Established in 1979, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO Aviance) provides aviation cargo services, aircraft handling, passenger facilitation, crew transportation, refuelling, and aviation training from its base at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The company serves more than 35 airlines across seven airports in Nigeria and handles about 70 percent of domestic and international airline operations in the country.

NAHCO Aviance was privatised in 2005 and listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 2006. Air France and Lufthansa have also acquired stakes in the company.