The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that revised air cargo charges will take effect from February 2, 2026, marking the first review of its cargo tariffs in almost two decades.
The new rates, which apply strictly to cargo operations, received approval in 2025 but were intentionally deferred to allow the authority strengthen internal processes and seal revenue leakages that had undermined collections.
An internal assessment by FAAN revealed that implementing higher charges without first fixing operational weaknesses would have yielded minimal gains, as substantial revenue losses would have persisted.
Under the revised tariff structure, port charges will increase from N7 to N20 per kilogram, while air cargo handling fees will rise from N5 to N15 per kilogram. Charges for transhipment, courier services, and perishable goods will also double from N20 to N40 per kilogram.
The adjustments cover import and export cargo, transhipment,s and cargo vehicle-related fees, but do not affect passenger tariffs.
FAAN officials said the review reflects the sharp decline in the real value of cargo charges since 2006, especially as other stakeholders in the aviation and logistics value chain, including customs, ground handlers, and freight agents, have adjusted their fees several times over the years.
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A senior official noted that FAAN continues to shoulder the cost of maintaining runways, terminals, aprons, security systems, lighting, and access infrastructure that support cargo operations, despite operating on outdated tariff rates.
The authority said the new pricing regime followed consultations with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), industry associations, and other key stakeholders.
FAAN explained that the rollout of the revised tariffs comes after reforms by its cargo development and services directorate aimed at tightening revenue assurance rather than increasing cargo volume.
As part of the reforms, FAAN redeployed operational and revenue officers to cargo warehouses and introduced stricter monitoring of unaccompanied baggage, measures it said helped eliminate long-standing revenue leakages.
Data from cargo terminals managed by NAHCO and SAHCO showed improved revenue performance in 2025, even with lower cargo volumes compared to the previ
