August 30, 2023
Nigeria: Abuja Airport - Fcta to Pay N825.8m Compensation for Construction of 2nd Runway - Wike
Mr Wike said that the amount would be paid through the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) for compensation and resettlement of the people of the community affected by the… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Nigeria: Wike On First Official Assignment, Inspects Rail Transport Project
Mr Wike said transportation is one of the sectors he intends to transform in a short time to improve public transportation in the capital city. Read more »
Nigeria: Tasks Ahead of Nigeria's New Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo
Mr Keyamo took the baton of aviation minister from Hadi Sirika, whose efforts at reform were captured under the Aviation Sector Roadmap. Read more »
August 13, 2023
Nigeria: In Nigeria, Road Crashes Claim 4,387 Lives in Six Months - FRSC
"From January to June, a total of 4,387 people were killed as a result of road traffic crashes. The Corps also recorded 14,108 injuries from the crashes within the same period. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Investigates Plane Crash in Lagos
The aircraft was on a test flight within Lagos with two passengers onboard before it crashed around Oba Akran, Ikeja area of Lagos State, with no fatalities. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Nigeria: Four Injured As Helicopter Crashes in Lagos
All four casualties have been retrieved from the aircraft alive," Mr Akosile said. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nab Syndicate Robbing Faulty Trucks On Major Highways in Niger
All suspects were arrested and transferred to Special Crime Investigation Department (SCID), Minna for further investigation. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: Truck Crushes Ogun Monarch Inside 'Keke Napep'
A truck ran over the tricycle and killed the monarch instantly on the Ota-Idiroko expressway, close to Winners Chapel. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Trainer Aircraft Crashes in Makurdi
The Nigerian Air Force says there was no loss of lives or damage to any property around the area of impact. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: NCAA Suspends Max Air Boeing 737 Amidst Safety Concerns
"The result of the audit on Max Air Limited must be satisfactory before the airline would be allowed to further operate the aircraft type," the statement said. Read more »
Nigeria: Taskforce Clamp Down On Okada Riders On Lagos-Oshodi Expressway
The agency said that intelligence and surveillance gathered recently around the state shows that Okada riders were resuming operations. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Nigeria: Family of Four, Two Others Killed in Enugu Road Crash
Four of the victims, who are yet to be identified, were a man, his wife, and two children, witnesses told this newspaper. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Nigeria: Lawmakers Urge Govt to Lift Petrol Sales Ban in Border Communities
The House said the review of the ban is in light of the removal of fuel subsidy. Read more »
July 09, 2023
Nigeria: Air Peace, Max Air Top List of Cancelled Flights in Nigeria
In its report, the NCAA said the 11 domestic airlines operating in the country had 284 flight cancellations in the first quarter of the year. Read more »
Nigeria: 10 Airlines Most Culpable for Delayed Flights in Nigeria
Over half of the local flights in Nigeria were delayed in the first three months of 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: 39% of International Flights Operated in Nigeria in Q1 2023 Delayed - NCAA
Out of the 3,073 international flights operated within the first quarter of this year, the report says 1,193 flights were delayed. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Nigeria: Over Half of Nigeria's Domestic Flights Were Delayed Between January and March - NCAA
In its report, the NCAA said the 11 domestic airlines operating in the country also had 284 flight cancellations within the period. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Suspends 5% Tax On Telecom Services, Import Tax On Vehicles, Others
Mr Tinubu will not exacerbate the plight of Nigerians, a statement said. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Condemns Concessioning of Abuja, Kano Airports By Buhari Administration
The Abuja and Kano International Airports were concessioned to Corporacion America Airports Consortium two weeks before the exit of former President Muhammadu Buhari from office in… Read more »
June 30, 2023
Nigeria: 11 People Killed in Benin Road Accident - FRSC
The FRSC is investigating the incident. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: How to Avoid More Deaths On Nigeria's Inland Waterways
On the waters between Niger and Kwara states, no fewer than 100 wedding guests, including a father and his four children, met their untimely death as their boat capsized. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Nigeria: Lone Man Repairs Highway in Ogun to Save Motorists From Gridlock
Journalists spotted Olanrewaju Adewuyi at his self-assigned public work on Tuesday on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Nigeria: Sallah - High Fares Prevent Many Passengers From Travelling
"We charged N4,000 to Lagos in 2022 and we are carrying it now for N10,000 due to subsidy removal." Read more »
June 26, 2023
Nigeria: Students' Association Blames Management of Resort for Boat Mishap
Corpses of the three deceased students have been recovered from the waters. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Nigeria: Cross River Govt Suspends Boat Operations After Death of Medical Students
The state governor has asked the police to speed up their investigation into the incident. Read more »