Tag: Airport

  • Owerri Airport Runway Set For 25-Day Closure

    Owerri Airport Runway Set For 25-Day Closure

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    By Opeyemi Adelakun The runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, is expected to close for approximately 25 days from October 20 as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) plans major rehabilitation work. The proposed shutdown, which is yet to receive final confirmation, will allow contractors to repair damaged sections of the runway…

  • FAAN Intensifies Ebola Surveillance at Airports Amid Central Africa Outbreak Concerns

    FAAN Intensifies Ebola Surveillance at Airports Amid Central Africa Outbreak Concerns

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    By George Omagbemi Sylvester Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has intensified Ebola surveillance and health screening measures across the country’s international airports following renewed outbreak concerns in parts of Central Africa. The agency assured travellers and stakeholders that robust preventive measures have been activated to safeguard public health and…