AGS NEWS – Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has announced more protests following his brief detention at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Sunday. Sowore, who had just returned from the United States, said … Continue reading More protests coming, says Sowore after airport detention
AGS NEWS – Flights at Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Germany were suspended on Friday morning due to a “technical problem,” a spokeswoman told AFP, amidst reports of widespread IT disturbances in several countries. The spokeswoman mentioned that check-in and flight … Continue reading Flights suspended at Berlin airport due to IT issues
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, has outlined the government’s focus on completing ongoing projects across the state in the coming year. Speaking exclusively to reporters in a telephone interview on Sunday, Omotoso emphasized that … Continue reading Construction of lekki airport set to commence in 2024 – Commissioner
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has cautioned customers against engaging with touts and offering bribes. Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, emphasized in a statement on Monday that the authority has deployed undercover agents … Continue reading FAAN issues warning to airport users to avoid touts and bribes
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has issued a directive for all international airlines to temporarily leave the Murtala Mohammed International Airport by October 1, 2023. The purpose of this action is to facilitate comprehensive maintenance work at … Continue reading MMIA to be shut down by FG from October 1
The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has successfully intercepted a significant haul of male donkey genitals and dried shark fins valued at N1.23 billion at the Lagos Airport, intended for shipment to China and Hong Kong … Continue reading Customs seize donkey genitals at Lagos airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken the decision to suspend airport taxi services at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, due to ongoing factional disputes among car hire operators. These disputes have been negatively impacting the smooth operation … Continue reading FAAN announces suspension of taxi services at Abuja airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully intercepted a substantial shipment of methamphetamine concealed within powdered custard containers. The illicit drug, weighing 30.10 kilograms and valued at N567 million, was discovered as part of a consolidated cargo destined … Continue reading Large amount of methamphetamine seized in Lagos airport
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has directed the immediate relocation of all aircraft parked at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The relocation is ahead of the presidential inauguration scheduled for … Continue reading Federal Government directs private jets to be removed from Abuja airport ahead of presidential inauguration
The Akure Airport in Nigeria is set to become an aerotropolis in a first-of-its-kind project in sub-Saharan Africa. The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has partnered with Ala Resort Limited to inaugurate the project, with a Memorandum of Understanding … Continue reading Akure airport to be developed as first aerotropolis in sub saharan Africa
Senator Magnus Abe, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the last general election, has alleged that Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, was stoned at the Rivers State airport in 2015 by the same individuals who attended a dinner party … Continue reading Tinubu was stoned at Rivers airport in 2015 by the same people praising him now – Magnus Abe
The newly launched international airport in Ebonyi State has generated mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media. The airport was built at a cost of N36 billion, with Governor Dave Umahi saying that it would employ over 400 citizens. It … Continue reading Umahi’s N36bn airport named after Buhari in Ebonyi causes mixed reactions
Passengers in Nigeria have been left stranded as aviation workers commenced a two-day warning strike on Monday, disrupting activities in airports. The strike is in protest of the non-release of their revised Condition of Service, which has been negotiated with … Continue reading Nigerian aviation workers’ strike disrupts airport operations, leaving passengers stranded and Lagos terminal blocked
Nigeria’s airports are set to be closed for two days, starting on Monday, as aviation employees launch their second strike this year to protest against working conditions and pay. The announcement, dated Friday, came from the unions representing pilots, engineers, … Continue reading Nigerian aviation workers commence strike on Monday
The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has issued a formal apology to Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Labour Party in the recently concluded 2023 elections, for his wrongful detention and mistreatment at Heathrow Airport in London … Continue reading UK Government apologizes to Peter Obi over illegal detention
In Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation, Nigeria, the phrase “May Nigeria not happen to you” has become a common prayer. It is a heartfelt wish born out of the frustration of living in a country so dysfunctional that … Continue reading Retaining skilled young Nigerians is a challenging task for the upcoming president as they continue to depart the country
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