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…
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has reaffirmed the restriction of mini buses, popularly known as Korope, along the Lekki–Epe Corridor, declaring the policy a core component of the Bus Reform Initiative. The Ministry made this known in a statement issued on Monday after a stakeholders’ meeting convened to address concerns arising from the reform,…
The Federal Government is weighing several funding models , including adoption of viable public private participation (PPP), with investors, airlines, players in different sectors of the economy as part of the aggressive strategy for airports’ modernization/ rehabilitation programme. The alternate funding initiative, sources familiar with the development said it to rely less on capital emanating…
ValueJet Airlines has concluded plans to consolidate its foothold on the Nigerian travel ecosystem as it moves to strengthen connectivity between the country commercial hub – Lagos and Owerri , the Imo State Capital in the South Eastern region. To drive the strategy , the airline is increasing its flight rotations from thrice weekly to…
