The Chairman of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, has stressed the need for stronger stakeholder collaboration, mutual trust and shared responsibility to improve the growth, efficiency and global competitiveness of Nigeria’s air cargo industry. Afolabi made the call at the SAHCO Plc Cargo Stakeholders Forum held recently in Ikeja, Lagos, where…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has disclosed that domestic refineries received more than 127 million barrels of Nigerian crude oil and condensate between January and September 2026, following interventions to address supply challenges between producers and refiners. The Commission Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, said crude deliveries improved in the second and third quarters…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has partnered with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to strengthen mental health awareness and improve the overall wellbeing of Nigerian seafarers and maritime cadets. The partnership was formalised on Monday through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the opening of a three-day Seafarers’…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed a joint development agreement with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) for the first phase of the $877 million Kinshasa Urban Train (Metrokin) project, aimed at improving urban mobility and easing traffic congestion in the capital. The agreement was signed in Dubai by the DRC’s Vice Prime Minister…
Etihad Airways has commenced daily Airbus A380 flights between Abu Dhabi and Bangkok, expanding its capacity on the popular Asian route and introducing its premium onboard travel experience to Thailand for the first time. The aircraft arrived in Bangkok on Monday, October 26, marking a significant milestone for the United Arab Emirates’ national carrier as…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 34 undergraduate programmes for the newly established Federal University of Science and Technology (FUSTECH), Epe, Lagos State, paving the way for the institution to commence admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. The approval, conveyed in a letter dated 23 October 2026 and signed on behalf of the NUC…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has identified speeding, driver fatigue, overloading and driving against traffic as persistent safety violations among petroleum tanker drivers, warning that the practices continue to endanger lives and property on Nigerian roads. The FRSC spokesperson, Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…
Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is expanding the use of satellite imagery and remote sensing technology to monitor waterways, detect illegal construction and identify changes along canals and other water bodies. The initiative is aimed at strengthening water management, improving the detection of encroachments and enabling authorities to respond more efficiently to potential…
The Federal Government has pledged to address outstanding compensation disputes involving residents affected by railway construction in Zaria, Kaduna State, in a move aimed at facilitating the extension of the railway line towards the Kano–Abuja rail corridor. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Funso Adebiyi, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit…
Youths under the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ogun West Senatorial District, have called on the Ogun State Government to fulfil its January 2026 promise to reconstruct the Abeokuta–Olorunda–Imeko Road, expressing concern over the worsening condition of the route. The youths staged a protest on Saturday along the Alamala axis of the road, displaying…
