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Incident At MMIA Causes Evacuation Of Passengers, Staff

by Mercy Ulasi September 6, 2023

written by Mercy Ulasi 1 minutes read

The terminal building’s basement was discovered to be the smoke’s source, the man stated.
However, he claimed that the firefighters were at the scene quickly.

He said, “Their quick action and expert efforts have successfully brought the situation under control.”
“Due to the smoke that had permeated various portions of the facility, the Terminal building was swiftly evacuated in compliance with our steadfast commitment to the safety and wellbeing of travelers, employees, and other airport users.

We are happy to say that things are currently under control.

September 6, 2023

For Eight Weeks, FAAN Will Shut The Runways At Lagos International Airport

by Mercy Ulasi March 13, 2023

written by Mercy Ulasi 1 minutes read

Runways 18R and 36L at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos will be closed for repair for eight weeks, according to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

The agency made the notification on Monday, March 13, saying that as the taxi route B-18L will be utilized for all flight operations, regular airline operations would not be impacted.

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The statement read;

“This is to notify the public that runway 18R/36L of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos has been closed for 8 weeks for Maintenance work to carried out.

“Taxi way B-18L will be used for all flight operations.”

March 13, 2023

Lagos International Airport Customs Makes N1.9 Billion Monthly

by Echezona obinna December 16, 2022

written by Echezona obinna 2 minutes read

The Nigerian Customs’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, command reported N1.9 billion in income for the month of November 2022.

When compared to the N1.6 billion generated in the previous month, this represents a 20% increase in revenue generation.

The command also said that it produced N7.02 billion over the last four months, an increase of 5% over the N6.8 billion recorded in 2022.
In response to the news, Comptroller Mohammed Gidado, the Customs Area Controller, said that November 2022 will go down in history as another productive month for MMIA Command.

This was contained in a statement made available to Vanguard by its Public Relations Officer, Juliana Tomo, on the command’s activities for the month of November, 2022.

The statement reads: “In this November review, the command collected the sum of N1.9 billion, a significant increase of N351 million in the revenue collected compared to that of October 2022.

“In four month, the Command collected the sum of N7,02 billion and increase when compared to N6.8 billion revenue collected within same period in 2021.

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“In pursuance of the Nigeria Customs Service mandate which includes Interception of contrabands, examination of travelers and their baggage, cargo and mails; assessment and collection of Customs duty and other statutory taxes on goods and services as well as protecting businesses against illegal trade malpractices with the application of extant laws such as Sections 150 and 161 of the Customs and Excise Management Act CAP C45 Law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004 ( CEMA CAP C45 LFN 2004) for the smooth running of the command.
“We recorded a greater success through a “Seamless Clearance Procedure” of passengers’ accompanied and unaccompanied baggage.

“We enjoined sister agencies at the MMIA to collaborate with the Nigeria Customs Service to ensure blockage of all possible avenues that may result in revenue leakages.

“Recall that the CAC had in October this year assured all voluntary compliance persons a good travel experience in the clearance of their shipment and would like to make known to the public that there has been a positive difference in the integrity of passengers’ declaration of goods in the preceding Month (November 2022) under review.”

December 16, 2022