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FAAN boss, Overland CEO disagree on airport insurance cover

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 18 September 2025 0

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has declared that all airports across the country under the management have valid insurance cover. Reacting to comments by chief executive officer of Overland Airways, Capt. Edward Boyo on airports

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KWAM 1 appointed as airport protocol ambassador after ban reduction

Awwal Owolabi 13 August 2025 0

Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation, says Wasiu Ayinde, the Fuji musician popularly known as KWAM 1, will serve as an ambassador for airport security protocol. Keyamo announced the decision on Wednesday via his X page while addressing recent incidents in the aviation sector. According to him, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will work […]

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‘The substance was water, not alcohol’ — K1 denies breaching airport protocols

Vincent Afolabi 7 August 2025 0

Wasiu Ayinde, the Fuji singer popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has denied claims by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) that he violated boarding procedures at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The controversy followed FAAN’s allegation that the 68-year-old musician attempted to board a ValueJet flight to Lagos on […]

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FAAN board inauguration, ANAP calls for more agencies board

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 July 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Following the inauguration of the Board of Directors of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, the Secretary General of the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), Comrade AbdulRasaq Saidu, has charged the government to name the boards of other aviation

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FAAN re-strategises for transformation, introduces commercial blueprint

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 July 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is ramping up efforts to reposition its commercial and business landscape through major process reforms, infrastructure enhancements, and digital transformation. Speaking during a recent stakeholder engagement, with the theme: “Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Growth and Development”, the

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FAAN partners Plateau to build food cargo hub

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 June 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Plateau State government have partnered to build a food cargo hub at Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, to address the staggering N3.5 trillion worth of food that perishes annually in Nigeria. The partnership aims to upgrade the Plateau State airport into an international cargo […]

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FAAN aligns with global standards through innovation, training and staff welfare- Emiola

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 May 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Director of Human Resources at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr Lukman Emiola, has revealed that the agency is undergoing a sweeping transformation to align with global best practices in airport management, driven by innovation, strategic training, and robust staff welfare programmes. In an exclusive interview with THE DAILY

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FAAN backs NCAA’s aviation security efforts

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 April 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO For stepping up security across the aviation sector, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has applauded the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for convening a high-level symposium focused on the pivotal role of aviation security in ensuring safer skies. Speaking during her goodwill

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Incessant attacks: FAAN pensioners want AVSEC equipped with fire arms

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 April 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) branch of the Federal Parastatal and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria, (FEEPPPA), has called on the federal government to equip officers of the Aviation Security (AVSEC) with arms to ensure adequate protection and ward off external forces to the airport Reacting to the recent […]

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FAAN to overhaul cargo operations at MMIA with biometrics, modern facilities

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 March 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to bring sanity to the cargo section of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ikeja, with planned introduction of biometrics for all occupants. Already, the process of the sanitization has commenced with the markings of some shops for demolition to give way for construction […]

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FAAN MD Olubunmi Kuku named Aviation CEO of the Year 2024

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 March 2025 0

BY CHUKWUENEKE IWELUNMO Stakeholders in the aviation industry have voted the managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku as the aviation industry’s agency Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Year 2024 Award. In the details of the poll conducted by Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Conference, Exhibition and Award, and a copy […]

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FAAN calls for dialogue as aviation unions push for concessions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 March 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has called on aviation unions to embrace dialogue in addressing industrial concerns, following recent agitation over concessions and salary reviews. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and best practices in airport operations while assuring workers of prompt intervention in their

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FAAN pensioners poise for protest over neglect

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 February 2025 0

*We are ready to meet with them – Kuku BY CHUKWUEMEKA IWELUNMO The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) branch, says pensioners of the organisation across the country will as from February 15, 2025 embark on nationwide protest over what it called inability of the management to dialogue with the […]

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FAAN honours John Ekpe for 32 years of service excellence

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 January 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) over the weekend bid farewell to one of its most dedicated and experienced fire and safety expert, Mr. John Okezie Ekpe, as he retired after 32 years of meritorious service. The ceremony, held at the FAAN headquarters in Lagos, was attended by top officials, colleagues, […]

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FAAN requires N3trn to overhaul airports, address critical infrastructure deficits

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 January 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Indications are rife that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) would need over N3 trillion to tackle many of the country’s infrastructure deficits. Without these upgrades, the industry risks continued operational bottlenecks, reduced safety margins, and diminished passenger confidence. An aviation expert and a top official of FAAN who

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Stakeholders score FAAN high as Kuku marks one year in office

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 December 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Stakeholders in the nation’s aviation industry have commended the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku for her giants strides in just one year in office. Speaking at an event to mark Mrs Kuku’s one year in office and December edition of the MD’s quarterly […]

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FAAN boss decries low performance of Nigerian airports, calls for innovation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 August 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku says majority of the airports in the country are operating below capacity despite funds allocation. Speaking on airport viability at the ongoing Airport Business Summit and Expo 2024, Mrs Kuku revealed that the Minna airport has 122 staff […]

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FAAN elevates two female executives to GM positions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 August 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has elevated the duo of Mrs. Ijeoma Blessing Nwosu-Igbo and Mrs. Christabel Ebanehita Eromosele to the position of General Manager, Public Affairs and General Manager, Protocol and Passages respectively. An electronic document made available to journalists by the Directorate of Public Affairs &

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FAAN, NCAT to resolve N5.2bn aircraft fire simulator dispute

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 June 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Kaduna, Zaria, have resolved the dispute on the N5.2billion Boeing 737-NG full-flight fire simulator, after five years of inactivity. The N5.2 billion full-flight fire simulator was acquired in 2019 by the administration of ex-president,

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‘FAAN relocation and criticism’

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 January 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo There have been several criticisms since the announcement of the relocation of the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) back to Lagos from Abuja. It would be recalled that about four years ago, the former minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika, ordered the relocation of agencies to Abuja from Lagos. […]