] BASL highlights importance of technology in airport development Tribune Online

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3 w. ago DRC Ebola Outbreak: Lagos Activates Response System, Tightens Screening At Airport

Lagos State government on Wednesday activated the Incident Management Structure (IMS) of the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) as part of measures to strengthen prevention and preparedness against any possible outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the state. The IMS activation followed an emergency meeting of the Lagos PHEOC held on 9th September […]

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