The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to temporarily close the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, from October 20, 2026, for repairs and resurfacing. FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, said the closure was expected to last about 25 days, subject to final confirmation. The…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has deployed two ambulifts at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as part of efforts to improve accessibility and passenger services for travellers with reduced mobility. FAAN disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The new ambulifts are designed…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has denied claims that it played any role in Uber’s reported decision to discontinue its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria. FAAN Managing Director, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, clarified the agency’s position on Friday, saying Uber’s decision was entirely based on the company’s economic and regulatory considerations. According to Kuku, FAAN…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has cleared Bolt to resume operations at airports managed by the authority following days of uncertainty over the status of e-hailing services. FAAN announced the development on Thursday, saying it had reached an agreeable operational framework with Bolt after constructive engagements between both parties. The decision comes shortly after…
