Nigeria’s emerging autosport movement has been tied to broader efforts at industrialisation, innovation, and youth development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the ‘Tinubu Turbo First 2026’ motorsport organised to mark the President’s birthday,” in Abuja, the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph described motor auto-sport as a reflection…
Sterling Bank, industry leaders, policymakers, financiers, innovators convened, have charted away forward towards improving Nigeria’s transport and logistics sector. The stakeholder at the inaugural Nigeria Transport & Logistics Summit (NTLS) 2026, hosted by Sterling Bank at Eko Hotel & Suites, proposed actionable strategies for building a faster, more connected Nigeria through transport, mobility, and logistics….
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has officially launched the Easter edition of the state’s free transport scheme under the “Season of Sweetness” initiative, following the sharp rise in fuel prices, which have significantly increased transportation costs across the state. The governor’s decision to roll out the free bus service has been widely interpreted as…
Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Nigeria’s port regulator, has ordered shipping companies to reverse recently implemented tariff increases, escalating a standoff that has already disrupted operations at key terminals in Lagos. “Accordingly, all affected operators are mandated to revert to, and apply strictly, the tariff regime that was in force immediately before the said increase,” the…
The Federal Government says the upgrade of Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos will commence in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, and be completed within 48 months. On March 19, Nigeria and the United Kingdom sealed a £746 million export finance deal to support the redevelopment of two major ports in Lagos….
African airlines recorded the strongest growth in global air cargo demand in February 2026, posting a 21 per cent year-on-year increase, according to data from the International Air Transport Association. According to the data released on Monday, the association said the capacity for African carriers also rose significantly, increasing by 17.3 per cent compared with…
Air Peace Limited has attributed the latest flight delays and baggage restrictions across its network to the ongoing shortage of aviation fuel in Nigeria. In a statement on Monday signed by spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, Air Peace said these disruptions align with broader reports of soaring jet fuel prices in Africa, driven by global supply chain…
The Federal Government has announced plans to tighten security across Nigeria’s airports through the introduction of a one-stop joint-interest screening system. The initiative, directed by the Office of the National Security Adviser, is aimed at improving coordination among security agencies and preventing unauthorized access to critical airport infrastructure. Under the new system, agencies such as…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has promoted 120 senior officers to higher ranks in a move aimed at strengthening leadership capacity and enhancing institutional performance. This was contained in a statement issued by the Acting Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Felicia Kalu, on Saturday in Abuja. Kalu said that the promotion, approved by the…
