# Nigeria Ends 18-Year Airport Dispute

> Nigeria's government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services resolve 18-year airport concession dispute with new agreement.
- Title: Nigeria Ends 18-Year Airport Dispute · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: Nigeria's government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services resolve 18-year airport concession dispute with new agreement. Nigeria's federal government and…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610210056.html
- Published: 2026-10-21T06:19:18+00:00
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- Topics: nigeria, murtala muhammed airport terminal two, bi-courtney aviation services, federal government, aviation concession, concession fees, faan, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.