Airlines

As Emirates Resumes Flights to Nigeria

After a two-year hiatus, the Dubai based Emirates has resumed flights to Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria. The Middle East mega carrier inaugural flight touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on October 1, 2024, as Nigeria was celebrating its 64th Independence anniversary. Commenting on the return of services, the Deputy President […]

Airlines

Nigeria, UAE Deepen Ties, Target Mutual Growth

The UAE -Nigeria bond just hit a significant milestone with Emirates Airlines’ resumption of daily flights between Lagos and Dubai. This development coincided with Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary marked recently. It was expected to facilitate travel and business opportunities between the two nations. An announcement by Emirates Airlines also hinted of new options by […]

Airlines

Emirates Airlines Resumes Flights to Nigeria after Two Years of Suspended Operation

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier Emirates flight landed at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Tuesday, about two years after it stopped operation to Nigeria over diplomatic impasse and non-repatriation on its revenues then. The flight EK 783 which touched down at the old terminal of the MMIA at exactly 3:32 […]

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

FG, UAE Agree on Reciprocal Rights as Minister Negotiates New BASA before Emirates Flight Resumption Next Week

The Federal Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed on reciprocal rights, as world mega carrier, Emirates Airlines is set to resume Dubai-Lagos flight service on Tuesday, October 1, 2024; indicating that Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, which hitherto operated the route can also resume flight operations to the Middle East country. This is […]

HANDLING

NAHCO Welcomes Emirates Back to Nigerian as Flights Resume October

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) has secured the bid to provide passenger and cargo ground handling services for Dubai based mega carrier, Emirates Airlines at the Lagos airport, as the Middle East carrier is scheduled to resume flight services in October. The company said in a statement that this renewed contract underscores NAHCO’s […]