Operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, were temporarily disrupted yesterday, following an electrical fault at the airport’s temporary Terminal Three (T3).

The electric sparks, which resulted in smoke emissions, were the second such occurrences in the last five weeks.

The last electrical fault, which occurred on February 23, 2026, led to a massive fire outbreak at the Old International Terminal One of the airport.

It also led to the destruction of assets and properties, especially of concessionaires and sister agencies of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

The latest incident, according to FAAN’s statement, occurred at about 14:05 in one of the operational offices at the temporary terminal and triggered smoke emission.

FAAN said the emergency response team from the Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Services (ARFFS) was immediately deployed to the scene to contain the situation before it could escalate.

The incident led to the diversion of all flights from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2, and passengers were advised to note the change.

MEANWHILE, the Federal Government has said it invested roughly $500 million in cash to modernise the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, revealed this while speaking during the Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit in Lagos yesterday.

He highlighted the scale of the government’s commitment to developing Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure.

The MMIA project, approved by the Federal Executive Council, is a N712 billion initiative designed to transform the ageing airport into a world-class aviation hub.

Unlike simple repairs, the project involves a comprehensive overhaul of facilities with a projected completion timeline of 22 months.

Lagos currently operates a single major international airport, MMIA, which comprises multiple terminals.