The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has assured Nigerians that all ongoing federal road projects across the country will be completed, as the Federal Government continues its infrastructure development efforts. Umahi gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), who had completed an inspection tour…
The Federal Government has launched an initiative to transform Nigeria’s road transport sector, improve safety and efficiency, and increase its contribution to the national economy. The Initiative on Road Transport Transformation was unveiled during a high-level stakeholder meeting convened by the Office of the Vice President in Abuja on Monday. The meeting brought together representatives…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, for the scale, quality and pace of ongoing Federal Government road projects inspected during its nationwide road project tour. The students’ body made the commendation on Tuesday while presenting its report on the Northwest leg of the tour, which…
AKWA IBOM — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commissioned 14.8 kilometres of internal roads and 1.9 kilometres of discharge drains in Awa, the hometown of former governor Udom Emmanuel, in Onna Local Government Area of the state. The infrastructure project, comprising 16 road sections, was initiated by the immediate past administration under…
Nigeria’s scheduled airline capacity rose by 37.4 per cent year-on-year to 1.19 million seats in September 2026, reflecting growing activity in the country’s aviation sector, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has disclosed. The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, disclosed this on Tuesday at the opening of the 2026 Airport Council International…
The City Boy Movement has commended the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses in Abuja, saying the initiative has contributed to a reduction in transport fares and provided relief for commuters across some routes. The group made this known in a statement shared on social media on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, highlighting the impact…
Azerbaijan has intensified efforts to reconstruct the 31-kilometre railway linking Aghdam and Khankendi in the Garabagh region, with 48 per cent of the project completed, according to Azerbaijan Railways (ADY). The railway project, which is expected to be completed in 2027, forms part of broader efforts to restore and modernise transportation infrastructure in the region…
The Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have commenced discussions on the transfer of inland dry port-related functions as part of efforts to strengthen regulatory coordination and promote the development of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy. The discussions, which began on Monday during a meeting between the management of…
Nigerian ports recorded 2,152 vessel calls in the first half of 2026, representing a 6.9 per cent increase compared to the corresponding period in 2025, with Lekki Port accounting for 48.4 per cent of the total vessel traffic. The port also handled nearly 40 per cent of the country’s total cargo throughput during the period,…
