June 14, 2023
Nigeria: Father, His 4 Children, 95 Others Die in Kwara Boat Mishap
No fewer than 100 persons, including a father and his four children, have lost their lives in a boat mishap at Egbu village, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Commissions Tug Boats, Prepares to Receive Transit Cargo At Lekki Port
In a bid to continue its moves to attract transit cargoes from landlocked countries, the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has commissioned two tug boats ahead of the expected transit… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Nigeria: More Than 100 Killed in Kwara River Boat Accident
About 100 persons including a father and his four children have reportedly lost their lives in a boat mishap at Egbu village in the Patigi local government area of Kwara state. Read more »
June 12, 2023
Nigeria: 5 Traders Die in Ondo Boat Mishap
No fewer than five traders have died in a boat mishap in Ugbo-Nla in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Nigeria: 18 Passengers Perish in Kano Auto Crash
No fewer than 18 persons have perished, as they were burnt beyond recognition in an auto crash in Zakirai town, Gabasawa Local Government Area on Kano-Ringim Road in Kano State. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Air - Reps to Probe Controversies Trailing Unveiling
Following the controversial unveiling of the new national carrier, Nigeria Air, with an Ethiopian Airline aircraft, the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has summoned… Read more »
May 26, 2023
Nigeria: Aircraft With Nigeria Air Colours Sighted At Addis Ababa Airport
An aircraft in Nigeria Air colours was today sighted at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in Ethiopia. Read more »
May 15, 2023
Nigeria: Int'l Routes - We Don't Determine Exchange Rates in Nigeria - IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), has disclosed that it's not responsible for exchange rate applied to international flight tickets in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: British Aviation Coy, AHS Ltd, Loses Legal Battle With Nigerian Partner
British ground-handling company, Aviation Services International Ltd (AHS), has lost a two years legal battle against its Nigerian partner, Precision Aviation Handling Company Ltd… Read more »
May 13, 2023
Nigeria: Desist From Night Driving, Illegal Petroleum Products - NUPENG Warns Tanker Drivers
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has warned its members to desist from the night and reckless driving and loading of petroleum products at illegal… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Nigeria: Max Air - We Owe God Our Lives, Passengers Recount Ordeal
Passengers of MaxAir aircraft that departed Yola, Adamawa State to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, had a terrifying experience, yesterday, as the tyre burst into… Read more »
Nigeria: How Air Peace Lost N700m in One Day Over NLC, TUC Action
Nigeria's largest airline, Air Peace has bemoaned the recent activities of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, on its business. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Other African Airlines Record 2.1% Global Traffic Share in One Year
Nigeria along with other African airlines' total passenger traffic market shares by region of carriers in terms of Revenue Passenger Kilometers, RPK, stood at 2.1 per cent in the… Read more »
May 05, 2023
Nigeria: Apapa-Oshodi Expressway - Pstt, Truckers Blame Fed, Lagos Govts for Gridlock
The traffic situation on the Apapa-Oshodi expressway has returned to the nightmare it was. Read more »
May 01, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos-Ibadan Expressway - Govt Apologises Over Failure to Meet Deadline
·Says reconstruction work on final stretch Read more »
Nigeria: How Arik Air Became Moribund Under AMCON in 5 Years - Investigation
··· operational aircraft, staff strength dip 81%, 85% Read more »
Nigeria: Railway Pensioners Want Inclusion in Monetisation of Staff Quarters Programme
Retirees of Nigeria Railway Corporation, have urged the Federal Government include them in the corporation's monetisation of staff quarters programme. Read more »
Nigeria: Trapped Funds - Foreign Airlines' Airfare in Dollars Will Reduce Backlog - Analyst
As a move to address the foreign airlines' trapped funds in the country, indications have emerged that sale of air tickets in dollars would reduce the backlog. Read more »
April 19, 2023
Nigeria: Flight Cancellations - Passengers to Get 100 Percent Refund Immediately in New Regulation, Says NCAA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, said yesterday that air passengers would soon start getting 100% refunds immediately anytime an airline cancelled flight. Read more »
April 18, 2023
Nigeria: Flight Disruptions As Aviation Unions Begin 2-Day Warning Strike
Flight operations were yesterday disrupted across the country, following the two-day strike embarked upon by unions in the aviation sector to protest what they described as… Read more »
April 16, 2023
Sudan: Saudi Plane Hit By Gunfire As Army, Paramilitaries Clash in Sudan
A passenger plane preparing to take off from Sudan for Saudi Arabia caught fire on Saturday as deadly fighting between the army and paramilitaries broke out in Khartoum, the… Read more »
April 07, 2023
Nigeria: Massive Flight Cancellations Loom, As Faan Denies Oil Marketers Access to Airports
Air travellers across the country will have to seek alternative means of transportation, as the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, is currently denying petroleum marketers… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Nigeria: Massive Flight Cancellations Imminent, As FAAN Deny Oil Marketers Access to Airports
Air travellers across the country will have to seek alternative means of transportation, following the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, denying petroleum marketers… Read more »
Nigeria: 2nd Niger Bridge Opens to Traffic Next Month - Govt
....Says Lagos-Ibadan Expressway'll be completed soon Read more »
March 28, 2023
Nigeria: Ban On Okada in Restricted Areas Stays - Lagos Reiterates
The Lagos State Government has reiterated that the ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly called 'okada' in 10 Local Government Areas, LGAs, and 15 Local Council Development… Read more »