The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has signed ‘Hajj Airlift Agreement’ with airlines. The agreement is part of its preparations for the forthcoming pilgrimage. The participating airlines were told to strictly adhere to operational standards and timelines. Speaking during the signing, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Ambassador Ismail Yusuf Abba, described the event…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday, 25 February, presented a proposed ₦184,392,160,433.00 budget for the Ministry to the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Aviation at the National Assembly. Addressing the lawmakers, Keyamo expressed gratitude to the Committees for their “unwavering support and cooperation” since the inception of the…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed that a mother and her son narrowly escaped death after a Lexus sport utility vehicle overturned multiple times at the NYSC Bus Stop along the LASU–Isheri Expressway in Lagos. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo…
Nigeria has entered a partnership with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) under the GreenVoyage 2050 Project to develop a comprehensive National Action Plan (NAP) for maritime decarbonisation. Speaking yesterday at the IMO GreenVoyage 2050 national stakeholders’ workshop in Lagos, organised by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the Minister of Marine and Blue…
The Oyo State Government has approved the release of ₦900,000,000 as counterpart funding for the construction of 68km roads across the state. The counterpart funding will ensure that the state government accesses ₦16,273,711,000 from two international financial bodies: the International Development Association and the L’Agence Française de Développement. This was conveyed through a release issued…
Ethiopian Airlines has explained that its decision to inaugurate three new domestic airports and commence passenger services to the destinations by mid-April 2026 is part of a broader strategy to deepen connectivity, stimulate economic growth and promote inclusive national development. The airline said the new airports, located in Negele Borena, Gore Metu and Debre Markos,…
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…
