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Nigeria · Country watch

MMA2 Dispute Ends, Ebola Spurs Airport Surveillance

Nigeria resolves a long-standing airport dispute, boosting revenue, while Ebola prompts heightened health measures at airports.

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The picture Mixed

Business conditions in Nigeria are mixed: the resolution of the MMA2 dispute boosts logistics and tourism, while Ebola containment efforts increase safety measures and public-sector pressure.

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In this briefing Festus Keyamo · Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited · Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two · Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria · Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention · US Mission in Nigeria · Nigerian Senate

Regulation

  • Logistics
  • Tourism

FG, Bi-Courtney resolve MMA2 dispute, boost revenue

The Federal Government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited have resolved their nearly 20-year dispute over the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) in Lagos. The agreement, signed by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, allows the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to begin collecting concession fees, ending years of litigation. Both parties have relinquished historical claims and accepted revised operational terms, according to Premium Times Nigeria. This resolution is expected to pave the way for renewed revenue generation and the completion of abandoned projects at the airport.

Impact Logistics and tourism sectors benefit from increased airport revenue and project completion.

Sources: Vanguard Nigeria ↗, Daily Trust ↗, Premium Time ↗, Punch ↗

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

  • Logistics
  • Public sector

FAAN boosts airport surveillance after Ebola case

Following Nigeria's confirmation of its first Ebola case in Abuja, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has heightened surveillance at airports. FAAN is collaborating with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Port Health Services, and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority to support containment efforts, Premium Times Nigeria reports. This move aims to prevent the spread of the virus through air travel, ensuring passenger safety and public health.

Impact Airlines and airport operators face increased health measures and scrutiny to prevent Ebola spread.

Sources: P.M. News Nigeria ↗, Premium Time ↗

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

Nothing significant reported today.

Trade

  • Agriculture

Nigeria's cocoa exports to US soar to $142m

Nigeria's cocoa bean exports to the United States surged by 554% to $142 million in 2025, up from $21.7 million in 2024, according to the US Mission in Nigeria. This significant increase highlights the growing demand for Nigerian cocoa in the US market, Punch reports. The rise in exports is attributed to improved production and quality standards, making Nigerian cocoa more competitive globally.

Impact Cocoa producers and exporters gain from increased US demand, boosting revenue.

Sources: Punch ↗, Premium Time ↗

Politics

  • Public sector

Senate urges emergency funds for Ebola response

The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to release emergency funds and implement mandatory health screening at all borders to control the spread of Ebola, Punch reports. This request follows the recent confirmation of an Ebola case in Abuja. The Senate's call for action underscores the urgency of enhancing public health measures to prevent a broader outbreak.

Impact Public health authorities and border agencies face increased pressure to implement Ebola containment measures.

Sources: Punch ↗

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