February 12
Nigeria: Niwa to Remove Five Wrecks, License 2200 Boats in Lagos
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced plans to remove five wrecks obstructing navigation along the Lagos backwaters. This initiative is aimed at addressing… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Driver, Abduct Passengers in Ondo
Akure --Gunmen, weekend, killed the driver of an 18-seater commercial bus and abducted its passengers at Akunu in Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Rain, Wintry Weather Responsible for Crash - US Authorities
*As Tinubu, Obi, Otedola, NGX, Access Bank, others mourn Wigwe, Ogunbanjo Read more »
February 08
Nigeria: One Dies, Three Injured in Lagos Multiple Gas Trucks Explosion
An unidentified person was burnt to death, and three others are currently in hospital, following gas explosion, involving three vehicles with Liquified Petroleum Gas, LPG, at GM… Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: Ship-Owners Challenge Govt Over Cabotage, Trade Policy
The Nigeria Ship-Owners Association, NISA, has challenged the Federal Government to stop granting waivers to foreign ship owners operating in the Cabotage area to demonstrate its… Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Victims of Nasarawa Air Strike Still Awaiting Justice One Year On - Amnesty International
One year after the air strike that killed 40 people in Rukubi in Doma area of Nasarawa State, Amnesty International Nigeria has said neither justice nor accountability had been… Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Many Dead After Boating Incident In Niger State
An undisclosed number of persons have been confirmed dead in a boat mishap which occurred in Borgu Local Government area of Niger State, yesterday. Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: NIWA Confirms Death of Eight People, 38 Rescued in Anambra Boat Mishap
The National Inland Water Authority, NIWA, has confirmed the deaths of eight people in a boat mishap that happened in Umumu Anam, Anambra State. Read more »
January 04
Africa: AU Appeals for Calm in Ethiopia-Somalia Row
The African Union on Thursday joined the United States in appealing for calm in the Horn of Africa after regional tensions soared following a contested deal between Ethiopia and… Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: 17 Die, 18 Injured in Kwara, Kaduna Auto Crashes
Seventeen people, yesterday, lost their lives in two separate accidents in Kwara and Kaduna states, with 18 others sustaining injuries. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Electric Taxis Excite Maiduguri Residents, Call for Women Drivers
The deployment of electric taxis in Maiduguri has continued to excite commuters who commended the initiative and called for the employment of women to drive some of the vehicles. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Tragedy - Four Dead, 59 Injured On Kaduna-Abuja Expressway Auto-Crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, says four people died and 56 others sustained injuries in a road crash on the Kaduna-Abuja expressway. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Mulls Seatime Policy for Nigerian Seafarers
IN a bid to ensure that Nigeria's seafarers are employable globally, the Federal Government has commenced move to release a definite policy programme that will address the issue of… Read more »
Nigeria: Trade Minister Champions Automation of Export Permits in Nigeria
TO streamline the oil and gas sector, the Federal Government has announced plans to automate the process of issuing export permits. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks MDs of FAAN, NAMA, Other Aviation Agencies CEOs
Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Mr. Kabir Yusuf Mohammed, has been removed from office. Read more »
November 24, 2023
Nigeria: Ibom Air Clarifies - No Suspension of Calabar Flights, Operational Adjustments Made
Contrary to recent reports, Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State government-owned airline, has refuted claims of suspending flight operations to Calabar, Cross River state. Read more »
November 20, 2023
Nigeria: UAE Grants Air Peace Approval for Direct Flight to Dubai - Keyamo
The government of United Arab Emirates has granted Air Peace the approval to operate direct flight to Dubai. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Nigeria: Visas of Passengers Airlifted From Nigeria Verified By Saudi Arabi - Air Peace
Air Peace on Wednesday faulted the Saudi Arabian authorities over the cancellation of visas of 264 passengers airlifted by the company from Nigeria on the grounds of incorrect… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: NiMet Cautions Airline Operators, Others Over Impending Dust Haze, Deterioration Visibility
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has raised concerns over an impending dust haze that is expected to deteriorate visibility across the country in the coming days. Read more »
Nigeria: 69 Still Missing, 21 Dead Bodies Recovered After Taraba Boat Mishap - NEMA
Sixty-Nine persons are still not accounted for after an ill-fated boat conveying over 100 persons across the stretch of River Benue in Karim Lamido local government area of Taraba… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Commits to Scaling Up Nigeria's Global Port Rating
The federal government, FG, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has expressed its commitment to scaling up Nigeria's port rating in the global maritime space. Read more »
October 24, 2023
Nigeria: Uganda Airlines Commences Direct Flight to Lagos, Gets Kano Abuja Routes
Uganda Airlines has commenced direct connectivity to Lagos from Entebbe International Airport with three weekly flights to Lagos. Read more »
October 15, 2023
Nigeria: Borno Govt Backs Residents Protest Over Evacuation of Railway Coaches
The Borno state Government under the leadership of governor Babagana Zulum has threw more weight behind streets protest by residents of Goidamgari and Railway Terminus general area… Read more »
October 13, 2023
Nigeria: Apapa Gridlock - Lagos Govt Evacuates Abandoned Trucks
....Impounds 18 for indiscriminate parking Read more »
October 10, 2023
Nigeria: Impede Oversight, Others Endanger Nigeria's Aviation Sector Devt - Ojikutu
A former Military Commandant at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Group Capt. John Ojikutu, has raised significant concerns about the lack of oversight,… Read more »