Airport Work Begins Lagos’ MMIA Undergoes Major Renovation Keyamo’s Aviation Plan Takes Off The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the start of major reconstruction work at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The massive project, which is part of a series of upgrades to Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure, aims to fully … Read more
NCAA Boss Decries Rising Flight Cancellations Chris Najomo, acting DG of the NCAA, highlights over 190 flight cancellations in two months. Airlines operated 5,291 flights in September, with 2,434 delays and 79 cancellations. October saw 5,513 flights, 2,791 delays, and 111 cancellations. The acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Chris Najomo, … Read more
Over 60 participants, including aviation reporters and FAAN staff, attended the workshop The workshop, titled; “Reporting Aviation and Airports,” Omeri commended FAAN’s Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, for her commitment to improving Nigerian airports The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) recently held a one-day workshop in Lagos aimed at enhancing the knowledge of public relations … Read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken a significant step towards decongesting the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos by commissioning a refurbished departure terminal. Eko Hot Blog reports that alongside this improvement, four environmentally friendly CNG-powered air-conditioned buses have been introduced to enhance passenger mobility within the airport premises. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
An Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT veered off Runway 22 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, leading to a temporary closure of the airport. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the incident, which occurred at 10:05 a.m., and stated that five individuals were … Read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a planned power shutdown at the International Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The temporary outage will occur on Saturday, November 18, from 1:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints … Read more
The Lagos Territorial Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), along with other stakeholders, has received 148 Nigerian returnees from the Niger Republic. In a statement shared on social media Thursday, NEMA reported that the returnees arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday. The repatriation was facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Mission in … Read more
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has responded to a viral video showing a Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) official soliciting money from a passenger at the airport. In a statement released on Wednesday, FAAN’s Managing Director and Chief Executive, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, condemned the behavior as entirely unacceptable. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has stated that the N23.1 billion allocated for rehabilitating and repairing airport facilities nationwide is insufficient. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kuku revealed this during an interview on The Morning Brief, a Channels TV programme, on Tuesday. She said that airports, terminal … Read more
XEJET Airlines Flight Skids Off Runway at Murtala Muhammed Airport All 52 Passengers Safely Evacuated After Controlled Disembarkation Incident Prompts Runway Closure, Raising Concerns Over Potential Delays Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a developing situation at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos on Saturday, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has temporarily closed … Read more
There was a fire outbreak at a section of the Lagos airport on Thursday. The outbreak triggered the diversion of some flights. FAAN said the fire was being brought under control. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has diverted flight operations at terminal one of the Murtala Muhammed International … Read more
On Tuesday, staff of KFC Nigeria at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State, refused entry to Debola Daniel, the son of a former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, because he was in a wheelchair. In a series of tweets reported by Eko Hot Blog on Wednesday, Daniel said a KFC staff, whom … Read more
KFC continues to face blowback over its staff’s refusal to allow a wheelchair into its Lagos airport restaurant. The international restaurant brand attempted to apologise to Debola Daniel on Thursday. However, the apology has raised questions. Eko Hot Blog reports that KFC Nigeria, on Thursday, published an apology to Debola Daniel, the son of a … Read more
FAAN Shuts Down KFC Branch Over Discrimination Against Former Ogun gov’s Son. Closure prompted by social media report alleging discriminatory treatment of Passenger with Reduced Mobility. FAAN management intervenes swiftly, launches investigation into the allegation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has closed down a branch of the popular food … Read more
• Lagos State Government inks MoU with Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) • Partnership aims to construct 28km toll road from Shasha Road to Airport toll • Project to alleviate traffic congestion along Lagos-Abeokuta expressway corridor Eko Hot Blog reports that in a move to address the persistent traffic challenges along a crucial corridor, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) revealed that Nigeria has been recognized for its exemplary performance in the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s Universal Safety Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA) The audit aims to continuously assess and monitor member states’ aviation security performance to improve their compliance and oversight … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has denied reports that a fire broke out at the Murtala Muhammad Airport in Lagos State. The authority dismissed the reports in a statement on its X account Thursday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Suspends Rural Electrification Agency MD, Three Others Yaoundé Malaria Declaration: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a directive to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to account for the total annual revenue generated from toll gates and parking fees at all government-owned airports. The court ordered FAAN to provide information on the amount remitted from January 2015 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has banned protocol officers of government agencies from facilitating trips by their Principals and Officials at airports across the country. This was disclosed by the Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, during her maiden interactive session with the Airline Operators Committee (AOC) and … Read more
Travellers at the Lagos International Airport were left stranded for a few minutes on Saturday. The situation arose as a result of a sudden blackout that crashed operations for a few minutes. Some of the travellers knocked the apparent poor management of the airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria … Read more