The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced another interception of a significant amount of arms and ammunition at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMA) in Lagos, valued at ₦270 million. Eko Hot Blog reports that the intercepted consignment, which originated from Turkiye, was found in the cargo section of the airport, and one suspect has … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an Air Peace plane coming from Port Harcourt, on Thursday made an emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. It was gathered that the pilots landed at the airport, after noticing a fire warning indicator in the cockpit. Editor’s Picks Oyo Govt Declares Friday Half-Work Day For Civil Servants … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially declared the reopening of runway 18L/36R at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. The runway was temporarily closed earlier on Tuesday following a Dana Air plane skidding off it. A press release signed by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an aircraft, belonging to Dana Air has on Tuesday skidded off the runway in Lagos State. The incident occured at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Editor’s Picks CBN Sells Fresh Dollars To BDC Operators At ₦1,021/$1 BREAKING: Dangote Slashes Diesel Price, Aviation Fuel Below ₦1,000 BREAKING: Former Imo … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has disclosed the reason for cancelling the visas of 264 Nigerians upon entry into the country. It would be recalled that the Saudi Arabian government had cancelled the visa of all the 264 passengers airlifted by Nigeria’s major carrier, Air Peace, on arrival at … Read more
Sequel to the last minute inspection of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, the Lagos State has expressed satisfaction at the preparedness of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to manage travel activities in line with COVID-19 protocols. According to schedule, a couple of flights will arrive later today, beginning with Middle East Airline and British … Read more