The international runway of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (18R/36L), Lagos, will be closed for a few hours today (Saturday).

This was contained in a notice to airmen issued by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency Aeronautical Information Services on Friday.

According to the NOTAM, runway 18R/36L will be closed between the hours of 0000 and 0500.

No reason was given for the closure but a source, who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity, said it was for maintenance purposes.

Source:punchng.com