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NITT honours SAHCO as 2025 Aviation Service Provider  The Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) has conferred the prestigious “Aviation Service Provider of the Year 2025” award on Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) in recognition of the company’s exceptional innovations, operational excellence, and significant contributions to the development of the transport and aviation industry in Nigeria. The award was presented during the NITT Annual Award and Dinner Ceremony, held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, which brought together leading figures from government, academia, and the private sector to celebrate outstanding achievements in the country’s transport and logistics sector. In his remarks at the ceremony, Dr. Bayero Salih Farah, Director-General/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, commended SAHCO for its unwavering dedication to quality, safety, and innovation in aviation ground handling services. He noted that the company has ...

  Nigerian Bottling Company Expands Portfolio with Launch of Iconic Plazma Biscuit in Nigeria Reinforcing Confidence in Nigeria’s Economic Future , Commitment to Local Investment  Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., a leading consumer packaged goods company and member of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Beverage Company (CCHBC), has announced the official launch of Plazma Biscuit, one of Europe’s most iconic biscuit brands, into the Nigerian market. The launch marks a strategic milestone for NBC as it expands into Nigeria’s rapidly growing snack food sector, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment and confidence in the country’s economic potential. The launch is a result of a collaborative effort between Bambi (a leading confectionary company in Europe), Coca-Cola HBC Group, Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), and a respected local biscuit manufacturer and outsourcing partner. Crafted with high-quality ingredients, Plazma offers a wholesome, creamy biscuit experience designed to s...

 NAAPE urges Kalu to withdraw statement indicting pilots  The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has urged Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to with immediate effect withdraw the   unsubstantiated claims he made during a plenary session of the National Assembly, alleging that some pilots in Nigeria smoke Indian hemp and operate aircraft while under the influence of drugs.  The umbrella body of indigenous pilots and aircraft engineers said it is deeply disturbed by such utterance and funds it very concerning . The body according to statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Engineer Blessing Ahmadu described  Kalu's utterance as baseless claims, which constitute a malicious attack on the professionalism, integrity, and reputation of Nigerian aviation professionals. He said the senator's utterance , besides is  not only false but represent a dangerous misrepresentation of the rigorous safety standards that govern Nigerian aviation ...

  Our concerns on Kalu's comment on Nigerian pilots, by NCAA   The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has noted with concern the comments made by Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the floor of the Senate regarding alleged inadequacies in pilot preparation, claims of substance use among flight crew, and supposed lapses in the Authority’s oversight responsibilities.  According to a statement by the Director , Civil Aviation Authority , (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, while the Authority holds the Distinguished Senator and the National Assembly in the highest esteem, it is necessary to provide factual clarifications in the public interest. Contrary to the impression created by Senator Kalu,  the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority  said it maintains a rigorous and internationally recognized system for certifying and monitoring the medical and professional fitness of all pilots operating in Nigeria. No pilot, the NCAA said  is permitted to operate a ...

  United Nigeria Airlines Donates Five Million Naira ,   Food Items to Ogidi Flood Victims  United Nigeria Airlines has brought hope and relief to hundreds of Ogidi residents affected by a devastating flood that destroyed homes, wiped out livelihoods, and left many families displaced. The flood, which ravaged several communities across Ire, Abor, and Ezi Ogidi villages in Idemili North Local Government Area, left many households struggling to survive. In response, United Nigeria Airlines, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, extended support to over 200 affected homes with food items, relief materials, and a 5 million Naira cash donation. Speaking during the distribution exercise, the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines and Founder of Pro-Value Humanity Foundation, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, OFR, expressed concern over the level of devastation caused by the flood and emphasized the need for preventive measures.  “We are hopeful that our do...

  Air Peace, Onyema honoured at NITL Excellence Awards  Air Peace  its  Chairman, Dr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s aviation and transport sector at the Nigerian Institute of Transport and Logistics (NITL) Annual Excellence Awards, held at the NICON Hotel, Abuja. At the prestigious ceremony, Air Peace clinched the “Airline of the Year” award, while Dr. Onyema received the “Trailblazer Award in Transport and Logistics.” Both honours underscore the airline’s industry-defining achievements and the exemplary leadership steering its continued growth. The Airline of the Year recognition celebrates Air Peace’s consistent operational excellence, customer-focused innovation, and impressive route expansion across domestic, regional, and international networks.  A highlight of the airline’s recent milestones is the historic launch of its Abuja–London Heathrow route, an accomplishment that cements its position as...