By Henry Agbebire, Director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, FAAN, writes from Lagos It is becoming increasingly common to encounter stories on social media from passengers and visitors who recount unpleasant experiences while travelling through some Nigerian airports. While some speak of repeated checks and requests for gratification, others describe unnecessary delays and encounters...
By Admin, Lagos The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has defended its management over allegations surrounding unpaid retirees’ benefits, insisting that the current leadership inherited the backlog and has taken concrete steps to resolve the issue. In a statement, following concerns raised by some retirees during a television interview, the agency said the outstanding entitlements...
By Admin, Lagos The United Nigeria Airlines has announced a special onboard giveaway for passengers travelling on its Lagos–Abuja–Lagos route on May 29, 2026, with lucky winners set to receive brand new Samsung Galaxy smartphones. The airline disclosed that the promo is being organised in partnership with Samsung under the “Awesome Row” campaign, designed to...
By Admin, Lagos The Government of Barbados, with the support of African Export-Import Bank, has formally welcomed Air Peace following the airline’s inaugural commercial flight from Lagos to Barbados on May 24, 2026. The high-level forum and media launch, held at Hotel Indigo Barbados, brought together government officials, diplomats, tourism executives, airline representatives and...
By Admin, Lagos Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has taken delivery of another Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet expansion and operational growth strategy. The aircraft, registered as 5N-CGD, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on May 24, 2026, further boosting the airline’s capacity to meet...
By Admin, Lagos West and Central Africa’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has successfully commenced direct flight operations between Lagos and Barbados, marking a significant milestone in strengthening air connectivity between Africa and the Caribbean. The inaugural scheduled commercial flight, operated on May 24, 2026, departed Lagos aboard the airline’s Boeing 777 aircraft with over 284...
By Admin, Lagos May 25, 2026 The Airline Operators of Nigeria has rejected claims that domestic airlines owe regulatory service debts to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, insisting that all cost recovery services provided by the agency are paid for upfront. The association said airlines operate under a strict “cash-before-service” arrangement, stressing that no...
Rep. MD FAAN, Mr Henry Agbebire, Director, Special Duties FAAN By Admin- May 25, 2026 In recent years, a noticeable pattern has emerged within Nigeria’s airport environment. Passengers, both local and international, have become increasingly impatient, quick to document perceived inefficiencies, and even quicker to draw sweeping conclusions. A queue that lasts...
By Admin, Lagos The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Henry Agbebire, has called for patience and balanced criticism from passengers in their reactions to airport delays and operational procedures, warning against the growing trend of instant condemnation on social media. In a statement titled “A...
By Admin, Lagos The Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has called for improved aviation connectivity across Africa as a pathway to economic growth, trade expansion and regional integration. Kuku made the call while representing the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, at the 2026 Annual Lecture...