{"id":69891,"date":"2026-01-30T11:32:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T14:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/887952333"},"modified":"2026-01-30T11:32:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T14:32:02","slug":"faan-tariff-hike-cargo-agents-plan-protest-over-new-airport-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/01\/30\/faan-tariff-hike-cargo-agents-plan-protest-over-new-airport-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"FAAN tariff hike: Cargo agents plan protest over new airport charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Cargo handling fees are set to rise from N7 to N25 per kilogram, and FAAN plans to commence implementation from February 2, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cargo agents have threatened protests over the planned increase, while Industry groups warn the policy could raise costs and weaken cargo operations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>FAAN says the hike follows internal reforms and improved revenue systems, and all plans have been made to commence full implementation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"align-left\"><i>Oluwatobi Odeyinka is a business editor at Legit.ng, covering energy, the money market, technology and macroeconomic trends in Nigeria. <\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Operations at airports managed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/tags\/faan\/\">Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria<\/a> (FAAN) may face disruption on Monday as cargo agents consider staging protests against a planned increase in cargo handling tariffs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">According to findings by PUNCH, FAAN is set to begin enforcing a new cargo tariff regime from February 2, 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/37e7ebdb52ee6b89.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/37e7ebdb52ee6b89.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/37e7ebdb52ee6b89.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/37e7ebdb52ee6b89.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/37e7ebdb52ee6b89.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/37e7ebdb52ee6b89.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/37e7ebdb52ee6b89.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/37e7ebdb52ee6b89.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/37e7ebdb52ee6b89.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/37e7ebdb52ee6b89.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/37e7ebdb52ee6b89.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"article-image__picture\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/37e7ebdb52ee6b89.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Operations at airports managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) may face disruption on Monday as cargo agents consider staging protests against a planned increase in cargo fees from N7 to N25 per kilogram.\" title=\"Operations at airports managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) may face disruption on Monday as cargo agents consider staging protests against a planned increase in cargo fees from N7 to N25 per kilogram.\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\"><button title=\"Expand image\" class=\"article-image__button\"><\/button><figcaption class=\"article-image__caption\">Cargo handling fees are set to rise from N7 to N25 per kilogram. Photo: Nurphoto.<br \/>Source: Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"align-left\">The development has heightened tension within the aviation sector, especially at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/tags\/lagos-state-news-today\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lagos<\/a>, which handles a significant share of Nigeria\u2019s air cargo.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post__read-also c-article-read-also js-read-also\" data-news-type=\"Read also\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/business-economy\/technology\/1694823-ncc-removes-450-illegal-signal-boosters-improve-network-quality-nigeria\/\" class=\"c-article-read-also__image-wrapper\"><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/80f132ee58a94299.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/80f132ee58a94299.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/80f132ee58a94299.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/80f132ee58a94299.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/80f132ee58a94299.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/80f132ee58a94299.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/80f132ee58a94299.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/80f132ee58a94299.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/80f132ee58a94299.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/80f132ee58a94299.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/80f132ee58a94299.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/80f132ee58a94299.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/business-economy\/technology\/1694823-ncc-removes-450-illegal-signal-boosters-improve-network-quality-nigeria\/\" class=\"c-article-read-also__headline\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__caption\">Read also<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-wrapper\"><span class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-hover-inner\">NCC destroys 450 illegal signal boosters to improve network quality in Nigeria<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Top officials of the authority reportedly confirmed that preparations have been concluded for the implementation of the new charges, despite objections from cargo agents and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/business-economy\/industry\/\">industry<\/a> stakeholders.<\/p>\n<h2>FAAN to raise cargo fees from N7 to N25 per kilo<\/h2>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Under the new regime, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/tags\/faan\/\" target=\"_blank\">FAAN<\/a> is expected to raise cargo handling fees from N7 per kilogram to N25 per kilogram.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Some cargo agents warned that they may resort to protests if the authority goes ahead with the increase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">The proposed hike comes amid complaints from airline operators and logistics players about what they describe as multiple charges and high operating costs in the aviation sector.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Stakeholders have warned that continued increases could push some operators out of business.<\/p>\n<h2>Cargo agents express concerns<\/h2>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Cargo agents also expressed concern that the new tariff could worsen the decline in cargo traffic, noting that Nigeria has already recorded a drop in air cargo volumes in recent times.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post__read-also c-article-read-also js-read-also\" data-news-type=\"Read also\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/business-economy\/industry\/1694661-customs-seizes-n365m-expired-raw-materials-lagos-hands-nafdac\/\" class=\"c-article-read-also__image-wrapper\"><img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/83086bfdf373c8c7.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/83086bfdf373c8c7.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/83086bfdf373c8c7.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/83086bfdf373c8c7.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/83086bfdf373c8c7.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/83086bfdf373c8c7.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/83086bfdf373c8c7.