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A Hungarian report highlights the wasteful practice of cutting down valuable old-growth forests in protected areas for timber and fuel, despite their significantly higher ecological and economic value when preserved. The issue was discussed on the zCast broadcast.
Mrs Olubunmi Kuku is the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN. The post How Nigeria’s airports can match Africa’s best — FAAN MD appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Ondo State Police Command and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) are in disagreement over the arrest of four bandits at Akure airport.
A control tower personnel noticed unusual movement on the runway and alerted security operatives. The post FAAN nabs four unauthorised persons at Akure airport appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The legal nitrogen targets will not be met with the current policy, concludes the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL).
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, called for urgent improvements in Nigeria's business environment and tourism to increase passenger traffic.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has adopted a temporary hybrid payment system at airport toll gates following President Bola Tinubu’s directive to ease the implementation of the cashless policy across airports. The post FAAN adopts hybrid payment system at airports appeared first on Vanguard News.
The future of public service delivery is digital. While the transition is inconvenient, adoption inevitably comes with friction. As more public services move towards cashless and digital systems, temporary disruption should not obscure long-term gains in transparency, efficiency, and revenue integrity. What matters most is managing transition deliberately, documenting lessons learnt, and applying those lessons […] The post Digitising public payments: Lessons from FAAN’s cashless reform, By Sh...
FAAN’s new cashless policy at Nigerian airports aims to block revenue leakages and boost accountability through full enforcement of electronic payments. Read More: https://punchng.com/cashless-policy-to-block-leakages-boost-accountability-faan/
Nigeria’s FAAN has rolled out a new cashless policy at airports. Learn about the four digital payment options available for access gates and parking. Read More: https://punchng.com/cashless-policy-faan-announces-four-payment-options-at-airports/
A fire broke out at the Old Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, also known as Terminal I, with 50-year-old sprinklers credited for saving the day.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced designated pick-up points for its new Go-Cashless cards, ahead of the March 1 deadline for implementation.
Nigeria's National Assembly and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) held a closed-door meeting to discuss a recent fire incident at Lagos's Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 1.
A fire broke out at the Lagos airport terminal facility, leading to an emergency response, temporary closure of the airfield, and six reported injuries.
Helsingin Sanomat's daily 5x5 mini crossword features a 'Weekend at the Movies' theme, inviting readers to solve it.
Actress Iyabo Ojo has clarified that her viral video praising airport upgrades was done voluntarily and not as part of an ambassadorial role for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). She faced criticism after sharing the video highlighting improvements at Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced that Nigeria has become the second-largest domestic passenger market in Africa, recording over 10.5 million domestic passengers and a 10 percent growth.
A delegation from the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) visited the Gusau International Airport to assess its construction progress and commended the Zamfara governor for the work.
Ondo Police refute FAAN claims of a bandit arrest at Akure Airport, stating two suspects were kidnap logistics suppliers, not four bandits. Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnappers-suppliers-not-bandits-arrested-near-ondo-airport-police/
Nigeria's Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has formed a task force to develop new operational frameworks and improve coordination within the country's airport cargo system.
The Federal Government has directed the introduction of a hybrid payment system at airport access gates nationwide, allowing both cash and electronic payments as part of efforts to ease traffic congestion. The post FG introduces Hybrid Payment System for Airport Access Gates appeared first on Vanguard News.
In Oromia, 73 independent candidates and 10,934 candidates from various parties have registered for the 7th general election.
Meanwhile, when Vanguard visited the Murtala Muhammed Airport toll gate on Thursday, it was observed that the gates were unmanned. The post Airport cashless policy not suspended, implementation to be…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) introduced a cashless payment policy, leading to significant gridlock and complaints from travelers and drivers. Despite the issues, FAAN reports having issued 40,000 'Go Cashless' cards since the policy's implementation began on March 1, 2026.
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku, on Tuesday defended the agency’s transition to electronic payment systems at airports, telling…
Chaos and traffic congestion erupted at the entrance of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) on Sunday as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) officially rolled out its cashless payment system at the airport gates. The post Passengers, motorists stranded as Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport goes fully cashless appeared first on Vanguard News.
Flight maps showed airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel and Bahrain virtually empty as Israel said it struck Iran and the US military initiated a series of strikes against targets in the country.
A fire incident occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, prompting a structural audit to assess damage. Officials confirmed no casualties were recorded.
NAAPE described the temporary suspension of operations and diversion of international flights as necessary safety measures. The post Aviation union praises FAAN boss over handling of MMIA fire incident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said investigations into the cause of the fire had commenced, while civil and structural engineers would assess the integrity of the building. The post MMIA fire: 14 trapped persons rescued, 3 flights diverted – FAAN appeared first on Vanguard News.
FAAN, in partnership with MTN Nigeria, has launched a free WiFi service at Lagos and Abuja international airports to enhance passenger experience.
The Oromo Liberation Army (WBO) has criticized the general elections, calling them a "show system," according to Addis Standard.
The Ondo State Police Command and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria are in disagreement regarding the number of suspects arrested at Akure Airport and whether they were bandits.
Nigeria's FAAN has dismissed rumours of an aircraft hijack at Akure Airport, clarifying that a security operation led to the arrest of four suspected bandits near the airport after unusual movement was noticed on the runway.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits across Nigeria within three weeks to lower fuel costs and cushion the impact of the Middle East war on commuters.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to resume toll collection following the Federal Government's suspension of the 'Go Cashless' policy.
She said the president’s intervention was a major relief for both the travelling public and the aviation industry. The post FAAN complies with Tinubu’s directive, adopts hybrid payment at airports appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly has requested Leader of Opposition Atishi to present evidence regarding her claims about an alleged 'Faansi Ghar' (hanging house) within the Assembly premises.
Local and foreign travellers are abandoning their vehicles and trekking into the terminal following severe traffic congestion triggered by the full enforcement of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) cashless policy at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The post Travellers abandon vehicles amid FAAN cashless airport crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance is probing the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) over discrepancies in revenue collection and debt recovery, demanding a detailed debt profile.
Key transit airports, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE, and Doha in Qatar, were shut or severely restricted as much of the region’s airspace remained closed
The airport authority says SMS notifications announcing the March 1 rollout of its cashless payment system are genuine, dismissing viral counter-messages warning the public against opening the link as false. The post FAAN dismisses scam alert on airport cashless initiative appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Abdullahi Ganduje, chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), expressed concern that a fire at the Old Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos could hinder aviation reforms.
A fire at the Old Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, Nigeria, resulted in 14 trapped persons being rescued. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced that the building will undergo an integrity check.
A fire broke out and damaged part of Terminal 1 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and United Nigeria Airlines met to discuss recurring bird strike incidents, airport infrastructure deficiencies, and other operational safety concerns.