No going back on cashless policy at airports – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation, has reiterated that Nigeria’s airports will fully transition to a cashless payment system, despite the current temporary hybrid arrangement allowing both cash and electronic payments. The move aims to modernize airport revenue collection and comply with federal government directives. Keyamo explained that the hybrid system is only temporary while authorities […]
Keyamo orders immediate change to Airport gate hybrid payment system
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered the immediate introduction of a hybrid payment system at airport access gates nationwide. The system allows both cash and electronic payments for motorists entering airport premises. The directive follows the suspension of the full cashless “Access Gate Payment System” by President Bola Tinubu due to […]
FAAN to close Lagos Airport Terminal 1 for 22-month renovation
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to close Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, from March 2026. The closure is part of a major renovation project aimed at upgrading the ageing terminal to meet modern aviation standards. FAAN said the renovation is expected to last about 22 […]
150 passengers stranded as ground handler damages Air Peace Aircraft
About 150 passengers were left stranded after a ground handling company accidentally damaged an Air Peace aircraft at a Nigerian airport. The incident happened while the plane was being prepared for departure, forcing the airline to suspend the flight for safety checks and repairs. Air Peace said the damage was noticed before takeoff, which helped […]
Former Director General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Joe Abah, narrates his experience at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Former Director General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Joe Abah, recently shared his experience at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. In a post on X, he mentioned that he passed through the airport this morning and was surprised at how well everything was working. He expressed his amazement at the efficiency of the airport, […]