Tag: airport development
Aviation sector boom proves deliberate reform, not accident-Najomo
The aviation sector is undergoing deliberate and structured development, not random progress, according to Director General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Chris Najomo. He...
Africa’s Airport Financing Model Strained by Funding, Planning Gaps
Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, says that the current financing model for African airports remains constrained by sovereign risk...
Nigeria Leads Africa’s Traffic Surge with 10.5 million Domestic Passengers
Nigeria is driving a strong traffic surge in Africa’s aviation sector, positioning itself as a major growth hub. The country recorded about 10.5 million...
Only 30%+ Transit Makes an Airport a True Hub, Here’s Why-...
“A hub isn’t a large airport… an airport becomes a hub when more than 30% of arriving passengers transit through it.”
That was the blunt,...
Bold FRCN Partnership Boosts MMA2 Aviation Growth
The FRCN partnership with Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 is set to redefine aviation storytelling in Nigeria. Acting Chief Operating Officer and Head, Aeronautical...
ECOWAS States Slash Air Travel Charges from January 1
From 1 January 2026, all countries in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will implement a major reduction in air travel taxes...
Minister Backs 2026 ACI-Africa Regional Conference Hosting
Nigeria has intensified preparations to host the Airports Council International (ACI-Africa) Regional Conference scheduled for September 2026. The development gained momentum after the Minister...
Kuku Secures Vice Presidency of ACI Africa in Historic Win
In a landmark development for Nigerian aviation, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has been elected Vice President...
