Tag Archives: FAAN

Like CBN and FAAN, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission is considering moving some units in its office to Lagos state.    According to a circular dated February 14, 2024, the agency said the decision is driven by the need to enhance service delivery, reduce operational cost and also make adequate …

Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister Festus Keyamo has revealed why the FG is intent on relocating the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos   According to Keyamo, Nigeria would be saving more than N450 million in airfares that would have been spent by …

The Federal Government has said the relocation of the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and some departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has no political undertone to it and that the decision is based on the fact that it will increase operational efficiency and …

Katsina Elders’ Forum has kicked against the planned relocation of some critical projects, including the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport’s refurbished airport rescue and firefighting vehicles project to the southern part of the country.   The forum which asked President Tinubu to reconsider the decision, said the Nigerian leader risks …

The Chairman, Senate Committee on the Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has warned President Bola Tinubu that there will be political consequences if he insists on moving some departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) headquarters to Lagos.   While speaking on …

President Bola Tinubu today December 13, sacked the six Managing-Directors and Directors- General of parastatals in the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development.    A statement released by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelali, says the President ordered the sack alongside some suspension and replacement in line with his determination to …

  The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr Kabir Mohammed, has threatened to sanction the agency personnel, staff of government agencies and others who extort passengers. There have been several reports of airport workers using different ways to extort travellers, especially the international travellers but …

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has denied banning the use of ‘Ghana Must Go’ bags by travelers at airports in the country. Reports were rift online today December 1 that FAAN had banned the use of the bag via a circular, titled, ‘Re: Prohibition of Usage Of Ghana …

Airport taxi service at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has been suspended by Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).   FAAN said the decision was taken due to unresolved factional disputes amongst the car hire operators which has been affecting airport car hire service operations.   The suspension is effective immediately. Airport …

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has debunked claim of an airplane crashing in Ikeja area of Lagos state.   In a statement released on Tuesday night May 24, the agency said the aircraft which allegedly caused traffic in the area while being transported to a different location, didn’t crash.   …