Nigeria's Abuja Airport Reopens; Plane Lands In Airport For The First Time In Six Weeks

In the process of rehabilitating the ABV runway, new technology was used to give it extra strength, prevent cracks and retaining rain water. @BashirAhmaad pic.twitter.com/5crZSYgUTD

An aircraft belonging to Ethiopian Airlines has landed in the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport in Abuja.

The airport was shut because of potholes on the runway. BBC

Osinbajo Inspects Abuja Airport, Says Runway 80% Complete

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the spot assessment at Abuja airport on Friday

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday embarked on a thorough inspection of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, which lasted for over an hour.

Repair Of Abuja Airport Runway 57.5% Completed, Says Sirika

The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has said the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja runway repair is 57. 5 per cent completed. He insisted the April 19 reopening date is achievable.

After 6 Weeks, Abuja Airport Runway Upgrade To Continue For Another 18 Weeks — Presidency

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja

After the initial six weeks, the Abuja airport runway will still require another 18 weeks of ‘upgrade,’ an official said on Sunday.

Helicopters Stuck In Abuja Airport Despite Lift On Ban

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Firms weigh tele-conferencing option to reduce travel cost

Some commercial helicopters deployed for operations in and out of Abuja have remained stuck at the temporarily closed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for over a week. This is despite claims that the Federal Government has lifted the ban on their use around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Nigeria To Close Airport In Abuja, The Capital, For Repairs

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. AFP

Nigeria on Monday announced the imminent closure of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the capital, for six weeks to repair the runway.

‘How We Will Ease Abuja Travellers’ Pains Over Airport Shutdown’

Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, Alhaji Mustapha Baba-Shehuri (left); Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Ita Enang; Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika and Chairman, Senate Committee on Security and Intelligence, Shaba Lafiaji; at a special stakeholders’ meeting on the temporary closure of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for repairs in Abuja… yesterday.

• To provide security, buses, train, helicopters • Airline operators urge partial shutdown

The Federal Government is putting in place the necessary logistics to ensure seamless operations during the closure of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, according to the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika.

Revenue Loss Looms Over Abuja Airport Closure

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja

• Experts fault diversion of air traffic to Kaduna • Minister meets stakeholders on Thursday • Nigeria moves up in aviation safety rating

Ahead of the planned closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport runway, Abuja for repairs in February and March, there is a looming loss of revenue by the aviation sector.