Airport Reporters

 NIGERIA ACHIEVES IMPRESSIVE PROGRESS AS ICAO WACAF CONCLUDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MISSION Nigeria achieved an impressive outing as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Western and Central African Office (WACAF) Regional Office Safety Team (ROST) concluded its technical assistance mission. At the debriefing ceremony held at Authority’s Corporate Headquarters on Thursday, 19th February, 2026, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, described the mission as a constructive and rigorous engagement that has further boosted Nigeria’s level of readiness for the ICAO International Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) slated for 15th –22th April, 2026. He, however, assured the ICAO delegation that all recommendations arising from the mission would be incorporated into an accelerated action framework with clearly defined timelines, measurable outcomes, and strengthened inter-directorate coordination. While expressing appreciation to ICAO WACAF, Ban...

  FAAN, MTN Nigeria Launch Free Airport WiFi Service  The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in partnership with MTN Nigeria, has launched free WiFi services at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 2, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The official launch of the internet service took place at MMIA Terminal 2, Lagos, and was launched by the Managing Director/Chief Executive, FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, who was represented by the Director of Airport Operations, Captain Abdullahi Mahmood. Also present was Lynda Saint-Nwafor, Chief Enterprise Business Officer of MTN Nigeria, who represented the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Karl Toriola. The WiFi service, which is completely free for passengers and airport users, will be extended to the MMIA temporary terminal and other international airports across the country within the next three months. In his address, Captain Mahmood described the launch as a milestone for FAAN and a benchm...

   FAAN reaffirms commitment to nationwide cashless system .... Strengthens stakeholder engagement  The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has firmly reiterated the Authority’s resolve to fully implement a cashless payment system across all airport payment points nationwide, effective February 28, 2026. The reaffirmation came during a visit by executives and members of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), who sought clarification on the decision to discontinue cash transactions at airports. The engagement provided an opportunity for robust dialogue, reflecting FAAN’s open-door policy and commitment to inclusive stakeholder consultation. In her address, the MD/CE emphasised that the transition to a cashless system is not only in line with global best practices in aviation management but also consistent with Federal Government directives aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability,...

  Overland Airways achieves ISO certification   ....Strengthens commitment to global quality standards   Overland Airways has officially received its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s continued commitment to operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction. The certification follows months of rigorous audits and scrutiny conducted in line with international best practices established by the International Organization for Standardization. The certificate was formally presented at a ceremony held at the airline’s Head Office Boardroom at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. In her opening remarks, the Chief Administrative Officer and ISO Champion, Mrs. Aanu Benson, highlighted that the achievement reflects the airline’s dedication to embedding quality into every aspect of its operations. The certificate presentation was led by Mr. Noruwa Edokpolo, Managing Director of NECA’s Globa...

  Ibom Air Honoured with Corporate Impact Award for Advancing Cancer Care Ibom Air has been recognized with the Corporate Impact Award by the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Akwa Ibom State Chapter. According to MWAN, the award celebrates the airline’s exceptional leadership, distinguished corporate citizenship, and unwavering partnership in advancing cancer care initiatives within the state. The honour was conferred on February 14, 2026, during the Investiture ceremony of the 17th President of the MWAN, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, held in Uyo. The award recognises Ibom Air’s steadfast commitment to health as one of the core pillars of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. In addition to this, Ibom Air was conferred with the Founding Patron Award for the MWAN Cancer Treatment Endowment Fund which serves to support treatment access and hope for indigent patients, thereby strengthening the collective impact and restoring dignity to countless lives....

United Nigeria Airlines' team engage FAAN in strategic meeting in Lagos  United Nigeria Airlines team led by the Chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) team led by the MD/CEO Olubumi Kuku held a strategic meeting at FAAN Headquarters in Lagos to strengthen collaborations and address aviation environmental safety, MRO support, airport operating hours, infrastructure upgrades and United Nigeria Airlines growth plans. During the meeting, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo  highlighted the rising incidence of bird strikes, describing them as a major operational and financial challenge for airlines.  He also highlighted the constraints of sunrise and sunset airports, state of category II airports, noting that limited operating hours and lack of adequate facilities often disrupt schedules and cause delays. He flagged the increasing issue of unruly passenger behaviour.  Additionally, a request for land allocation for the development of a Maint...