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/83086bfdf373c8c7.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/83086bfdf373c8c7.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/83086bfdf373c8c7.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/83086bfdf373c8c7.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/83086bfdf373c8c7.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/business-economy\/industry\/1694661-customs-seizes-n365m-expired-raw-materials-lagos-hands-nafdac\/\" class=\"c-article-read-also__headline\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__caption\">Read also<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-wrapper\"><span class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-hover-inner\">Customs seizes N36.5m expired raw materials in Lagos, hands over to NAFDAC<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"align-left\">However, a senior FAAN official, who spoke anonymously, said the authority was ready to proceed with the new tariff as approved.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAll necessary structures have been put in place. The tariff adjustment will commence on Monday,\u201d the official said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Explaining the decision, the official said the increase followed internal reforms aimed at improving cargo operations and strengthening revenue collection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">He added that the tariff adjustment was initially planned for 2025 but was delayed to address operational gaps and revenue leakages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">According to him, although cargo throughput declined in 2025 compared to 2024, FAAN recorded higher revenue due to improved collection efficiency.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/d90ffb0a6f3eecd6.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/d90ffb0a6f3eecd6.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/d90ffb0a6f3eecd6.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/d90ffb0a6f3eecd6.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/d90ffb0a6f3eecd6.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/d90ffb0a6f3eecd6.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/d90ffb0a6f3eecd6.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/d90ffb0a6f3eecd6.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/d90ffb0a6f3eecd6.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/d90ffb0a6f3eecd6.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/d90ffb0a6f3eecd6.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"article-image__picture\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/d90ffb0a6f3eecd6.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Operations at airports managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) may face disruption on Monday as cargo agents consider staging protests against a planned increase in cargo fees from N7 to N25 per kilogram.\" title=\"Operations at airports managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) may face disruption on Monday as cargo agents consider staging protests against a planned increase in cargo fees from N7 to N25 per kilogram.\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" loading=\"lazy\"><button title=\"Expand image\" class=\"article-image__button\"><\/button><figcaption class=\"article-image__caption\">Cargo agents have threatened protests over the planned increase. Stringer<br \/>Source: Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Authority to improve baggage handling<\/h2>\n<p class=\"align-left\">He also disclosed that the authority is working with airlines, ground handlers, customs agents and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/tags\/nigeria-customs-service-news\/\">Nigeria Customs Service<\/a> to reduce revenue losses linked to baggage handling practices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">The official further said infrastructure upgrades are ongoing at the General Aviation Terminal in Lagos and at the Abuja airport, while engagement with regulators is being intensified to align operations with international standards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Meanwhile, the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (<a href=\"https:\/\/apfflon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">APFFLON<\/a>) has rejected the planned tariff increase.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post__read-also c-article-read-also js-read-also\" data-news-type=\"Read also\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/business-economy\/economy\/1694505-tax-reforms-nigerian-workers-report-higher-home-pay-january-2026-paye-system\/\" class=\"c-article-read-also__image-wrapper\"><img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/ee4dcb0c9664dc76.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/ee4dcb0c9664dc76.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/ee4dcb0c9664dc76.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/ee4dcb0c9664dc76.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/ee4dcb0c9664dc76.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/ee4dcb0c9664dc76.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/ee4dcb0c9664dc76.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/ee4dcb0c9664dc76.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/ee4dcb0c9664dc76.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/ee4dcb0c9664dc76.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/ee4dcb0c9664dc76.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/ee4dcb0c9664dc76.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/business-economy\/economy\/1694505-tax-reforms-nigerian-workers-report-higher-home-pay-january-2026-paye-system\/\" class=\"c-article-read-also__headline\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__caption\">Read also<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-wrapper\"><span class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-hover-inner\">Tax Reforms: Nigerian workers report higher take-home pay in January 2026 under PAYE system<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"align-left\">In a statement, the association\u2019s president, Frank Ogunojemite, described the move as ill-timed and warned that it could raise the cost of air cargo operations, discourage exports and increase prices for consumers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">He questioned the justification for the increase, citing the absence of visible improvements in cargo infrastructure and service delivery, and urged FAAN and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/tags\/federal-government-of-nigeria\/\">federal government<\/a> to reconsider the policy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Similarly, the deputy president of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, Segun Musa, said the group would explore all lawful means to press its demands, warning that further increases could weaken the already fragile cargo market.<\/p>\n<h2>FAAN sets up cashless system across operations<\/h2>\n<p class=\"align-left\"><strong>Legit.ng<\/strong> earlier reported that FAAN recently rolled out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/business-economy\/industry\/1676315-faan-introduces-cashless-payment-nigerian-airports\/\" target=\"_blank\">cashless payment system<\/a> across its operations, beginning with the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">FAAN said in a statement on Monday, September 29 that the initiative, branded \u201cOperations Go Cashless,\u201d will replace cash transactions at access gates, car parks and VIP lounges. <\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">The cashless system will be implemented at access gates, car parks, and lounges, 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