Nigeria becomes Africa’s second-largest domestic air market - FAAN

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced that Nigeria is now ranked as Africa's second-largest domestic passenger market, with over 10.5 million domestic passengers, reflecting a 10% growth. FAAN's Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, highlighted that Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos recorded an 11.8% growth in air traffic movements in 2025. She also noted that Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja and Murtala Muhammed Airport are among the top 10 airports in Africa for domestic passenger traffic.