NUC Approves Aviation Management, Aerospace Engineering Programmes For Baze University
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved two new undergraduate programmes in Aviation Management and Aerospace Engineering at Baze University, Abuja, beginning from the 2026/2027 academic session. The approval marks a significant step in the university’s efforts to expand its academic offerings in aviation and aerospace education, alongside the ongoing development of a dedicated Aviation…
Ogun Police Arrest Suspected Railway Vandal, Recover 16 Railway Rods
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man, Shobande Taofeek, over the alleged vandalism and theft of railway infrastructure in the Arigbajo area of the state. The arrest, carried out by operatives of the command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit, also led to the recovery of 16 railway rods and two gas…
FG Completes 348km Of Roads, Ongoing Projects Hit 4,084km iIn North-West
The Federal Government has completed 348 kilometres of inherited and newly initiated road projects across the North-West, while construction continues on another 4,084 kilometres, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has disclosed. Umahi made this known at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally in Kaduna, where he highlighted the Federal Government’s road infrastructure investments…
Sanwo-Olu Promises Opebi-Ojota Link Bridge Will Open Before Christmas
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured residents that the Opebi-Ojota link bridge will be ready for public use before Christmas, following delays that pushed its completion beyond the previously announced September deadline. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Sunday during an inspection visit to the project site, where he assessed the progress of work and…
NCAA Warns International Airlines Against Boarding Passengers Without Health Forms
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned international airlines operating flights into Nigeria against allowing passengers and crew members to board without completing the mandatory Health Declaration Form, threatening sanctions for non-compliance. The directive, issued in a circular to all international carriers, is part of efforts to strengthen public health surveillance and prevent the…
Vehicle Imports Rise 42.5% Despite High Prices After Duty Cuts
Nigeria’s vehicle import market recorded a 42.5 per cent increase in the first half of 2026, despite persistent high retail prices following the Federal Government’s reduction of import duties and other vehicle-related charges. Data from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) showed that 103,375 vehicles passed through the country’s ports between January and June 2026, compared…
NURTW Backs TOAN, Names Istijabah Lagos Chairman
The Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN) has appointed Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Abiola, popularly known as Istijabah, as its interim Lagos State chairman for a six-month tenure, in a move aimed at promoting unity and stability among tricycle operators across the state. The appointment was formally communicated by TOAN’s National President, Comrade Augustine Agbo-Akpe, and National…
One Dead As Tricycle, LT Bus Collide In Lagos
One person has been confirmed dead following a collision involving a tricycle and a light transport (LT) bus at Iyana Ejigbo, Lagos State. The fatal accident occurred on Monday morning in front of Grooming Centre, inward Iyana Ejigbo, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The agency confirmed the incident in an update…
