Airport Reporters

 NDLEA RAIDS DRY-SEASON CANNABIS FARMS IN EDO INTERCEPTS 1,956.92KG CANNABIS, ARRESTS SEVEN Officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Edo State Command have launched a series of successful operations, including a dry season cannabis farm destruction. According to Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, the State Commander of the anti-narcotic agency, officers located three farms at Etiosa Forest in Owan West Local Government measuring 0.145307, 0.203658, and 0.157772 hectares. A total of 1,956.92kg of cannabis was intercepted and seven suspected drug traffickers apprehended during the operations. The operation, guided by an intelligence report, resulted in the destruction of 0.506737 hectares with an estimated yield of 1,266.85kg of cannabis. Additionally, officers recovered 23 kilograms of processed cannabis during the operation, and two suspects, including a 68-year-old grandmother, Evelyn Ogenewu, and a 43-year-old, Friday Iruoje, were taken into custody...

 MMIA fire:NATCA calls for comprehensive safety evaluation of control towers in Nigeria  The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has called on the Federal Government to undertake a comprehensive safety evaluation of all Control Towers in Nigeria in line with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices. In a press release signed by the president of NATCA, Amos Edino, after the fire incident at the MMIA Terminal, it urged the government to also expedite the completion of the Safe Tower Project, particularly at MMIA, to provide a secure, modern, and resilient working environment for operational personnel. Edino said the incident called for urgent government action as it has once again exposed critical infrastructural and safety gaps that require immediate attention. NATCA boss explained that during the incident, professional staff of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Air Traffic Controllers working in towe...

  BASL enhances inclusive passenger experience  ....Trains personnel on autism awareness, care at MMA2  Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), has reinforced its commitment to improving passenger experience by training its customer-facing staff on autism awareness, care, and inclusive service delivery. The training was facilitated by Cradle Lounge Special Needs Initiative and led by Solape Azazi, WHO CST Master Trainer.  The training is aimed at equipping frontline airport personnel with the knowledge, sensitivity, and practical skills required to effectively support passengers on the autism spectrum and their families.  It focused on understanding autism fundamentals and concepts, identifying signs of sensory overload or distress, demonstrating effective communication strategies, and encouraging teamwork that prioritizes compassion, dignity, and understanding for every traveler. Speaking on the...

 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...