ICPC, NRC Deepen Partnership to Boost Transparency in Railway Sector
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has pledged to strengthen its collaboration with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) in a renewed push to enhance transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s railway sector. The commitment was made by the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RAAC), Lagos Office, Mr. Alexander Chukwumah, during a…
Ibom Air Adopts Directive On Power Bank
Ibom Air has fully adopted the recent safety directive from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) regarding the carriage and use of power banks on commercial flights, reaffirming the airline’s unwavering commitment to passenger and crew safety. The NCAA directive, issued in line with global aviation safety standards, according to a statement by the airline…
Maritime Community Seeks Protection Of Seafarers In Middle East
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), World Shipping Council (WSC), International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) have urged the international community to protect seafarers amid the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran in the Middle East. The global organisations expressed deep concern over reports of death and injuries…
FRSC Deploys Team To End Extortion, Abuse By Officers
The leadership of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a nationwide offensive against indiscipline, extortion and abuse of authority within its ranks, deploying senior officers across commands in what it describes as a decisive clean-up operation. At a sensitisation programme in Rivers State, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed warned that rising cases of misconduct…
NNPC Leads In Fuel Price Increase Amid Fear Of Scarcity In Nigeria
The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has jumped in the last 24 hours as analysts predict more hike and scarcity of the product in Nigeria. As of early March 2026, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its petrol (PMS) gantry price to ₦874 per litre from ₦774, citing volatility in global crude oil markets….
FG Approves Reconstruction Of Ibadan–Ife–Ilesa Road, Others
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the reconstruction of the Ibadan–Ife–Ilesa Road, a 103-kilometer dual carriageway at a cost of ₦427 billion. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi disclosed this at a briefing with State House correspondents after the FEC meeting chaired by President Tinubu. The Ibadan–Ife–Ilesa Road, formed part of six major infrastructure projects…
Tinubu Meets FAAN DG Over Airport Toll System Suspension
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday met with the Director-General of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr Olubunmi Kuku, at the State House, Abuja, shortly after ordering the suspension of the recently introduced cashless payment system at airport toll gates nationwide. The meeting came barely an hour after the President directed the immediate…
FEC Approves Major Road Projects, Carter Bridge Demolition
…FG to reconstruct key highways with reinforced concrete The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved several major road and bridge projects across the country, including the reconstruction of key highways and the redesign of the Carter Bridge in Lagos. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the State House, Abuja on…
