Tag: Airport
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Lagos Airport Runway to be closed for eight-week maintenance, FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said a runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos State is being shut for eight weeks to carry out maintenance work. In the now deleted tweet on Monday, the Authority reiterated its commitment to safety, security and comfort – its core values. “This…
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NDLEA intercepts Europe-bound Cocaine at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has foiled attempts to export large consignments of illicit drugs including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and ephedrine to Dubai and Europe.
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Updated: EFCC Releases Doyin Okupe, says he was arrested by mistake
The former Campaign DG of Peter Obi, Doyin Okupe has been released by the DSS. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports the medical doctor turned politician was nabbed earlier in the day on his way to London for medical check up. The DSS according to Okupe’s tweet claimed he was mistakenly arrested. He revealed in a tweet that…
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NDLEA intercepts drugs concealed in sculpture, imported vehicle
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Sunday, said it intercepted a consignment of illicit drugs about to be brought into the country by suspected criminals. The Director, of Media, and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr. Femi Babafemi, said in a statement in Abuja that
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Air Peace incident: NAHCO begins investigation, suspends personnel
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc, on Thursday, said that an investigation had commenced into circumstances that surrounded its equipment that damaged an Air Peace Airbus A320 Aircraft at Murtala Muhammed Airport on Wednesday. The company’s Group Executive Director, Business and Corporate Services,
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Korra Obidi breaks down in tears as she bids Nigeria goodbye (VIDEO)
Nigerian dancer, Anita Chukwumfumnaya Obidi, aka Korra Obidi, has stirred emotional reactions after sharing a video of herself and her father at the airport as she departs the country. Recall, Korra Obidi recently landed in Nigeria and has been in the country for a while to spend quality time with her family in Nigeria. Sadly,…
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Nigeria to get national carrier soon – Aviation minister, Sirika
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika says Nigeria will soon get a national carrier. Sirika said this when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation for 2023 budget defence in Abuja on Tuesday.
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Respite as sacked workers at Lagos airport return to work
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2), on Thursday said it had reinstated the 37 dismissed workers after resolutions were reached between aviation unions and the company.
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BREAKING: Travellers grounded as workers shut down Lagos airport
Aviation workers have shut down the Murtala Muhammed Local Airport in Lagos State, leaving travellers grounded with flights suspended.
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How we’ll handle proposed Lekki airport – NCAA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it will offer professional guidance on the proposed Lekki airport in Lagos, in line with its regulations and in the interest of safety. Mr Sam Adurogboye, the General Manager, Public Affairs of NCAA, said this in an interview with NAN in Lagos on Monday.