The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to renegotiate the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with China to secure reciprocal flight operations and enable Nigerian airlines to operate direct flights to the Asian country. The Senate also warned that Nigeria could reconsider the aviation privileges currently enjoyed by Chinese airlines if Nigerian carriers…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced a five-day aerodrome certification training programme for personnel in its Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards (DAAS), as part of efforts to strengthen aviation safety oversight and improve airport regulatory standards in the country. The training, organised in collaboration with the Airports Council International (ACI) and the…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing both projects as strategic investments capable of transforming Cross River State’s economy. Shettima gave the assurance on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally at the U.J….
Truckers Allege N50,000 Charges Per Export Container At Tin Can Port Export truck owners operating along the Tin Can Island Port corridor in Lagos have raised concerns over alleged multiple charges amounting to about N50,000 per container, warning that the practice could undermine Nigeria’s efforts to boost non-oil exports. The Chairman of the Association of…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has deployed personnel to waterfronts across Niger State to enforce compulsory life jacket use and ensure compliance with inland waterways safety regulations. The Area Manager of NIWA’s Minna office, Akapo Adeboye, disclosed this during the 2026 Sensitisation and Enlightenment Campaign on Inland Waterways Regulations held at Zumba Waterfront in…
One person has been killed and another injured in two separate road accidents along major highways in Ogun State, the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has confirmed. The agency’s spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta, explaining that the crashes occurred on Friday, October 30, 2026. The first accident occurred…
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has inaugurated the reconstruction of the long-abandoned Binawa Bridge in Kauru Local Government Area, with the project expected to reconnect communities and boost economic activities. The bridge, which had been abandoned for more than 14 years, links Mariri, Geshere, Binawa and other communities in the area. Sani, represented by…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has explained that his administration opted for electric vehicles (EVs) over Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses for public transportation because electric vehicles represent an advancement in transport technology. Otti stated this during his monthly media briefing for October, held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia on Friday night. The…
Boat operators in Lagos State have called on the incoming administration to expand water transportation infrastructure, introduce subsidies on boat engines and provide financial assistance to strengthen the sector. The operators, under the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON), Lagos State Chapter, also urged the government to establish more jetties…
Nigeria and Russia have agreed to renegotiate their Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), originally signed in 1967, as both countries seek to strengthen aviation cooperation and improve air transport relations. The agreement was reached during a high-level bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Russia, on Monday. Nigeria’s Minister…
