Nigeria, April 19 -- The Nigerian government has temporarily shutdown the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu State.

The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Obiageli Orah, announced this in a statement on Saturday.

Ms Orah explained that the airport was closed to enable urgent repairs on a damaged part of the runway.

"There is a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway.

"Hence, emergency repairs will be conducted on that portion of the runway from April 22nd to May 6th, 2025," she said.

The official stressed that FAAN closed the runway in compliance with the rules of the Nigerian civil aviation system.

"In comp...