The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a revised cargo port charge of N15 per kilogram at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, following consultations with cargo handling stakeholders.
The announcement, made by Henry Agbebire, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, was shared on the Authority’s official X page on Tuesday.
The adjustment comes after weeks of resistance from Customs Licensed Cargo Agents, who opposed an earlier proposal to increase the fee to N20 per kilogram. The disagreement had disrupted cargo operations, prompting FAAN to engage stakeholders to restore normal activity.
The new tariff represents a compromise between the proposed N20 rate and the long-standing N7 charge that has been in effect since 2008. The agreement was reached during a stakeholders’ meeting on Monday, 9 February 2026, held at MMIA Terminal 2 Conference Room and chaired by Lekan Thomas, Director of Cargo Development and Services.
“After constructive deliberations, both parties agreed on a revised port charge of N15.00 per kilogramme, representing a compromise on their earlier proposed N20.00/kg and an upward review of the existing N7.00/kg,” FAAN said.
The Authority added that the revised rate is expected to reduce tensions in the air cargo sector, reopen stalled warehouses, and strike a balance between infrastructure funding requirements and operators’ cost concerns. FAAN also emphasized that the adjustment aligns with broader efforts to enhance the ease of doing business at MMIA while supporting the modernization and sustainable development of cargo facilities.
Elijah Adeyemi
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