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FAAN needs N580b to rehabilitate nation’s runways – MD
Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that N580 billion is needed for the rehabilitation of runways across the country as some had outlived their life span. Kuku made the remark during the tour of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) by the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development,…
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EBSG liaising with FG to co-run Chuba Okadigbo Airport – official
The Ebonyi Government is liaising with the Federal Ministry of Aviation in a partnership to run the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, its aviation, transport technology commissioner Ngozi Obichukwu, has said. She made this known while addressing newsmen on the sidelines of the opening of the three-day Airport Business Summit 2024 on Tuesday in Lagos. ”Right now, we are liaising with…
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economy
Customs intercepts rifles worth N270m at Lagos airport
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a cache of arms and ammunition valued at N270 million at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) in Lagos. The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adeniyi, made this known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) through the Customs spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada, in Lagos on Wednesday. The consignment,…
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World War II bomb found at Frankfurt Airport
A bomb dating back to World War II has been found on the grounds of Frankfurt Airport on Friday. Police said that it is a phosphorus bomb that was discovered during construction work. According to the police, incendiary bombs containing white phosphorus were used on a large scale during World War II. The bomb was to be detonated in a…
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Strike: Operations restart at Abuja airport
Aviation workers have restarted operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, following the suspension of the indefinite strike by the organised labour. Mr Samuel Wuyep, Chairman of Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSAN), Abuja chapter, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Monday evening that passengers had started coming into the domestic wing to check-in. It would…
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Gov. Abiodun appoints 3 aviation consultants ahead airport operation
The Ogun Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has appointed three consultants to man the aviation sector in the state. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Abeokuta, signed by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government (SSG), Mr Tokunbo Talabi. Talabi said that the appointment was in readiness for the take-off of the iconic Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport. He said…
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Striking workers shut Abuja airport
Aviation activities were shut down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja on Monday following the nationwide strike declared by organised labour over minimum wage. Mr Samuel Wuyep, Chairman of Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSAN), Abuja chapter, confirmed this to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja According to him, The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)…
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Strike: Passengers stranded at Ibadan airport
Some passengers trying to board flights from Ibadan airport, Alakia to Abuja were, on Monday, stranded due to the nationwide strike embarked upon by Nigerian workers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the main entrance of the airport was under lock and key, while no vehicular movement was allowed into the airport premises. NAN also reports that the…
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economy
Ebonyi spends N17.3bn on airport runway
Ebonyi government on Wednesday said it spent N17.3 billion on remedial work at the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport runway in Abakaliki. Gov. Francis Nwifuru said this in Abakaliki on the occasion of his one anniversary in Abakaliki. Nwifuru said on assumption of office his administration cleared the backlog arrears of five months salaries owed airport workers. “The remedial work at…
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Reps want waiver for military personnel on Airport tollgate fees
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for a waiver for military personnel in all Airports on the payment of tollgate fees. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep. Abdulsamad Dasuki(APC-Sokoto) on the floor of the House in Abuja on Tuesday. Preventing the motion, Dasuki said that the Minister of Aviation had…
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Africa
Chicago O’Hare Replaces London Heathrow As No. 1 Most Connected Airport
LONDON — OAG, the world’s leading data platform for the global travel industry, today released Megahubs 2022, the Top 50 most internationally connected airports in the world. Last updated in 2019, Megahubs provides fresh insight into how ongoing travel disruptions are affecting global connectivity. While London Heathrow (LHR) maintained its first-place ranking among European hubs, its global ranking dropped from #1…
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Gov. Obiano inaugurates Anambra Airport despite NCAA’s controversy
Anambra Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, on Saturday inaugurated the newly-built Anambra International Cargo/Passenger Airport, Umueri. The airport described by the state government in terms of facilities as one of the best in Sub-Saharan Africa has 3.7 kilometres runway and 34.4 metres control Tower. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as against public expectations that commercial flights would land…
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NCAA’s suspension of Anambra airport opening politically motivated – Ezeife
A former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife, has advised relevant authorities regulating airport operations in the country to ensure the urgent opening of the Anambra International Airport. Ezeife, in a press statement on Friday, in Enugu, condemned what he described as arbitrary moves by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to stop the official opening of the airport.…
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Obiano seeks NCAA approval to open Anambra Airport
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra says he is seeking approval of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to open the state’s cargo and passengers Airport for operations on Oct. 21. Obiano disclosed this at a news conference after a tour of the airport and the International Conference Centre in Umueri and Awka respectively on Sunday. He said that the airport…
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MMIA, Nnamdi Azikiwe airports resumes operations
After a closure that lasted more than 3 months, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, are to resume domestic operations on Wednesday, July 8. Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika made the announcement via his Twitter handle on Wednesday night. He said date for commencement of international flights would be announced in due course.…
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Saudi Fund for Development inks agreement to fund The Gambia’s airport project
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) recently signed an agreement with the Republic of The Gambia to provide a loan to finance the second phase of a development project at the capital’s Banjul International Airport. The improved facilities will see jobs increase to over 1000. The number of passengers will increase by 43%, reaching 400,000 per year. The increase in…
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FAAN advises as Nigeria braces for corona-virus
International airports yesterday went on red alert as they intensified the screening of inbound passengers, following an outbreak of the deadly coronavirus in China. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) advised passengers and other airport users to comply with all quarantine procedures at airports nationwide to prevent the importation of the virus. Airports worldwide also increased health screenings and…
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