March 05
Nigeria: Naddc Develops Standards for CNG, Electric Vehicles
The federal government says it will soon unveil the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the conversion of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Air - We Did Not Flout Any Law - Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines has said the airline has already acquired three aircraft for the botched Nigeria Air project, and that it is ready to continue with the process. Read more »
March 04
Nigeria: Customs Opens 90-Day Window for Vehicle Import Duty Regularisation
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the introduction of a 90-day window to facilitate the regularisation of import duties on specific vehicle categories. Read more »
Nigeria: Ethiopian Airlines Rues Naira Devaluation, Inaugurates $55m E-Commerce Facility
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew, has said the devaluation of naira has affected the airline's cash flow management but stated that it has not… Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Gridlock As Truck Drivers Block Kano-Zaria Highway
Truck drivers yesterday blocked the Kano-Zaria highway around Kwanar Dawaki causing traffic gridlock. Read more »
February 28
Nigeria: Uneasy Calm in Aviation Over Oronsaye's Report
'Merging regulator with service providers will cause confusion' Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Lagos to Buy Additional 2,050 Brt Buses to Ease Transportation
Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi says the state government is planning to buy no fewer than 2,050 vehicles to ease movement across the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Airlines Operating Under Difficult Circumstances - Keyamo
The federal government has again assured of its readiness to assist domestic airlines to overcome their challenges. Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: 12 Killed in Benue Road Accident
At least 12 people have been killed in a fatal motor accident which occurred at Ngibo village along Kastina-Ala - Zakibiam road in Benue State. Read more »
February 21
Nigeria: Pump Price Remains Unchanged As Narto Calls Off Strike
FG to commence payment of N12bn bridging claims Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Spiro Expands to Nigeria, Pioneers Ev Motorbikes in Ogun
Spiro, Africa's largest electric vehicle (EV) player, has announced its expansion into Nigeria, introducing innovative electric bikes and advanced battery swapping technology in… Read more »
Nigeria: Maritime Security - Stop This Legislation
Recently, there were reports that some members of the National Assembly were mulling plans to review the existing legislation to create an opening for private security… Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: No Blockage of Trucks On Kara-Jebba-Mokwa Road - Police
The police command in Niger State has denied blocking trucks conveying foodstuffs and animals to the Southern part of the country on the Kara-Jebba-Mokwa road. Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: FG Backs NPA's Move to Implement Port Community System
The federal government yesterday commended the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for seeking technical guidance from the International Maritime Organisation, IMO, in the development… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Niger Reiterates Ban On Flights From Nigeria
Niger Republic has restated its prohibition of flights from Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Transport Minister Charges Agency Heads to Pursue FDIs
The Minister of Transportation, Sai'd Alkali, has charged heads of departments and agencies to explore avenues of collaboration that will boost operational efficiency and… Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: Lekki Deep Seaport Berths Another Large Container Vessel
The Lekki Deep Seaport has berthed the largest container carrier to sail on Nigerian territorial waters on Sunday 21st January, 2024. Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: 16 Passengers Die in Zaria-Kano Highway Crash
Sixteen passengers traveling in a commercial bus have died in an accident at Taban Sani Junction, Tashar Yari, along the Zaria-Kano expressway in Kaduna State. Read more »
January 19
Nigeria: Airline Executives Rally Support for NCAA Boss
Members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have expressed their support for the new leadership of the Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA), led by Capt. Chris Najomo as the Acting… Read more »
January 17
Nigeria: Shippers' Council Flays Rail Tracks Vandalism, Sets Targets for Funtua Inland Dry Port
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) says it is worried over acts of vandalism and theft of railway tracks connecting the nation's inland ports. Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: NRC Moves to Revive Old Narrow Gauge Networks
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has commenced moves to reactivate the old narrow gauge networks with the Eastern line already at an advanced stage to resume operations. Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Airlines' Trapped Funds - Pressure Mounts Despite U.S.$61 Million Release
There's a mounting pressure on the federal government to make significant releases to clear the foreign airlines' trapped funds amidst their threat to exit Nigeria. Read more »
December 25, 2023
Nigeria: Gloomy Christmas - Death Toll in Plateau Attacks Now 113
Following attacks by assailants on some communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State between Saturday night and Monday morning, the death toll from… Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: Oyetola Sets Up Committee to Clear Apapa, Tin-Can Gridlock, Review E-Call-Up
As part of efforts to reduce the Apapa gridlock and strengthen the e-call-up system, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy minister, Adegboyega Oyetola, has set up a committee to… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Trains Go Free, Bus Fares Halved for Holiday Season
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC ) has declared a free train ride from Thursday on all its passenger services. Read more »