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FAAN ENGAGES INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES ASSOCIATION TO STRENGTHEN PROTOCOL SERVICES .....IMPROVE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE

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  FAAN ENGAGES INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES ASSOCIATION TO STRENGTHEN PROTOCOL SERVICES .....IMPROVE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE As part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and improve service delivery, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, on Thursday, 21 May 2026, met with members of the International Airlines Association of Nigeria (IAAN) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The meeting was a lively interactive session that provided both parties with the opportunity to discuss issues of mutual benefit. At the engagement, Mr. Agbebire stated that the session was aimed at fostering a stronger working relationship between the Department of Protocol and Passages, and airline operators, while also providing an opportunity to listen to some of the challenges of the airlines. In response, the airline representatives raised a number of operational concerns, including inadequate signage related to the ongoing landside construction works, insuf...

Air Peace partners Dutch Aviation Trainers to strengthen crew efficiency

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Air Peace partners Dutch Aviation Trainers to strengthen crew efficiency  West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has reinforced its commitment to operational excellence and global best practices through a strategic engagement with leading aviation training organisation, Dutch Aviation Trainers (DAT). The meeting, which took place today, 21st May, 2026, at the Air Peace Corporate Headquarters in Lagos, brought together the leadership of both organisations to discuss pilot training collaborations, particularly for the Boeing 737 NG fleet. DAT is currently responsible for the training of Air Peace pilots on the Embraer E1 and E2 aircraft types, further deepening an existing relationship focused on enhancing technical expertise and flight operations standards. The Dutch Aviation Trainers team, renowned globally as a leading Aviation Training Organisation (ATO) specialising in Boeing and Embraer aircraft training, offers comprehensive type-rating programmes and various courses design...

Malaysia International Halal Showcase Unveiled ......Targets strong participation from Nigeria, West Africa

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  Malaysia International Halal Showcase Unveiled ......Targets strong participation from Nigeria, West Africa The National Trade Promotion Agency of Malaysia, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), has  unveiled the 22nd edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2026). It is the  world’s largest Halal trade event, positioning it as a leading global gateway for businesses seeking to access opportunities within the rapidly expanding $3.5 trillion Halal economy.  MIHAS 2026 soft launch took place on April 28, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Held under the theme “Shaping Trust, Driving Resilience”, MIHAS 2026, responds to rising demand for trusted, transparent, and efficient trade ecosystems amid ongoing global supply chain shifts, market fragmentation, and cost pressures. The event, recognised as the most established Halal trade platform, is designed to connect international businesses, and verified Halal products and services supp...

FAAN engages host communities on safety , security , other issues on MMIA

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  FAAN engages host communities on safety , security , other issues on MMIA The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has strengthened  collaboration with host communities surrounding the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, through sustained engagement with traditional rulers and community stakeholders. At a stakeholders’ meeting held with the traditional leaders of MMIA host communities, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, represented the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, and delivered the MD’s address. The meeting brought together revered traditional rulers including; His Royal Majesty, Oba Isa Abiodun Shekoni, Osolo of Isolo Kingdom; His Royal Majesty, Oba Kuti Shakirudeen Adeshina, Elewu of Ewu Kingdom; His Royal Majesty, Oba Babatunde Akanbi Nasiru Lawal Ogunronbi, Shasha of Shasha Kingdom; His Royal Majesty, Oba Morufu Adisa Ojoola, Ejigbo of Ejigbo Kingdom; Oba Akeeb Adebowale ...

FAAN deploys preventive measures at airports for Ebola Virus Disease

  FAAN deploys preventive  measures  at airports for Ebola Virus Disease The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has put in place  robust preventive measures at  international airports in  the country as response to the recent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) situation in parts of Central Africa. The authority according to its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Henry Agbebire said it is in  close collaboration with Port Health Services, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), and other relevant agencies, to  intensify  surveillance and monitoring of passengers, particularly those arriving from high-risk regions. He said passengers are being screened for symptoms associated with Ebola, and any suspected case will be promptly isolated and subjected to secondary health checks in line with established national and international health protocols. Additionally,  he said FAAN has strengthened ...

Keyamo showcases Nigeria's aviation financing reforms at London meeting

Keyamo showcases Nigeria's aviation financing reforms at London meeting     Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to strengthening aviation financing, regulatory reforms and compliance with the Cape Town Convention (CTC) while addressing global stakeholders at the Aviation Working Group (AWG) General Meeting in London. Speaking before an audience of international financiers, aircraft lessors, legal experts and aviation stakeholders gathered in the imperial city of London, the Minister described Nigeria’s recent aviation reforms as a strategic effort aimed at positioning the country as a reliable and competitive destination for aircraft financing and leasing transactions. Delivering his speech at the high-level meeting, the Minister expressed appreciation to the Aviation Working Group for its consistent support and collaboration with Nigeria, particularly acknowledging the role of Mr. Jeffrey Wool and...

SAHCO MD Pays Courtesy Visit to BASL .....Reaffirms Commitment to Operational Efficiency, Safety, Passenger Experience , Collaboration

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  SAHCO MD Pays Courtesy Visit to BASL .....Reaffirms Commitment to Operational Efficiency, Safety, Passenger Experience ,  Collaboration The Managing Director of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO), Mrs. Adenike Aboderin, alongside members of the company’s executive management team, paid a courtesy visit to Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Lagos, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional collaboration and deepen operational synergy within Nigeria’s aviation sector. The meeting according to a statement signed by BASL ,  brought together key officials from both organizations, provided an opportunity for extensive discussions on operational efficiency, safety management, infrastructure expansion, passenger experience, technological innovation, and stakeholder collaboration across airport operations. Welcoming the SAHCO delegation, the Ag. Chief Operating Officer/Head of Aeronau...