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Nigeria: South-East Governors Write Buhari Over Airport, Herdsmen
Premium Times, 20 August 2019
Governors in Nigeria's south east have written to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to delay the closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, and act against… Read more »
Enugu Airport Plans Not Flying With Nigeria South-East Governors
The South-East Governors Forum has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to defer the closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu to the end of October 2019 instead of August, to enable them to make adequate arrangements for travellers. They have also called on the president to address the insecurity in the region.
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Nigeria: Enugu Airport Runway Closing for Repairs August 24
Premium Times, 17 August 2019
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified airlines and passengers that the runway at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu will be closed on August 24 for… Read more »
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Nigeria: South-East Governors Dare Nnamdi Kanu
Premium Times, 21 August 2019
South-east governors have issued a stern warning to Nnamdi Kanu, self-exiled leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), over his threats to attack them and other… Read more »
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Nigeria: Senate Kicks Against Downgrade of Akanu Ibiam Airport
Premium Times, 30 May 2019
The Senate on Thursday urged the federal government and the Federal Ministry of Aviation not to consider downgrading Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu State. Read more »
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Nigeria: FG Moves to Downgrade Enugu Airport Over Safety Concerns
This Day, 18 May 2019
The federal government has announced that it would downgrade the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for not meeting required safety standards for international operations. Read more »
InFocus
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This comes after the daughter of Chief Reuben Fasoranti, the leader of the socio-cultural Yoruba group, Afenifere, was killed and Fulani herdsmen accused of being the perpetrators. ... Read more »
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Following strong opposition, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the controversial rural grazing area settlements for herdsmen. Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State ... Read more »
