December 19, 2023
Nigeria: FG to Automate Export Permit Processes
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Anite said the federal government will automate the process of issuing export permits in Nigeria, particularly in the oil… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Receives Largest Vessel With 2,000 Containers, 2,500 Vehicles
One of the world's largest containers cum Roll-on-Roll-off (RoRo) vessels, MV Great Lagos, arrived at the Tin-Can Island Port in Lagos on Monday carrying about 2000 containers and… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Nigeria: Abuja Metro Line Ready For Commission In May 2024 - Minister
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, said the Abuja Metro Line train service will be ready for commissioning in May, 2024. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Leads As Airlines' Trapped Funds in Africa Hit $1.68bn
Foreign airlines' trapped funds in Africa hit a record $1.68 billion by the end of September 2023 with Nigeria topping the list of debtors, the International Air Transport… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Nigeria: FAAN Takes Over Operations of Bauchi Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken over the operations and running of the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport Bauchi. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Nigeria: Less Than 10% of $700m Trapped Funds Paid - Foreign Airlines
As stakeholders in the business landscape express relief over the intervention by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in the foreign exchange market in recent times, foreign airlines… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Govt to Close Third Mainland Bridge
The Federal Government on Wednesday said that it had perfected plans to close a section of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos for five weeks of comprehensive repairs. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Gusau Cargo Airport - Group Urges EFCC to Probe N6.78 Billion to Contractors
A Civil Society Advocacy Group for Accountability and Probity has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the alleged payment of N6.78 billion… Read more »
October 27, 2023
Ethiopia: We Were Begged to Establish Nigeria Air - Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines has finally broken its silence over its involvement in the controversial Nigeria Air project launched by the last administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more »
October 19, 2023
Nigeria: Ibom Air Begins Flight to Accra
Ibom Air has started its regional flight with operations from Lagos, Nigeria to Accra in Ghana. Read more »
October 18, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Review Algeria, Nigeria Air Service Agreement
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo yesterday said the federal government would review its Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Algeria to… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Nigeria: Okada Riders Returning to Restricted Lagos Routes, Governor Alerted
A group, Veteran Activists, in Lagos State has alerted the state government of the return of Okada riders to restricted areas in the state. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Okays 260 Emergency Road Repairs, Reconstitution of Ferma Board
The Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, on Thursday, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved more than 260 road repairs interventions across the 36 states of the federation and… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Nigeria: Bad Roads - Govt Gives Contractors 14-Day Ultimatum to Return to Site
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has given contractors handling abandoned road projects a 14-day ultimatum to return to the site or face revocation of the contracts. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Records 53 Deaths From 6 Boat Mishaps in 1 Month
At least 53 people, including women and children, have been killed in six different boat mishaps in four LGAs of Mokwa, Shiroro, Agwara and Borgu of Niger State in the last one… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Nigeria: Abuja Light Rail Project to Be Delivered in May 2024 - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, revealed that the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd. (CCECC) has pledged to complete the Abuja light rail project… Read more »
September 19, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Moves to Implement Lagos-Abidjan Highway Project
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States has hinted that the 1028-km Abidjan-Lagos highway project will begin in January 2024 starting with procurement for… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Airlines Can Fly to UK, Europe After NCAA Intervention
The coast is clear for Nigerian airlines to fly to the United Kingdom and Europe following the Third Country Operator (TCO) certificate obtained by the Nigeria Civil Aviation… Read more »
West Africa: Air Peace Orders Five New Embraer E175 Aircraft Worth Over U.S.$11 Million
Air Peace, West Africa's largest airline, yesterday placed a firm order for five Embraer E175 aircraft. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Nigeria: 4 Killed, 14 Injured As Lagos-Katsina Bound Bus Crashes
Four passengers were killed and 14 others injured when a Katsina-bound commercial bus from Lagos crashed in Aseni village in Abaji Area Council of the FCT on the Abuja-Lokoja… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Nigeria: 936 People Die in Boat Accidents in 3 Years
No fewer than 936 people have died in several boat mishaps in the last three and half years as the nation continues to lose its citizens over unregulated waterways. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Years After, Govt Begins Freight Services On Lagos-Ibadan Train
Two years after the 157-km long Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Train, the much-anticipated freight movement on the line kicked off yesterday with three cargo trains operated to… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Scales Aviation Safety Audit, Scores 70%
Nigeria has excelled in the just concluded International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Universal Safety Audit Program Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP)-CMA scoring 70 per… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Designates United Nigeria Airlines to Fly U.S., UK, 4 Others
United Nigeria Airlines, one of the leading airlines in the country, has received approval for operation of international flights. Read more »
August 29, 2023
Nigeria: Motorists Decry U.S.$32 Sanction On Faded Number Plates
Motorists have condemned the N25,000 sanctions on faded vehicle number plates and the high cost of renewing vehicle particulars by the government. Read more »