Murtala Muhammed International Airport
10 Jan
The regulatory and operational flanks of the air transport sector have recorded major improvements in the last one year. Stakeholders are, however, unanimous that the newfound vigour under the current Civil Aviation Authority should cascade into a better organised and efficient air transport sector
23 Dec
Newly renovated departure section of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, refurbished by United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been commissioned.
21 Dec
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has upgraded the E-Wing Terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as part of measures to enhance the overall passenger experience.
6 Dec
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) recently recertified the Lagos and Abuja airports for local and international services. Stakeholders recorded the endorsement as a plus for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the new found drive to overhaul the critical facilities, JOKE FALAJU reports. Recertification of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and…
15 Oct
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has unveiled plans to reintroduce the concession of five international airports nationwide. The airports include Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,
14 Oct
A 29-year-old man has been arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos after attempting to smuggle in 13.30kg of heroin, worth an estimated N3.192 billion.
18 Aug
Officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos, intercepted a shipment of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis weighing 800 grams, concealed in noodles destined for Congo. This was revealed in a statement released on the NDLEA website. The agency stated…
7 Jun 2024
British Airways has opened a totally renovated luxurious lounge in the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, following a six-month refurbishment.
3 Jun 2024
British Airways has opened a renovated luxurious lounge at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. In a statement, British Airways said passengers will be transported into a new contemporary lounge once they pass through the grand entrance with floor-to-ceiling glass. The opening of the facility came on the back of a six-month refurbishment. According to…
2 Jun 2024
The Minister of State for Defense, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, has expressed optimism that with Caverton Helicopters facilities and achieveme
20 May 2024
Air Peace is under scrutiny by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following reports from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UKCAA) alleging violations of safety regulations. This is coming just three months after Air Peace launched its popular Lagos-London route. The route, which Air Peace operates from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos to Gatwick…
20 Apr 2024
The federal government has said 33 electronic passport gates (e-gates) will be installed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA), Lagos, and the three other international airports to secure the nation's borders. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while inspecting the final stages of installation of the gates at the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
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