By Dickson Omobola Emirates has become the first airline cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger to freighter converted aircraft. The aircraft (A6-EBK) will enter commercial service with a flight from Hong Kong to Dubai carrying over 100 tonnes of cargo. The converted Emirates Boeing 777-300ERSF offers…

By Dickson Omobola Nigeria's aviation space was enriched June 18, 2026, when dignitaries converged on Nesto Aviation Services, NESTAV, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, to join Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, for the official unveiling of two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG air…

•FG profiles 1,000, promises skills training, trauma counselling By Dickson Omobola & Matilda Ikediobi Federal Government has said its agencies are committed to the reintegration of Nigerians who voluntarily returned from South Africa through livelihood support, skills acquisition programmes, psychosocial and mental he…

…The review also favoured several members of the House of Representatives from the state. Dickson Tarkighir, Sesoo Ikpagher, Terser Ugbor, Sekav Iyortyom, Austin Achado, Regina Akume, Blessing Onuh, Ojotu Ojema and Solomon Wombo all retained their tickets, while Peter Egbodo emerged as the APC candidate for Oju/Obi Fede…

…Benue State recorded the most changes, with five federal constituencies affected. Dickson Tarkighir replaced Ikper Chris Terfa in Makurdi/Guma; Sesoo Ikpagher replaced Livinus Tsar Adzor in Vandeikya/Konshisha; Terser Ugbor substituted Kohol Shedrach Iornem in Kwande/Ushongo; Sekav Dzua Iyortyom replaced Gideon Inyom i…

By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed how Governor Alex Otti of Abia State rejected a Federal Government plan to build an airstrip in the state and instead opted for a full-fledged international airport. Keyamo also revealed that negotiations were ongoing for th…

By Dickson Omobola Skyway Aviation Handling Company, SAHCO PLC, has recorded a revenue of N44.459,365 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting growth driven by increased passenger and cargo handling activities, improved operational efficiency, and continued investments in modern Ground Support Equipment…

By Dickson Omobola Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc, SAHCO, has said it is willing to strengthen trade facilitation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates, UAE, while also exploring partnerships with Middle East Airlines. SAHCO Chairman, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, said the initiative was aimed at boosting passengers,…

…than 16 minutes behind Italian leader Elisa Longho Borghini.Fellow British rider Lauren Dickson remains second overall - 25 seconds behind Longho Borgini - despite clipping the barriers with a pedal 3.5km from the finish. All the riders involved in the crash were given the same time under the final 5km rule.Backstedt '…