Members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) have commended the remarkable transformation taking place in the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) under the leadership of Dr. Kayode Opeifa. The commendation came on Monday, aboard the Kaduna-bound train from Abuja, where several chapters of the Institute, had opted to make use of the train service…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued a rebuttal to recent reports of airport vulnerabilities, characterising the commentary from prominent aviation experts as “sensational” and based on “outdated knowledge.” In a statement, Henry Agbebire, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, addressed allegations of ‘porous’ borders and security gaps, arguing that while…
STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s aviation sector have renewed calls for the Federal Government to suspend multiple taxes and levies imposed on domestic airlines and flight tickets, warning that the charges are crippling operators and pushing airfares beyond the reach of many travellers. Industry groups said easing the tax burden had become urgent to stabilise airline operations,…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has launched the distribution of 500 electric tricycles valued at N1 billion to promote cleaner transportation and create employment for young people in the state. The initiative forms part of a broader programme targeting 1,000 tricycle operators across Maiduguri metropolis and Jere Local Council. The environmentally friendly tricycles were…
The Nigerian Navy and the South African Navy have concluded their maiden Naval Staff Talks to formalise a strategic maritime partnership aimed at strengthening security cooperation and safeguarding shared interests across African waters. The high-level engagement, held from April 12 to 18, 2026, at Naval Base Simon’s Town, marks a significant milestone in bilateral defence…
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, officially opened the 6.72km Agbura Oxbow Lake Road in Bayelsa on Monday. The newly completed Agbura-Oxbow Lake road will serve as a convenient bypass for residents of Agbura, Ogbia communities, and motorists traveling to the road in Nembe and beyond from Swali Market. During the inauguration, former Vice President…
In a strategic move to end drunk driving on Nigerian roads, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Beer Sectoral Group have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enforce a national culture of responsible alcohol consumption amongst drivers in the country. The agreement, which was consummated by the Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu…
Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, have raised concerns over long queues and delays in movement across campus following the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered vehicles. The complaints came just days after the Students’ Union suspended a 72-hour lecture boycott held between April 14 and April 16, 2026, over transportation challenges…
The Federal Road Safety Corps in Ogun State has advised motorists to reduce speed and exercise patience when approaching potholes on highways to avoid preventable crashes during the rainy season. The Ogun Sector Commander of the FRSC, Oludare Ogunjobi, gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Ota. Ogunjobi…
