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Lagos Airport Fire: How NAMA sustained safety of Nigeria’s Airspace
Worldvanguard-ng1mo ago

Lagos Airport Fire: How NAMA sustained safety of Nigeria’s Airspace

By Okhumeode Momodu The Lagos airport community woke up Monday, 23rd February, 2026 to witness an uproar following a fire outbreak that engulfed parts of the fourth and fifth floors of Terminal One of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, triggering an emergency response and temporary disruption of flight operations. While the inferno […] The post Lagos Airport Fire: How NAMA sustained safety of Nigeria’s Airspace appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos airport fire completely destroyed our communication equipment – NAMA
Businessvanguard-ng1mo ago

Lagos airport fire completely destroyed our communication equipment – NAMA

By Dickson Omobola Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, Wednesday, disclosed that the inferno which engulfed the Old Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Monday completely affected its equipment used for air-to-ground communications. Managing Director of NAMA, Umar Farouk, however, said backup systems had been deployed to the airport to sustain operations in Lagos. […] The post Lagos airport fire completely destroyed our communication equipment – NAMA appeared first...

NEMA and IOM Receive 145 Nigerian Returnees from Libya
Worldvanguard-ng16d ago

NEMA and IOM Receive 145 Nigerian Returnees from Libya

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the International Office of Migration (IOM), has received 145 Nigerian returnees from Benghazi, Libya, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja.

NDLEA Foils Opioid and Meth Shipment at Lagos Airport
Worldvanguard-ng25d ago

NDLEA Foils Opioid and Meth Shipment at Lagos Airport

Operatives of Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, intercepted illicit opioids and methamphetamine hidden in carton walls and winter jackets.

Nigerian Airports Uninsured After MMIA Fire Incident
Businessvanguard-ng1mo ago

Nigerian Airports Uninsured After MMIA Fire Incident

Following a recent fire at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, aviation and insurance experts in Nigeria are expressing concern that many airports across the country are inadequately insured. They are urging federal and state governments to address this critical issue.

Iyabo Ojo Denies FAAN Ambassador Role After Praising Airport Upgrades
CulturePremium Times2mo ago

Iyabo Ojo Denies FAAN Ambassador Role After Praising Airport Upgrades

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.

Last batch of Nigerian pilgrims returns safely from Israel amid regional tensions
Worldvanguard-ng1mo ago

Last batch of Nigerian pilgrims returns safely from Israel amid regional tensions

Olayinka LATONA LAGOS – The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has successfully concluded the 2025 Main Pilgrimage, with the final batch of over 500 pilgrims arriving safely in Nigeria early Tuesday morning. The pilgrims landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 4:30 a.m., bringing to a close a journey that saw more than 4,000 […] The post Last batch of Nigerian pilgrims returns safely from Israel amid regional tensions appeared first on Vanguard News.