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NSIB begins probe into  Challenger 604 aircraft  door separation   ......Airplane door recovered, secured at wreckage hangar The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced  investigation into an occurrence involving a Challenger 604 aircraft, registration T7-SEI, operated by Triton. According to a statement signed by its Director General, Captain Alex Badeh jnr, the NSIB said the  aircraft departed Abuja for Lagos at 1612 UTC.  He said the aircraft after departure inching three   nautical miles into its journey having climbed  3,500 feet above sea level, the crew declared emergency, known in aviation parlance  as : " mayday"  after the aircraft’s door separated.  The aircraft , the NSIB said returned to Abuja and landed safely on Runway 22 about 1634 UTC, with nine persons on board, comprising three crew members and six passengers. The aircraft  door, the NSIB said has been recovered and secured at the ...

Customs deepens maritime security with partnership . ...Combats smuggling , protect revenue Customs deepens maritime  security with  partnership  ....Combats smuggling , protect revenue  By Kelvin Osa Okunbor  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command, has intensified efforts to combat smuggling, strengthen border and maritime security as well as facilitate legitimate trade through closer collaboration with security agencies and private-sector operators. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller, Dr Nkiru Nwala, led delegations to the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Eastern Naval Command, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Shoreline Logistics Nigeria Limited on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, to strengthen institutional relationships and improve operational coordination. The engagements focused on intelligence sharing, coordinated enforcement operat...

 United Nigeria Airlines becomes first domestic operator to issue commercial paper …Targets ₦20bn in series 1, 2 of ₦100bn programme …Secures Agusto, DataPro credit ratings   United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited is set to become the first domestic operator to issue commercial paper with a first tranche of ₦20 billion.  According to its September 2026 investor presentation which outlined its financial performance and five-year expansion strategy, the commercial paper will be issued in series one and two with tenors of 270 days and 364 days. The proposed issuance is the first under the airline’s ₦100 billion commercial paper programme. The transaction has Meristem Capital Limited as lead arrangers and Cordros Advisory Services Limited, Coronation Merchant Bank Limited, FCMB Capital Markets Limited, FSL Advisory Limited and Quantum Zenith Capital & Investments Limited as dealers. The issue comes as the airline seeks to strengthen its financial position and expand dome...

NAMA Staff Commend Management Over Cybersecurity Training in Egypt Participants from the Communications Department of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) attending the ongoing Cybersecurity Training on Aeronautical Message Handling System (AMHS) Course No. 002 at United ATS in Cairo, Egypt, have expressed appreciation to the agency's management for facilitating their participation in the specialized programme. ​The one-week intensive course is designed to equip participants with advanced knowledge and practical technical skills required to protect critical aviation communication networks against emerging cyber threats. ​Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Rabiu Muhammad Sani (the General overseer/NACAN President) highlighted the strategic relevance of the training in safeguarding Air Traffic Services (ATS) messages and bolstering overall information security across Nigeria's airspace infrastructure. ​He commended the executive management team, led by Managing Direc...

 SAHCO affirms stakeholders collaboration ...Says  infrastructure key to boost Nigeria's air cargo competitiveness  The Chairman of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, Dr Taiwo Afolabi has emphasized the critical need for robust stakeholder collaboration, mutual trust, and shared responsibility to drive the growth, efficiency, and global competitiveness of Nigeria's aviation cargo industry.  He spoke at SAHCO PLC Cargo Stakeholders Forum held at Marriot Hotels in Ikeja. Dr Afolabi, who was represented by the Managing Director of the Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin highlighted that the air cargo sector plays a vital role in facilitating international trade, connecting markets, and supporting broader economic development. The Chairman affirmed that SAHCO's success is inextricably linked to the cooperation of every stakeholder within the value chain, from airlines and freight forwarders to regulatory agencies, cargo agents, ...

  Ex - SAHCO MD berates illegal  activities at bonded cargo terminals  Dr. Oluropo Owolabi, former Managing Director of Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO), has expressed deep embarrassment and concern over the alarming transformation of international bonded cargo terminals into illegal vehicle dealerships, unauthorized trading hubs, and chaotic parking lots for commercial motorcycles. ​ In a fiery critique of the state of aviation logistics in Nigeria while reflecting on the original vision and world-class design of major handling facilities like the Sifax Bonded Warehouse, Dr. Owolabi speaking at the SAHCO’s Cargo Stakeholders Forum held at Marriot hotels in Lagos, emphasized that the infrastructure was built to match top global standards capable of handling heavy logistics efficiently.  He asserted that Sifax operates one of the finest international warehouse setups in Africa, designed specifically to ensure seamless document processing, customs duty asse...

 ​ How to eliminate supply chain bottlenecks in air cargo, ANCLA Chairman  Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Murtala Mohammed Airport Cargo Chapter, Mr. Tope Akindele, has advocated for a structured multi-stakeholder collaboration framework, operational transparency, and accurate cargo data sharing to eliminate supply chain bottlenecks and drive sustainable economic growth ​Speaking at a SAHCO's cargo stakeholder forum held at the Marriott Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, Akindele emphasized that while financial performance in cargo handling reflects significant economic contributions, operational success can only be truly measured by combining revenue metrics with exact cargo volume data, lower clearance dwell times, and efficient service delivery. ​Underscoring the critical role of cargo operations in international trade and national revenue generation, Akindele pointed to public financial figures showing that ground-handling giant SAHCO PLC g...