2025-12-14
According to The Punch, a report says the Federal Government approved or committed roughly ₦1.9 trillion to airport upgrades over a two-year period, spanning equipment, safety systems and infrastructure improvements.
The report links the spending to plans to modernise aviation facilities and strengthen safety and operational reliability across airports.
The Guardian Nigeria reported related approvals around navigation and communication upgrades and described the effort as a comprehensive modernisation drive for air safety.
BizWatch Nigeria also reported the overhaul and said it is aimed at improving air safety and modernising aviation infrastructure.
Analysis/Echotitbits take: The real measure isn’t the headline figure but delivery: which airports get what upgrades, whether timelines are met, and whether maintenance capacity is built into procurement. Watch for project breakdowns, independent oversight, and whether upgrades reduce delays, incidents and operating costs for airlines and passengers.
Source: The Punch — 14 Dec 2025 (https://punchng.com/fg-earmarked-n1-9tn-for-airport-upgrades-in-two-years-report/)