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- 12 Aug 2019
South Africa Frets as NANS Ask S/A Owned Firms to Leave Nigeria
South Africa has expressed concern over the call by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for the expulsion of South Africans and protest at South African owned businesses in Nigeria.…
- 26 Oct 2015
SAHCOL to Provide Ground Handling Services to SA Airways in Abuja
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL), has been named by South African Airways as a preferred Ground Handler in its Abuja operations. This award kicks off the beginning of another long…
- 21 Oct 2013
NAMA Records 28,000 Over-flyers in 12 Months
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) said on Monday that there has been tremendous patronage of the airspace in recent time as it recorded 28,165 Over- flyers operated by 517 foreign…
- 5 Sept 2025
MTN MIP Fellows Embark on Transformative Study Tour in South Africa
Twenty Nigerian media professionals and digital creators are embarking on a week-long study trip to South Africa as part of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP). The fellowship is designed to…
- 19 Jul 2010
Raseroka Named Multi-Links Telkom’s Acting CEO
An acting CEO in the person of Vincent Raseroka has been appointed for Multi-Links Telkom, following the appointment of Jeffrey Hedberg as the chief executive officer, Multi-Links Telkom.…
- 21 Jan 2015
SAHCOL Chairman, Bags ‘The Sun Business Man Of The Year 2014’ Award
Barrister Taiwo Olayinka Afolabi, chairman of the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL), has been awarded with the 'Sun Business Man of the year award 2014'. The award was presented to…
- 15 Aug 2014
SAHCOL Visits Chidoka, Pledges Support to Aviation Minister
Oluropo Owolabi, managing director/CEO of the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL), while on a courtesy visit to Osita Chidoka, minister of Aviation, in Abuja, expressed the Company's…
- 19 Dec 2014
SAHCOIL Opens New Corporate Headquarters, Lounge to Public
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL), has relocated its head office to a new corporate headquarters located at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Cargo Complex. This…
- 5 Aug 2014
SAHCOL Welcomes Chidoka, Wins Contract to Service Emirates Airlines
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) has thrown it weight behind Mr. Osita Chidoka, new minister of Aviation to succeed on the new role. The Company in a congratulatory message to the…
- 28 Oct 2014
SAHCOL Acquires More GSE Equipment, New Warehouse Nears Commissioning
As part of its determination to improve the face of ground handling in Nigeria, in line with International best practices, the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) has taken…
- 2 Jun 2008
International Carriers, Virgin Nigeria Strike Accord on e-Ticketing
No fewer than eight international airlines have joined the growing list of Virgin Nigeria’s interline electronic ticketing partners. The airlines include Northwest Airlines, US Airways,…
- 23 Feb 2017
Jumia Travel Launches Flight Services
Jumia Travel has announced the unveiling of its Flights Services for travelers, a major move to boost its service offerings. This service is part of the broader programme to create a one stop travel…
- 16 Jan 2014
British Airways Open ‘Man vs Plane’ Challenge Against New A380
British Airways, leading global airline, has thrown open a challenge to anyone who thinks they can win a race against its newly acquired Airbus A380. The challenge comes after South African rugby…
- 20 Feb 2019
Jumia Opens Voting for Nigeria Travel Awards
Jumia Travel has announced the launch of the 3rd edition of the annual Nigeria Travel Awards which is scheduled to hold on Monday, March 11th, 2019 at Jupiter Hall, Four Points by Sheraton. The…
- 15 Apr 2014
Air Seychelles Posts Second Consecutive Year of Net Profitability
Air Seychelles, the national carrier of the Republic of Seychelles, last Friday announced a net profit of US$3 million for 2013, exceeding by 171per cent its profit of US$1.1 million reported in…
- 30 May 2013
NAMA Successfully Deploys Area Surveillance Facility
Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA’s) infrastructural base received a boost in the wee hours of Thursday (yesterday) with the successful deployment of surveillance system for area radar…
- 20 Aug 2016
Iconoclastic Women Take Centre Stage on CNN African Voices
African women who have successfully challenged the stereotype of women staying in the background are the talking point of this weekend’s CNN African Voices sponsored by Globacom. The magazine…
- 27 Jun 2019
Hot Air Balloon Pilot, Paraglider take Centre Stage on CNN African Voices
CNN African Voices, sponsored by national telecommunications operator, Globacom, will this weekend continue its tradition of bringing to viewers Africans who have excelled in different spheres of…
- 14 Feb 2014
British Airways Showcases Serious Customer Investment with Flight of Fancy
British Airways recently brought together the best of Britain and South Africa at 30,000 feet over Johannesburg to showcase how its £5 billion investment is benefitting customers. Some 200 guests…
- 1 Dec 2016
Stowaway Dies on Arik’s Flight to S/Africa
The body of a suspected stowaway, was yesterday, found in the main wheel well (the under carriage compartment) of Air Arik Airbus 330-200 aircraft at the Oliver Tambo International Airport,…
- 16 Jan 2017
Turkish Airlines Airlifts Over 61m Passengers in 2016, Adds Kharkiv to Network
Traffic results for the period of January-December 2016 show that Turkish Airlines airlifted passenger carried increased by 2.5%, reaching to 62.8 million passengers from 61.2 million passengers for…
- 7 Jun 2010
Clickatell Poised to Aid Communication during World Cup
Clickatell is poised to aid businesses in South Africa, as the country prepares for the arrival of millions expected at the 2010 World Cup. It is anticipated that as athletes, fans, tourists, and…
- 26 May 2022
Brand Africa unveils 12th Annual Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands 2022
Brand Africa, organizers of annual Brand Africa 100 on Wednesday unveiled the 12 th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands 2022 rankings of the Top 100 most admired brands in Africa at a live…
- 12 Jul 2019
Glo-sponsored CNN African Voices Highlights Story of 3 Vocal Artistes
Rwanda’s Sherrie Silver, dance choreographer, actress, creative director and philanthropist; Shifa Amankwah-Gabbey, a spelling bee winner from Ghana, and Pretty Yende, a singer from Mpumalanga, South…
- 18 Jun 2013
Fastjet Puts Intl Launch ahead of S.Africa Plan
Fastjet, the African budget airline backed by easyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, said it would temporarily shelve plans to launch domestic routes in South Africa to focus on rolling out…
- 20 Jun 2014
British Airways Plans to Boost Operations in Africa
The British Airways (BA) airline said yesterday that it would soon acquire 72 new aircraft, to boost its flight operations in Africa, particularly in Nigeria. Mr Kola Olayinka, BA Country Commercial…
- 17 May 2016
Etihad Airways Appoints New General Manager in Nigeria
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has appointed George Mawadri as its new General Manager in Nigeria, where he will be responsible for growing Etihad Airways’ relationships with its…
- 24 May 2016
IATA Cries Out over $577m Trapped in CBN
Funds of foreign airlines trapped in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) hit $577 million as at March this year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Mr. Samson Fatokun,…