North Korea and Russia have opened their first road bridge, marking another step in the growing ties between the two countries and creating a new route for cross-border trade. The one-kilometre, two-lane bridge spans the Tumen River and was inaugurated on Tuesday in a ceremony attended remotely by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North…
The Gbongan Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun State has recorded a 25 per cent reduction in road crashes between January and August 2026, compared with the corresponding period in 2025. The Unit Commander, Dr Jude Odinfono, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on…
Traffic congestion intensified along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday following the commencement of repair works on the Kara Bridge. The repairs, which are focused on damaged expansion joints on the bridge, have resulted in a partial closure of the carriageway, causing severe traffic buildup from the 7Up/Toll Gate junction to the Kara Bridge area. Motorists…
The Sokoto State Transport Authority (SSTA) has commenced a major fleet renewal programme involving the acquisition of 10 new buses, while also converting some of its petrol-powered vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to reduce operating costs. The General Manager of the authority, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad, disclosed this on Monday in Sokoto while briefing journalists…
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, recorded the fastest growth in scheduled seat capacity among Africa’s 10 largest airports in September 2026, according to the Official Airline Guide (OAG). OAG, a global provider of flight schedule data, said MMIA recorded 470,000 scheduled seats during the month, representing an increase of 90,600 seats, or 24.1 per…
APM Terminals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Badagry Port Development Limited to explore the development of the proposed Badagry Deep-Seaport in Lagos State. The agreement was signed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in Copenhagen, Denmark, during a visit by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, who led a Federal…
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have announced plans to strengthen collaboration against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The partnership is aimed at preventing drug cartels from exploiting aviation professionals and facilities while promoting integrity, fitness for duty and…
Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its operations in Nigeria with increased flight frequencies and the introduction of a new service to Port Harcourt, further strengthening its presence in one of its key African markets. Under the new expansion plan, the airline has increased its Lagos operations to 21 weekly flights, offering passengers up to three services…
NNEWI — The temporary closure of the First Niger Bridge to vehicular traffic commenced on Monday as the Federal Government began emergency maintenance and rehabilitation works on the strategic bridge. The two-week closure, which started in the early hours of September 7, was announced by the Federal Government to allow the Federal Ministry of Works…
The Secretary to the Yobe State Government (SSG), Dr Mohammed Goje, has inspected the ongoing rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of the 72-kilometre Buni-Gari-Teteba Road, expressing satisfaction with the pace of work less than three weeks after the contractor mobilised to the site. The project, awarded to Greyland Construction Limited on July 16, 2026, is expected…
