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Why Nigerian Airports Do Not Have Wi-Fi – Tinubu’s Minister, Keyamo Explains
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed the reason behind the persistent absence of Wi-Fi services at Nigerian international airports, attributing the delay to a prolonged dispute between two agencies of the ministry.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Keyamo disclosed that the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had been locked in a dispute over who should be responsible for providing Wi-Fi facilities.
According to the minister, NAMA argued that its statutory role of managing navigation equipment, radio, and communication systems also covered the provision of Wi-Fi at airports.
NAMA vs FAAN Argument Over Who Should Handle Wi-Fi
“There is an agency called NAMA, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, and they said, ‘Well, if you look at the law of NAMA, it says NAMA is in charge of all navigation equipment, radio, communication, and all.’ So NAMA felt it’s our responsibility to take care of Wi-Fi,” Keyamo explained.
On the other hand, FAAN maintained that Wi-Fi falls under airport infrastructure, which legally falls within its purview.
“Another of my agencies, FAAN, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, was arguing that it is part of the infrastructure at the airport. And FAAN, by law, is imbued with the power to take care of all infrastructure at the airport. So they said Wi-Fi is part of infrastructure,” the minister added.
Resolution Came Too Late for 2024 Budget
According to Keyamo, the argument dragged on until late 2023, when he intervened and directed that FAAN should back out, leaving NAMA fully responsible for Wi-Fi deployment.
However, because the resolution came after the passage of the 2024 Budget, funds could not be allocated for the project during the current fiscal year.
“By the time we resolved it, the budget for 2024 had already passed. So, it couldn’t be implemented then,” Keyamo noted.
Wi-Fi Project Included in 2025 Budget
The minister assured that the Wi-Fi project has now been captured in the 2025 budget, with plans to begin implementation by the end of the year.
“We have made provisions for it in the 2025 budget, and by the end of 2025, there will be a functional Wi-Fi at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport,” Keyamo stated.
Keyamo further disclosed that the government is exploring a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of the Wi-Fi service across Nigerian airports.
“We are working on a PPP model that will guarantee not just the deployment of Wi-Fi but its proper maintenance and expansion to other terminals,” he assured.
The announcement comes amid growing criticism from travellers who have expressed frustration over the lack of internet connectivity at major international airports across Nigeria.
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Sixteen people narrowly escaped death on Monday night in a crash involving a Camry car, a Suzuki bus, and a tricycle at Iron Market along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
Ota Divisional Commander of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Mr Salau Hammed, confirmed the incident to News Agency Nigeria on Tuesday, noting that the crash occurred around 8:20 p.m.
He said the accident involved a Camry car, a tricycle, both with no registration, and a Suzuki bus marked KRD 246 YK.
He said that a total of 16 persons were involved in the accident; however, three persons, comprising two males and a female, sustained various degrees of injuries.
Hammed explained that the Camry lost control due to speeding and rammed into two other vehicles.
“Those who sustained injuries were immediately taken to Adetutu Hospital, Ilepa area for treatment,” he said.
Hammed advised motorists against speeding to prevent avoidable crashes.
He said that the vehicles had been removed from the road to ease free flow of traffic.
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Video – Nigerian Soldier Laments: “We Risk Our Lives Daily, Yet No Reward!” | Govt Rewards WAFCON Players with Millions
In this powerful and emotional video, a Nigerian soldier opens up about the harsh realities faced by the military – poor welfare, neglect, and lack of appreciation from the government, despite risking their lives daily to protect the country.
He compares their sacrifice to the recent reward of ₦160 million and 3-bedroom apartments given to Nigerian female footballers who played in the just concluded WAFCON tournament for only one month.
▶ Is this fair?
▶ Are Nigerian soldiers being sidelined?
▶ What does this say about how we treat our heroes?
This heartfelt outcry sparks a much-needed conversation about military welfare, equity, and the true value of national service in Nigeria.
🔔 Watch, share, and join the conversation in the comments.
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The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Tuesday warned some Nigerian governors not to underestimate the opposition coalition platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), because some of them will be removed from power if care isn’t taken.
Primate Ayodele made it known that the coalition platform has the power to take over some seats in Nigeria, and governors must work very hard to ensure they retain their states.
In a statement by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, the prophet made it known that some of the governors in Nigeria cannot win a re-election in 2027 except through rigging.
He said: “Some Nigerian governors will be removed from power by ADC if care isn’t taken; they will find it difficult to get a re-election in their respective offices. On a free and fair election, they won’t win; they can only rig.
“They should not underestimate the coalition platform; they may not see it now, but they must be very careful.”
It would be recalled that Primate Ayodele warned certain state governors two days ago about their re-election plans, stating that their bid isn’t certain and that only prayer can help them secure victory again.
“The governors of Akwa Ibom, Delta, Enugu, Cross River, Kaduna, Zamfara, and Ondo must work well to get a second term in office.
“It’s not certain for them except they work hard and pray. This is a hint of what they should expect.
“They need to work very well so that they won’t lose their second-term ambition,” he revealed.
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