FAAN faced scrutiny after a terminal fire and failure to implement cashless policy at Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
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Updated Jul 25
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What happened
FAAN faced scrutiny after a terminal fire and failure to implement cashless policy at Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Who's involved
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Part of
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is managing operations at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja.Also in this story
- FAAN manages Murtala Muhammed International Airport, which serves the Ikeja area, while ride-sharing platforms compete locally.
- Airlines are operating flights in Lagos and Abuja and are affected by actions in both cities.
The entities involved
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Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
Nigerian port Authority
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Murtala Muhammed International Airport
International airport serving Lagos, Nigeria
Related events
- The President approved a settlement agreement resolving a dispute over airport revenue, which was announced by Festus Keyamo.
- Arup was hired as the project consultant for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) starting in October 2026.
- The government directed aviation authorities to step up surveillance efforts across the sector.
- Runway rehabilitation and extension project is underway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, accompanied by the airport's closure.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- vanguardngr.comH1 2026 Review: Airlines battle rising operational costs, FAAN faces policy hurdle