An Enugu-based architect and property developer, John Emejulu, has had his duplex located in the Trans-Ekulu area of Enugu demolished on the orders of Enugu State Government after the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, vowed to deal with the man for daring to pull down a portion of the fence of the Akanu Ibiam International…
Business Development Institute Lauds FAAN, Honours MD
The Nigerian Institute of Business Development has commended the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, for its cooperation and collaboration towards the progress of the institute. Paul Ikele, registrar of the institute, also disclosed plans to honour Saleh Dunoma, FAAN’s managing director and chief executive officer, CEO, with the award of honorary fellow during its…
Fire Outbreak At Lagos International Airport
There was a fire outbreak at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday morning. The fire, which was quickly traced to the electric panel room on the second floor of the terminal by a combined team of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN’s electrical engineers and fire officers, was extinguished shortly…
FAAN Refutes Allegation
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has refuted claims of outbreak of an epidemic at the Hajj/Cargo terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja. FAAN stated that the alleged outbreak of epidemic as a result of deplorable condition of facilities by some media houses on September 22 was untrue and capable of causing fear…
FAAN Issues Eid-Fitr Travel Safety Advice
To prevent the rush that usually characterizes the period of Sallah celebration across the country, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has urged Nigerians, especially air travelers, to prepare early for their journey ahead of the forthcoming Eid-el-Fitr. Yakubu Dati, general manager, Corporate Communications, FAAN, noted in a statement released earlier today that increased…
FAAN Shuts Down Abuja Airport’s Runway for Rehabilitation
Due to maintenance works going on at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has disclosed that the runway of the airport will be closed to traffic from Saturday, July 5 to Monday, July 7, 2014. Yakubu Dati, coordinating general manager of Aviation Parastatals, said in…
FAAN Staff Graduate As International Airport Managers
Three members of staff of The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN ha have graduated from the Airport’s Management Professional Accreditation Programme, AMPAP. The certified Airport Managers who successfully completed the AMPAP, in line with the Global ACI/ICAO objectives are Kabir Y. Mohammed, Chief of staff to the MD/CEO; Vivian Menyanga of the Training…
All Airports Will Open During WEF- FAAN
The Management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has announced that the closure of all schools and public offices in Abuja between May 7 and 9, 2014 for the World Economic Forum, WEF, does not affect operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and other airports in the country. Yakubu Dati, coordinating…
Akure Airport Now Cargo Terminal
The Akure Airport has been designated a perishable and non-perishable cargo airport by the federal government. Stella Oduah, minister of aviation, announced this during her courtesy visit to Olusegun Mimiko, governor, Ondo State, recently. According to the minister, the perishable cargo terminal project at the airport is meant to harness the agricultural export capacity of…
