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Remittance levies: How an indigenous airline owing FAAN N13bn

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2020 0

House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has frowned at the deliberate withholding of at least N13billion levies by one of Nigeria’s indigenous airlines collected on behalf of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, (FAAN). This is just as the committee has charged the management of

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All passengers must arrive three hours before take off- FAAN says

Ihesiulo Grace 16 June 2020 0

As the Federal government prepares to lift the ban on domestic flights, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that passengers who would be travelling via any of the flights will now be required to be at the airport three hours before takeoff time. In a tweet posted on its handle this afternoon, […]

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FAAN sets for gradual reopening, compares note with Munich airport

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2020 0

In an effort to begin the reopening of some of the airports in the nation, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) held a skype meeting with Munich Airport International to share experiences and compare notes on the effects of the COVID19 lockdown on the airports. The aim of the meeting was to assess the […]

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Airports’ Reopening: FAAN meets with Munich International Airport

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2020 0

Lagos – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Thursday held a virtual meeting with the management of Munich International Airport, Germany, to share experiences and compare notes on the effects of COVID-19 lockdown on airports. Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, General Manager, Corporate Affairs of FAAN, said in a statement that aim of the meeting […]

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Flight resumption: Embrace online booking, check in- FAAN Servicom advises passengers

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2020 0

In order to achieve social distancing at airport terminals across the country, the general manager customer service of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) , Mrs Ebele Okoye has advocated online ticket purchase and check in by intending passengers Mrs Okoye who spoke at webinar conference organized by women in aviation, also called for […]

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FAAN declares resumption of Nigerian Airport

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2020 0

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said it has put in place arrangements on passenger facilitation, ahead of resumption of flights. The General Manager Corporate Affairs of FAAN, Henrietta Yakubu, stated this while speaking at an aviation webinar organised by Women in Aviation (WIA) Nigeria with the theme: “Aviation: The New Norm in […]

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FAAN to curb spread of COVID-19 through disinfection of airports

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2020 0

As a result of the closure of all international airports in the country to traffic except for emergencies and essential services and the voluntary reduction or suspension of domestic operations, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced disinfecting some of its major gateways. The lull in air travel has availed the airport managers […]

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MMIA access gate: FAAN targets N100m in March ending

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2020 0

The chairman, Air Transport Services Senior Staff, Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), FAAN Branch, Comrade Ahmed Danjuma has projected an expected income of about N100 million by March ending, as proceeds from the collection of tolls at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) access road. READ ALSO: WHO: Coronavirus may spread further in Africa with onset […]

Aviation

FAAN begins exploration potentials, partners Munich airport, Germany

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2020 0

Stories by Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo In his determination to reposition and further enhance the management and the operational effectiveness of the nation’s airports, the Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority FAAN, Captain Rabiu Yadudu has led a high powered delegation of the organisation to Munich Airport, Germany. Speaking at the event, Captain Yadudu pointed out

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Ex-FAAN GM calls for competency base training for emergency services staff

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2020 0

Stories by Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The immediate past General Manager of the Safety department, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN, Mr Elifue Omokhugbo Agbi has urged the agency to ensure fire fighting staff are trained to competency level so that they can be relied upon in the event of any emergency in or around the airports. […]

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FAAN to take- over 3 state-owned airports

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2020 0

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to absorb another three state-owned airports under its wings and is considering ways of making more airports viable as it is not economically feasible to run an organization of 22 airports where only two are viable. The airport managers have also identified staff attitude to work […]

Aviation Health

Hypo partners FAAN, donates 100 cartons of products to prevent COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2020 0

The Hypo Hygiene Products Limited, Lagos, says it has partnered with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to contain the spread of Coronavirus disease in Nigeria by donating 100 cartons of Hypo bleach. Mr Akintayo Akinseloyin, the company Brand Manager, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. READ ALSO: COVID-19: Nigeria […]

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COVID 19: FAAN deploys more thermal cameras to MMIA

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2020 0

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has added more thermal screeners at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos for the intensive and thorough screening of all arriving passengers. This is just as the airport authority insists that all forms for arriving passengers are correctly filled. Manager MMIA, Mrs Victoria Shin – Aba while […]

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FAAN Vs I-Cube: Legal battle to begin as agency violates court order

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2020 0

Legal fireworks have begun between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and one of its major concessionaires, I-Cube West Africa over the termination of the former’s concession deal through the back door. I-Cube West Africa was contracted ten years to manage the very lucrative Murtala Muhammed Airport Access toll gates. The toll gates are […]

Aviation

FMTACS rakes N26m surplus in 2019

Ihesiulo Grace 20 February 2020 0

.. Records over 1000 members in 2 years Federal Ministries of Transport/Aviation, FAAN, NCAA, NAMA, AIB & Allied Organizations Staff Investment & Thrift Cooperative Society Limited, says it has recorded a tremendous dividends surplus of N26m in 2019 as against N16m in 2017 The president of the FMTA, Mr Babatunde Sortin who disclosed this to […]

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Reps probes FAAN, NAMA over non-installation of visibility equipment

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

The House of Representatives on Tuesday directed its committee on Aviation to investigate non-installation of Instrument Landing System (ILS) and other supporting equipment in airports across the country. The decision followed a motion sponsored by Rep. Wale Raji (APC/Lagos) during plenary presided over by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila on Tuesday. How profit-taking in Tier-1

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Reps to probe FAAN, NAMA over non-installation of visibility equipment

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2020 0

Abuja – The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Aviation to investigate non-installation of Instrument Landing System (ILS) and other supporting equipment in airports across the country. The decision followed a motion of Urgent Public Importance moved by Rep. Wale Raji (APC-Lagos) during plenary presided over by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila on

Aviation

Quality service delivery, panacea for corporate growth – FAAN Servicom

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2020 0

It has been asserted that a company with high service quality standard is most likely to meet customer needs and expectations while maintaining an economically competitive edge in the respective industry.  This assertion  was made by General Manager customers service of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Ebele Okoye,at a one day sensitisation […]

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Bird strike: FAAN, stakeholders to end menace at airports

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria ( FAAN), is seeking ways of curbing series of bird strikes across airports in the country. Captain Rabiu Yadudu, Managing Director FAAN, said more needed to be done to stem the scourge of wildlife hazard strikes to ensure aviation safety and reduce financial burdens on airlines. This is just […]

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FAAN reopens Port Harcourt Airport for operations

Ihesiulo Grace 5 January 2020 0

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the reopening of Port Harcourt International Airport for operations. FAAN General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, made the disclosure in a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday. “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria wishes to inform the general public […]