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  • Nigeria Shuts Airspace After Fire at Lagos International Airport

    Nigeria Shuts Airspace After Fire at Lagos International Airport

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    Starnews NG
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    By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Federal Government has temporarily closed Nigerian airspace following a fire outbreak at the international terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, in a decisive move aimed at safeguarding lives and preventing further operational risk. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 23, 2026, sending shockwaves…