Nigeria Ends 18-Year Airport Dispute

Nigeria's government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services resolve 18-year airport concession dispute with new agreement.

Oct 21, 2026

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Nigeria Ends 18-Year Airport Dispute

Nigeria's government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services resolve 18-year airport concession dispute with new agreement.

In brief

Nigeria's government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services resolve 18-year airport concession dispute with new agreement. Nigeria's federal government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services signed a new agreement to end an 18-year dispute over the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two concession. Originally reported by…

Government and BASL End Dispute

The Federal Government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited have ended their 18-year dispute over the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two concession.

New Agreement Signed

The agreement was signed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and BASL Chairman, Dr. Wale Babalakin, in Abuja.

President Approves Settlement

President Bola Tinubu approved the final framework for the settlement, which waives historical claims by both parties.

Concession Fees Clarified

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria will begin receiving concession fees due under the original resolution.

GAT Ownership Clarified

The General Aviation Terminal is recognised as Federal Government property operated by FAAN.

Bi-Courtney Expansion Rights

Bi-Courtney can expand the apron at MMA2 and operate regional flights across Africa, subject to full operational capacity and regulatory compliance.

Here's the gist

Nigeria's federal government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services signed a new agreement to end an 18-year dispute over the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two concession.

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