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BREAKING: Aviation workers shut Kano Airport over dispute between FAAN, NAMA

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Aminu Kano International Airport has been shut following alleged dispute between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).

Ripples Nigeria learnt that flights billed to leave on Monday were disrupted following suspension of operations by Air Traffic Controllers.

It was also learnt that the dispute between the two bodies of the airport began after the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) shut down air navigation services for flights in and out of the Airport, over power supply to NAMA facilities and staff accommodations that were disconnected.

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