Airport Reporters

NDLEA, Edo Govt sensitise Niger College students on drug abuse  Students of Niger College, Benin City, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, received a strong double warning against drug abuse as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Edo State Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, and Senior Special Assistant to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Honourable Andrew Efe, took the anti-drug campaign directly to their school assembly. The outreach was held ahead of the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, marked globally on 26th June, with this year’s UN theme: “The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses”. “Your brain is your phone’s processor – drugs are the virus,” Commander Ofoyeju said while delivering the main presentation titled "CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE: SAY NO TO DRUGS”. Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, engaged the students with direct questions on trending substances like Colos/Colorado, Mkpuru Mmiri/Ice, codeine syrup, and Tr...

  NAHCO consolidates handling contracts with more airlines  .....Begins export of solar cells to US   Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc yesterday affirmed its dominance in the ground handling  industry following the  extension of its contract with Qatar Airways, Saudia Airlines and ASKY. To consolidate its place, the company also signed a fresh contract with new entrant into the Nigerian market - FlyGabon.   The  company said it has  commenced the export  of solar cells  to the United States of America. NAHCO in a statement  disclosed that BGE (Nigeria) Solar FZE has  since January 2026 be  using NAHCO its facilities in Lagos to move the solar cells to the United States.  The project, the statement added  initially moved through scheduled carriers, including Lufthansa (LH), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Turkish Airlines (TK), and DHL, with shipments ranging between 20, 30 and 50 tons per consignment through ...

   FAAN offers clarifications on airport cab operations  ...Reaffirms position on vehicle standards, operational charges  The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has responded to recent comments and concerns expressed by some members of the Association of Private Cab Operators regarding the Authority's directives on vehicle standards and operational tariffs at Nigerian airports. The authority according to a statement by its management said given its  commitment to delivering safe, secure, efficient, and world-class airport services, it  considers it necessary to provide clarification on the issues raised and to reassure the travelling public that every action being taken is aimed at enhancing passenger experience and maintaining acceptable service standards at  airports. FAAN said given that airports are the gateways to any nation and often provide the first and last impression of a country's image, it  has a responsibility not only to en...

 SAHCO reports N44.459b revenue for 2025 Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has announced a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a revenue of N44.459,365 billion. The performance reflects significant growth driven by increased passenger and cargo handling activities, improved operational efficiency, and continued investments in modern Ground Support Equipment (GSE), workforce development, and strategic infrastructure expansion at the 16th edition of the company’s Annual General Meeting. L-R: Executive Director, Cargo Services and Operations, Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, Mrs. Boma Ukwunna; Executive Director, Finance, Admin Services & Projects, SAHCO, Mr. Abiodun Adegbesan ; Managing Director/ CEO, SAHCO, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin; Chairman, SAHCO and SIFAX Group, Dr. Barr. Taiwo Afolabi ; Company Secretary, SAHCO, Ms. Jesuyemisi Odeyemi; Executive Director, Business Development and IT, SAHCO, Mr Baba...

Air Peace ramps up preparations  for Brazil flights  .....Toronto, New York, China underway  West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has achieved another significant milestone in its transformation into a global carrier, following approval by Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to operate scheduled international air services to and from the South American nation. The Brazilian approval comes as Air Peace accelerates its international expansion drive.  The airline has, since last year, applied to the Canadian and United States authorities for landing permits for scheduled operations into Toronto and New York, respectively while almost concluding plans to resume their operations into Jeddah  Saudi Arabia, and Guanzhou, in China.  The airline has equally concluded plans to do three weekly flights into Manchester in the United Kingdom while further extending its reach across Africa, Europe, North America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and South A...

 ‎Naming two of our aircraft after Achebe, Obi of Onitsha is tribute to Nigeria’s heritage -Okonkwo, UNA chairman  ‎...Says 4 more expected in months  ‎ ‎ ‎The executive chairman of United Nigeria  Airlines (UNA), Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has said the two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG aircraft named in honour of the late literature icon, Prof. Chinua Achebe and the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, is a celebration of Nigeria's rich culture and heritage. ‎Speaking in Lagos on Thursday during the unveiling, he said both aircraft carry the Achebe name for reasons close to the airline's own history. Describing the late  icon as a relative from his hometown of Ogidi, Okonkwo called him "one of the pioneers who first introduced Africa to the wider world through literature" and asked the audience to observe a moment of silence in his honour.  ‎ ‎On the Obi of Onitsha who was present at the ceremony, Okonkwo said the royal father carries the wisdom of a traditi...

  Why Fed Govt is supporting indigenous airlines, by Keyamo  .......United Nigeria Airlines boss canvasses reduction in aviation charges   Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,  Mr Festus Keyamo yesterday gave reasons why the Federal Government is supporting indigenous carriers saying the intentional policies pursued by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is for the growth and sustainability of the aviation value chain. Keyamo said the Tinubu administration since  inception continues  to consolidate its strategies to firm up policies through engagement with indigenous airlines, the industry's regulators,  international partners , such as aircraft manufacturers , lessors and others to rally support for Nigerian airlines. Speaking at the unveiling of named after the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, and the late literary icon, Prof. Chinua Achebe.  Keyamo said the government will not renege in its intervention to provide sovereign...