The Delta State Government has announced the successful completion of the reconstruction and asphalt overlay of failed sections of the 32.5-kilometre Emu-Obodeti-Abbi-Abraka Road, a key artery linking communities in Ndokwa West and Ethiope East Local Government Areas. Reuben Izeze, the State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads) disclosed this on Tuesday during an inspection…
The Strategy at Sustainable Waterways Awareness Advancement Advocacy (SWAAADO) has urged the Federal Government to give indigenous boat operators access to the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) to acquire standard vessels, strengthen local maritime capacity and enhance safety on the country’s inland waterways. SWAAADO also proposed a revolving loan scheme to enable boat operators acquire…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Government has completed the rehabilitation of a key section of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway ahead of its projected timeline. The 9-kilometre Lagos-bound stretch from Chevron to Admiralty Way in Lekki was delivered in 27 days, earlier than the initial 41-day schedule. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have reiterated their commitment to enhancing transparency and accountability in the ongoing 2025 oil licensing round. The commitment was affirmed during a visit to NUPRC’s Abuja office by NEITI Executive Secretary, Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar. Speaking at the meeting, NUPRC…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reopened the airspace at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport following a temporary disruption caused by a fire outbreak at Terminal One. Flight operations were briefly suspended in line with safety protocols after the incident, which affected facilities within the airport. However, authorities confirmed that the situation was…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced its partnership with the United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) to enhance its rail accident investigation capabilities. The partnership, formalised during a technical visit earlier this month, aims to boost Nigeria’s rail safety standards to internationally benchmarked levels. The partnership will provide NSIB’s rail investigators with…
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has commended the Management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for their swift response to the recent fire outbreak at the International Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer NAAPE Blessing Ahmadu, said the…
The Government of Ghana has formally reverted the name of the country’s main international gateway from Kotoka International Airport to its original designation, Accra International Airport. The decision was announced on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Ministry of Transport, which said the move was aimed at restoring the airport to its former and…
The Lagos State Government has expressed grief over the death of a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer and two other in a fatal road accident at the Badagry Roundabout, inward Seme, on Monday, February 23, 2026. In a statement, the LASTMA confirmed that the crash involved a fully loaded SHACMAN truck belonging to…
