The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command, has engaged stakeholders, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), and passengers, among others, to tackle money laundering and terrorism financing. The event held at the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria Conference Room at the MMIA Wing on Tuesday was themed, …

Seven days after the closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for repairs of its runway, the Federal Government said it will reopen the airport for flight operations, from Monday, 28 April 2025. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, on …

The House of Representatives on Wednesday deleted four primary clauses in the South West Development Commission Establishment Act. The report on the Senate bill which was gazetted for the third reading during Wednesday’s plenary which was subsequently passed. The bill seeks to ‘Establish the South West Development Commission charged with the responsibility, among other things, to receive and manage funds …

The Oyo State Executive Council has approved the immediate construction and rehabilitation of schools across the state. The move which is coming one month after the implementation of the ₦80,000 minimum wage is aimed at providing a more conducive environment for students and teachers alike, to foster educational development. This was according to a statement on Wednesday, by the Oyo …

The governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has assured that the state government would adequately compensate land owners of the proposed federal government planned airport project in the state. Otti also commended the people of Nsulu in Isiala Ngwa North local government area of the state and their spirit of commitment and sincerity of purpose in identifying with the …

This is beyond politics. Politics is a dirty game but this is not dirty. This is crystal clean. Let’s be jubilant for once. Let’s sing the lullaby of victory. Let’s sing the epic chorus of eulogy. Let’s roll out drums in dance and celebration. The coming of an airport at Ubaha Nsulu is a great milestone, a generational gift, a …

The Lagos State Government has said no litigation is delaying the construction of an international airport in the Lekki area of the state to complement the Murtala Muhammed Airport. According to the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, all necessary documents are with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria for the commencement of the airport. The Federal Government …

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday, flagged off the upgrade of the Ibadan airport, renamed Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport to international standards, saying it will transform the state into a regional economic hub. The ground-breaking ceremony for the project, held at the airport premises will gulp N41 billion for the first phase of the upgrade. The governor revealed that his …

The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has approved the purchase of aircraft by the state government. This followed a request letter from Governor Francis Nwifuru which was read during its plenary by Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Moses Odunwa. The Speaker highlighted the importance of floating fully state-owned airlines in ensuring maximal operations at the airport. This he said …

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ekiti State government to pave the way for a seamless takeoff of the newly established Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport at Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The MoU, which was signed at the agency’s headquarters annex at the Murtala Mohammed Airport (MMA) in Lagos, attracted …