The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has stepped up vigilance across airport operations following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), urging passengers and other airport users to remain calm and cooperate with health officials.

The authority said it was working with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Port Health Services, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other relevant agencies to support efforts to contain the disease and protect public health.

FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, assuring the public that the authority remained alert to developments and would continue to coordinate its response with relevant health agencies.

Agbebire said FAAN would align its actions with public health directives and support additional measures considered necessary to safeguard passengers, airport workers and other users of the country’s airports.

He noted that the early identification of the case and the commencement of contact tracing underscored the importance of effective disease surveillance, established public health protocols and cooperation among government agencies.

The FAAN spokesperson urged passengers, airlines, airport operators and other stakeholders to remain vigilant and cooperate with health officials as containment efforts continued.

He also advised members of the public to obtain information from credible, verified sources and refrain from circulating unconfirmed reports capable of creating unnecessary panic.

FAAN reaffirmed its commitment to working with relevant government agencies to protect public health while ensuring that airport operations across the country remain safe and efficient.

The authority said it would continue to respond to further guidance from public health officials as efforts to contain the reported case progressed.

The Federal Government’s settlement of its nearly two-decade dispute with Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) has cleared a major contractual obstacle to regional flight operations from the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), while opening the way for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to begin collecting concession fees from the facility.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the resolution in Abuja on Tuesday, describing it as a significant breakthrough in the relationship between the government and the private terminal operator.

Under the settlement, BASL will resume concession fee payments to FAAN in line with the original concession agreement, while both parties will relinquish historical claims against each other and operate under a clearer framework for meeting their contractual obligations.

The agreement also allows BASL to expand its apron facilities to accommodate regional flights across Africa, subject to the terminal’s operational capacity and applicable regulatory requirements. The provision is expected to create room for increased airline operations and stronger air connectivity between Lagos and other African destinations.

Keyamo said the settlement would also remove BASL’s exclusive rights under Article 2 of the original concession agreement, giving the Federal Government greater flexibility in planning future developments within the airport complex.

He further disclosed that the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) had been formally recognised as Federal Government property and placed under FAAN’s operational control, resolving another major point of disagreement between the parties.

The minister said FAAN had been unable to receive concession revenue from MMA2 for approximately 20 years because of the prolonged dispute. He expressed optimism that the settlement would end the impasse and establish a more productive relationship between the government and the concessionaire.

“However, settling past claims comes with clear obligations for the future. Upon execution of the agreement, the concessionaire is to commence payment of the concession fees due under the original agreements,” Keyamo said.

As part of the reciprocal arrangement, the Federal Government agreed to waive historical claims against BASL, including accumulated concession fees and specified ancillary payments arising before the settlement was executed.

The resolution is also expected to support further investment in MMA2, with the planned apron expansion providing additional capacity for regional operations, subject to the necessary approvals and operational requirements.

BASL Chairman, Dr Wale Babalakin, SAN, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for intervening through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to bring the longstanding disagreement to an end.

Babalakin said the dispute had persisted for more than 18 years despite the fundamental issues remaining substantially unchanged, adding that the president’s intervention helped both parties reach a compromise.

“We have found a solution to this issue,” he said, expressing appreciation to the president and Nigerians for their support.

He said the agreement would create employment opportunities, particularly well-remunerated jobs, and encourage improvements to the terminal’s appearance and renewed progress on projects that had stalled.

Babalakin also expressed hope that the resolution would strengthen investor confidence by demonstrating that disagreements between businesses and government could be addressed through dialogue and mutually acceptable settlements.

The agreement marks a new phase in the relationship between FAAN and BASL, with its practical benefits expected to depend on the implementation of the revised contractual arrangements, the commencement of concession payments and the fulfilment of requirements for regional flight operations at MMA2.

The Airport Police Command has arraigned a 47-year-old man, Mark Agbor, over alleged impersonation and unauthorised access to restricted areas after he reportedly claimed ownership of two military combat helicopters and offered one for sale on social media.

The suspect, a staff member of Pathfinders International Limited, was arraigned following an investigation into a video he allegedly posted online on October 7, 2026, in which he presented himself as the owner of the military aircraft and claimed that one was available for sale.

The Airport Police Command said the suspect was handed over to its International Division by the Provost Investigation Unit of the Nigerian Air Force, Ikeja, for further investigation and necessary action.

Following the conclusion of investigations, he was arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction. The case has been adjourned until November 18, 2026.

The Commissioner of Police, Airport Police Command, CP Ogunbode Olufunke, said conduct of this nature had serious security implications and could undermine the operations of security agencies.

She said the command would pursue the case in accordance with the law, while commending the Nigerian Air Force for its collaboration with the police in handling the matter.

According to her, cooperation between the two agencies contributed to the outcome of the investigation and subsequent arraignment.

Olufunke also urged companies and other stakeholders operating within the airport environment to strengthen employee screening, vetting and background checks to reduce the risk of security breaches.

The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and critical national infrastructure, urging members of the public to remain vigilant and support efforts to maintain a safe airport environment.

The police statement was signed by the Airport Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Adeola, on October 14, 2026.