The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reviewed the cargo port charge at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, reducing it to N15 per kilogram after consultations with key stakeholders in the cargo handling sector.
FAAN announced the decision in a statement released on Tuesday and signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire.
The new charge comes after weeks of disagreement between FAAN and Customs Licensed Cargo Agents, who had strongly opposed an earlier plan to raise the fee to N20 per kilogram. The dispute reportedly disrupted cargo operations at the airport, forcing the authority to open discussions to resolve the issue.
FAAN explained that the N15 tariff is a compromise between the proposed N20 rate and the former N7 per kilogram charge, which had remained unchanged since 2008.
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The decision was reached during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the MMIA Terminal 2 Conference Room. The meeting was chaired by FAAN’s Director of Cargo Development and Services, Mr Lekan Thomas.
According to FAAN, both parties agreed on the revised charge after deliberations aimed at finding a middle ground.
The authority said the adjustment is expected to reduce tension in the air cargo sector, reopen affected warehouses, and restore smooth operations at the airport.
FAAN added that the new tariff will also support its plans to improve the ease of doing business at MMIA while generating funds needed for the development and modernisation of cargo infrastructure.
