The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Olubunmi Kuku, has emphasised the need to support two to three indigenous airlines to emerge as Nigeria’s national flag carriers as part of efforts to strengthen the aviation sector and improve its global competitiveness. In a post obtained from FAAN’s X handle on Satyrday, Kuku…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) at the weekend unveiled a comprehensive strategy to boost Nigeria’s non-oil exports, anchored in infrastructure renewal, export process simplification, and the full automation of port operations. Speaking at the 37th Enugu International Trade Fair, held recently in the state, the Managing Director of NPA, Abubakar Dantsoho, said the authority is…
A Non-Governmental Organisation, GreenLight Initiative, has stepped up efforts to promote safer road behaviour among young people with a one-day Safe Mobility Training for student leaders in Abuja. According to a statement issued on Saturday by its Communication Lead, Patience Agabi, the organisation said it held a driving training on Friday at Government Secondary School,…
Communities in Olorunda Local Government Area of Osun State have lauded the council Chairman, Hon. Mojeed Adekunle Kudayisi, for the ongoing grading of community roads across the local government. Various roads at different communities under the Olorunda council area, including Ayekale, Olobedu, Oluomo, Akogun and Abidogun, Service, Ajisebiyawo, Ifelodun, Kojufoluwa, System and Agunbelewo, as well…
The Imala ward 14 community located in the Abeokuta North Local Government area of Ogun State has expressed concern over the deplorable conditions of its 7.5 kilometres road, appealing to the Ogun State government to come to its aid. They lamented that the road was nothing to write home and has affected the development of…
Enviable Transport has announced plans to deploy additional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tricycles across the country, a move aimed at reducing transportation costs and promoting cleaner, more sustainable alternatives to petrol and diesel. A statement made available to journalists, signed by the Group Managing Director of Enviable Transport, Chief Chukwuemeka Ituma, highlighted the numerous benefits…
United Nigeria Airlines has alerted passengers and the public to flight disruptions following a bird strike on one of its Airbus A320 aircraft on Sunday. This was disclosed in a Sunday statement issued by the airline, stating that the incident occurred on Flight UN0509 from Asaba International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, scheduled for…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, has alleged that recent online attacks against him and the agency are the result of his refusal to grant preferential treatment to certain social media operators seeking the release of impounded vehicles. Speaking on a radio programme, Bosenlo, aired on Lagos Traffic…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Driver’s Institute (LASDRI) has reiterated its commitment to improving road safety and reducing traffic accidents through continuous training and retraining of driving instructors across the state. Speaking at the fifth edition of the institute’s annual “Train-the-Trainer” workshop, the General Manager of LASDRI, Mrs. Afusat Tiamiyu, said the programme was…
