The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned transport operators in Ekiti State under the auspices of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) not to sabotage its efforts at conducting credible, free and fair governorship elections on 20 June through poor transport arrangements. National Commissioners of the commission, led by Prof Sani Adams,…
The Nigeria Customs Service has introduced a new operational clearance system aimed at reducing delays and improving processing efficiency at airports across the country. The initiative is expected to ease congestion at airport entry points by streamlining inspection procedures, documentation processes, and coordination among agencies operating within the aviation sector. According to officials, the upgraded…
Germany’s transport ministry has launched a new funding programme aimed at supporting the deployment of at least 1,500 additional electric buses, following announcement earlier this year. The German Federal Ministry for Transport (BMV) has published a new “Directive for the promotion of alternative drives for buses in passenger transport”, continuing the national support framework for…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have pledged deeper collaboration to eliminate regulatory uncertainties and strengthen investor confidence across Nigeria’s petroleum industry. The commitment followed a courtesy visit by the new Authority Chief Executive of the NMDPRA, Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, to the headquarters of the NUPRC…
The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated 130 luggage trolleys to airports across the North-East region and supplied broadcasting equipment to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) as part of efforts to support rebuilding and development in the region. Speaking during the handover ceremony in Maiduguri, Borno State, the Managing Director of the NEDC,…
The Lagos State Taskforce has strongly refuted allegations made in a viral Facebook video by Objectv accusing operatives of the agency of secretly returning to the roads to impound vehicles and extort motorists, describing the claims as false, unsubstantiated and misleading. In a reaction to the publication, the agency said the allegations lacked factual basis…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (Federal Road Safety Corps), RS10 Sokoto Command, said it has planned to deploy over 1,500 personnel for special patrol operations ahead of the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Zonal Commanding Officer, RS10 Sokoto, ACM Shoba Akande, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by members of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Sokoto State chapter,…
GTe-Newspaper reports that Asharami Synergy has intensified efforts to strengthen aviation fuelling operations across Africa through strategic technology partnerships and global industry engagements at the IATA Aviation Energy Forum. The company said the initiative aligns with Sahara Group’s “Beyond XXX” vision aimed at driving transformative growth, improving energy solutions, and building resilient industries across its…
Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has commenced preliminary processes for the construction of a major deep-sea port in Ogun State as part of efforts to expand the logistics and export operations of the Dangote Group. The proposed port, which is expected to be located within the Olokola Free Trade Zone, will reportedly occupy more than…
