A Brookings Institution report estimated net outward migration at 295,000 in 2025 alone. Meanwhile, annual tracking shows a steady outflow of about 150,000 citizens per year.
Historically, the airport opened for domestic travel in September 2009. However, Governor Udom Emmanuel renamed the facility in 2018 to honour Victor Attah. Subsequently, Minister Festus Keyamo inspected the site in late 2025. He praised the modern infrastructure and the 3,600-metre runway. Therefore, the airport now handles wide-body aircraft like the Boeing 777.
President Tinubu commissions and flags off major road projects in Northern Nigeria, including Kano-Maiduguri Road, reinforcing infrastructure as economic backbone.
Empowering Energy: PNC Forum 2024 Champions Nigerian Content Development From groundbreaking conferences like the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum to industry developments and socio-political trends, Quest Extra delivers comprehensive analysis and updates that keep you […]