The Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Bus Long Journey, Kakuri branch, Kaduna State, Comrade Yakubu Lawal, has called on the Federal Government to extend subsidised transportation through Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered and electric vehicles to more commercial transport operators, particularly those on interstate routes. Lawal said the initiative would help…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has called on international oil and gas investors to explore investment opportunities in Nigeria as the Federal Government prepares to offer 40 oil and gas blocks under its 2026 licensing round. The commission said Nigeria was strengthening its investment climate through improved security, attractive fiscal incentives and regulatory…
Egypt has intensified construction of a 341-kilometre railway line linking Bir al-Abd, Arish and Ras El-Naqab near Taba Airport, as part of efforts to expand the country’s rail network and stimulate economic development across the Sinai Peninsula. The Minister of Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, disclosed this during an inspection of construction sites along the route, particularly…
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has partnered with Germany to strengthen railway infrastructure across Africa, reduce transportation costs and improve regional connectivity and economic integration. The partnership was formalised through a letter of intent signed by the AfDB and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) during the inaugural African European Industry…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched the second phase of its special intervention patrol, code-named Operation Gaduma, to tackle the use of fake, covered, defaced and obsolete vehicle number plates across Nigeria. The five-day operation will run from Monday, November 2, to Friday, November 6, 2026, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has launched a television campaign series aimed at showcasing the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the aviation sector ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The 30-second campaign production, titled Tinubu Aviation Revolution Series, is scheduled to begin airing on major television stations nationwide on…
The Deep Blue Project has deployed new surveillance technology, including a drone and an armoured vehicle, to strengthen maritime security, combat illegal activities in Nigerian waters and protect government revenue. The new equipment was unveiled by the Chief Executive Officer of HLS International, Tal Spektor, at the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) in Eko Atlantic…
APM Terminals Nigeria has called for improved port infrastructure, efficient cargo evacuation systems and stronger public-private partnerships to enhance trade, boost productivity and drive Nigeria’s economic growth. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Koen De Backker, made the call during a plenary session at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #32) in Abuja. De Backker described…
A coalition of civil society organisations, Osun Masterminds, has urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to urgently rehabilitate deteriorating roads across Osogbo, the state capital, calling for a state of emergency on township roads. The Executive Director of the organisation, Prof. Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, made the call during its monthly state-of-the-state address at the weekend, citing…
