Airport Reporters

  Our concerns about e- hailing operators at airports, by FAAN MD The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku has expressed reservations about the  ill- treatment of passengers by e- hailing operators offering shuttle/car hire services at airports saying the authority cannot fold its arms when concerns  bordering on passengers' safety , security , price offering and other complaints remain unaddressed. Kuku said as much as passengers are at liberty to choose the e- hailing / car hire operator they so desire, issues bordering on seamless experience, safety ,  liability clauses, request for dedicated pick up zones and taking responsibility for their drivers remain key bone of contention. Speaking in an interview in Lagos, while offering clarifications on the exit of one of the major players in the e- hailing ecosystem - Uber, Kuku said the company had economic and regulatory reasons for discontinuing  its services i...

  FAAN not responsible for Uber's exit from Nigeria - official  The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has offered clarifications on the circumstances leading to the exit of e- hailing services provider : Uber from Nigeria, stating that its discontinuation of operations has nothing to do with a recent disagreement with the airport authority. FAAN's clarifications comes on the heels of the  unfortunate narrative gaining traction in the air travel and related ecosystems. Speaking in an interview , FAAN's Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Henry Agbebire said such wild narrative  deserves to be challenged,  not by FAAN, but by Uber itself.  Agbebire said Uber has expressly stated that its decision followed a review of its “evolving business priorities and investment focus across Africa.”  He said ;" More significantly, the company has clarified that its exit is not related to the recent FAAN directive concerning e-hailing op...

 NDLEA EDO STATE COMMAND ARRESTS 68 WITH 7,531.51KG DESTROYS 4 CANNABIS FARMS The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command has apprehended sixty-eight (68) suspected drug traffickers with 7,531.51kg of narcotic drugs in the month of August 2026. Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, who is the NDLEA Edo State Commander while disclosing the command’s August scorecard described the results as a reflection of the unwavering commitment in its mission to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse in the State. Commander Mitchell stated that several intelligence-led operations led to the apprehension of sixty-eight (68) suspected drug traffickers. “Those arrested include thirty-four (34) males and thirty-four (34) females. The gender balance further authenticates the fact that substance use has no respect for sex. Additionally, a staggering total of 7,531.51 kilograms of illicit drugs was seized and removed from circulation, marking a significant blow to d...

 UBER IS LEAVING NIGERIA. BUT DID FAAN DRIVE IT OUT? THE FACTS SAY OTHERWISE As Uber prepares to discontinue its operations in Nigeria, effective September 2, 2026, an unfortunate narrative is gaining traction: that Uber is leaving because of its recent disagreement with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). That narrative deserves to be challenged, and not by FAAN, but by Uber itself. Uber has expressly stated that its decision followed a review of its “evolving business priorities and investment focus across Africa.” More significantly, the company has clarified that its exit is not related to the recent FAAN directive concerning e-hailing operations at Nigerian airports. That should settle the central question. FAAN did not drive Uber out of Nigeria. Uber says so. Indeed, Uber is exiting Nigeria and Uganda while maintaining that it remains committed to Sub-Saharan Africa and sees long-term opportunities across the region. That points far more convincingly to a corpor...

 AIR PEACE POLICE PETITION: ATSSSAN HALTS PICKETING TO RESOLVE DISPUTE  The leadership of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has directed that all aviation workers should stand down every action to allow the August 11,2026 picketing issue to be addressed appropriately. This followed the outcome of the union's discussion with the Nigeria Police in Abuja Wednesday where they were appealed to by the police to maintain peace  A message of commendation by the general secretary of ATSSSAN, Comrade Frances Akinjole to members at the end of engagement declared "You are all commended for your sagacious resolute to stand for justice and stand well well solidarity. You are the true heroes and heroines of this struggle"  According to Akinjole, it was declared that every party may later be called together for discussion because the aviation industry is a strategic and sensitive sector that must be collectively protected. He further stated, th...

 High aviation charges, taxes driving up cost of flights -Olawuyi , United Nigeria Airlines CCO The Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Adedayo Olawuyi, has urged the Federal Government to reduce aviation charges and taxes as intervention to make air travel more affordable. Speaking as a panelist during the AeroWest conference held in Lagos on Wednesday with topic: "The Real Cost of Running Aviation Business: Fixing Connectivity, Affordability, FX, Fuel and Border Friction," Olawuyi said that domestic airlines require lower aviation charges because high charges increases the cost of tickets, and that tax reduction is a critical intervention needed to improve air travel affordability.  Olawuyi explained that ticket prices reflect deep structural problems in the aviation industry as airlines sell tickets in naira, while their biggest expenses are in foreign currency. He said this mismatch is what forces airlines to absorb significant losses. "How many of y...