The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)’s plan to implement a steep increase in cargo tariff has triggered strong opposition from freight forwarders and logistics operators, even as the Authority insists that recent operational reforms have strengthened revenue assurance and positioned it to justify the adjustment.
There are fears that the planned increment if allowed would add to the cost of sending cargoes and parcels across the locally and outside Nigeria’s shores.
FAAN has confirmed that an upward review of cargo tariffs, raising charges from N7 per kilogram to N25 per kilogram — representing an increase of over 250 per cent — will take effect from 2 February 2026.
The adjustment, which was initially scheduled for 2025 but deferred, has attracted criticisms from industry stakeholders who argue that the hike will significantly increase the cost of doing business and undermine Nigeria’s trade competitiveness.
According to FAAN, the decision to proceed with the tariff review follows the stabilization of cargo operations and the closure of major revenue leakages across airport terminals, particularly in Lagos and Abuja.
