June 25, 2023
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Enugu-Bound Passengers, Kill Two
The gunmen robbed the passengers of their belongings. Read more »
Nigeria: Three Medical Students Missing, 11 Rescued As Boat Capsizes in Cross River
The state police spokesperson, Irene Ugbo, who confirmed the incident to Channels, said efforts are being intensified to rescue the missing students. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Nigeria: Assessing Progress On Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot-Ekpene Road Reconstruction
"If they don't move fast, they will encourage the appearance that they are deliberately delaying the job." Read more »
June 21, 2023
Nigeria: Residents Express Frustration Over Uncompleted Damaturu-Kallawa Road
The Damaturu-Kallawa Road Project remains incomplete, causing significant frustration and inconvenience for the residents. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Nigeria: Alleged N7.9bn Fraud - Again, Court Suspends Stella Oduah's Arraignment
Former Senator Stella Oduah and others are facing N7.9 billion fraud charges. Read more »
June 14, 2023
Nigeria: 103 Die As Boat Capsizes in Kwara
"Our village people went to a wedding ceremony in another village called Gboti and the boat carried about 270 people, and almost 110 people were lost." Read more »
June 12, 2023
Nigeria: How Aviation Industry Can Support Climate Action
Although not delineated, Nigeria's transport sector, according to the NDC document, accounts for 21 per cent of GHG emissions within Nigeria's energy sector in 2018. Read more »
June 11, 2023
Nigeria: Prospecting Nigeria's Free Trade Zone Under Tinubu Administration
"Tinubu's presidency will be a new dawn as we hope that the scheme will be used to speedily drive national growth." Read more »
June 12, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Air - Sirika Accuses Ex-Lawmaker of Demanding Bribe
"I said to him at that time, Honourable, a bidding process has taken place, and some people won. So, I think you should go to those people and ask for the 5 per cent," the former… Read more »
June 08, 2023
Nigeria: Ibom Air Has Grown Beyond Projections, Says Airline As It Marks 4th Anniversary
The airline official explains the reason behind its success and growth. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Belatedly Owns Up to Airstrike That Killed 39 Along Nasarawa-Benue Border - Report
HRW says although Nigerian authorities admitted carrying out the raid, they evaded "key questions" concerning the circumstances surrounding the attack. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Nigeria: Lawmakers Alleges Fraud in Unveiling of Nigeria Air, Demands Prosecution
An aircraft purportedly belonging to the national carrier was unveiled by the immediate past Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport premises in… Read more »
June 05, 2023
Nigeria: Food Prices, Transport Fares Increase Across Nigeria As Fuel Subsidy Removal Bites Harder
Fuel queues returned to Nigerian cities last week Monday as motorists scrambled to get petroleum products hours after President Bola Tinubu announced that the government would put… Read more »
June 04, 2023
Nigeria: Fresh Concerns As Aviation Authority Rejects Nigeria Air's Certification Request
NCAA said the certification process for Nigeria Air cannot progress to the second phase due to unavailability of a "formal application form" and other "necessary documents" Read more »
May 31, 2023
Nigeria: Aircraft Carrying Jigawa Pilgrims Makes Emergency Landing in Kano After Lightning Strike
the aircraft windscreen was hit by lightning. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Lament As Motorists Hike Transport Fares Amid Fuel Scarcity
Transport fares increased significantly across the country as motorists scrambled to get petrol amid scarcity. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Urges CBN to Release $717.5 Million Trapped Airlines' Funds
The Senate also called on the CBN to allocate $25 million to airlines operating in Nigeria at its fortnightly dollar auction. Read more »
May 16, 2023
Nigeria: Aviation Experts Discuss Sustainability Issues Amid Challenges
The experts spoke during the second edition of the FAAN National Aviation Conference held in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 40,000 People Die Annually in Road Accidents in Nigeria - FRSC
FRSC says road traffic crashes are a leading cause of death and disability in Nigeria Read more »
May 10, 2023
Nigeria: FEC Approves N3.4bn for Abuja Airport Second Runway, N449.9m for Masterplan of 17 Airports
FEC also approved contract for the full scope development of the Shehu Shagari Way for N91 billion. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos-Ibadan Expressway - FRSC Tells Travellers to Seek Alternative Routes
FRSC advises Lagos-bound travellers to use the Ikorodu through Sagamu and Ijebu-Ode, and Epe for Lagos routes Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Airport Runway Reopens After Aircraft Crash-Lands
Mr Sirika says the runway has been swept, inspected and certified for operations Read more »
May 04, 2023
Nigeria: Air Peace Accuses NLC, TUC of Disrupting Its Operations
"We feel highly unprotected." Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Minister Insists Nigerian Air Will Commence Operation Before May 29
Mr Sirika says Nigeria air will be established and the incumbent government has no choice but to run with it. Read more »
May 03, 2023
Nigeria: Aviation Minister Shuns Senate's Directive, Vows to Demolish Offices in Lagos
The Senate had on Tuesday directed the minister to stop the planned demolition of the offices of aviation agencies pending the outcome of the intervention made by its committee. Read more »