The Olubaka of Oka Kingdom, Oba Yusuf Adebori Adeleye, has commended Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for his prompt intervention on the deteriorating Iwaro-Oka Road in Oka-Akoko. The monarch expressed his appreciation following the commencement of remedial works on the damaged section of the road. The intervention came after residents, the Oka Youth Forum and…
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for their efforts to improve federal road infrastructure in Ebonyi State. The commendation was made during an inspection of ongoing remedial works on the Abakaliki–Ogoja road, a major route linking Ebonyi State with Cross River State….
A nationwide driving competition aimed at improving driving standards and promoting road safety has commenced in Nigeria with the launch of the inaugural Naija Driver 2026. The initiative, organised by Notch Captains Limited under the Approval in Principle and Safety Frameworks of the Automobile & Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN), in collaboration with the Lagos…
Nigerian ports handled 44,147 vehicles in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, representing an 18.3 per cent increase compared with the 37,306 units recorded in the same period of 2025. The increase was disclosed in the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Operational Performance Report for Q2 2026, which also showed significant growth in container and cargo…
Plans to modernise ground transportation at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, could lead to higher fares and the displacement of existing taxi operators if adequate measures are not introduced to support drivers during the transition, the Transformative Transport Service Design Initiative (TRATSEDI) has warned. The warning was contained in a policy brief titled,…
A Belgian trade union, ACV Puls, has filed a strike notice over Brussels Airlines’ decision to resume flights to Tel Aviv with mandatory staff assignments, citing concerns about employee safety and ethical implications. The union said the strike notice took effect on Tuesday, September 1, and warned that industrial action could follow if the airline…
The Ohimegye Igu of Koton Karfe, Dr Saidu Akawu Salihu, has urged the Federal Government to urgently repair critical sections of the Abuja-Lokoja highway ahead of the Ember months to prevent traffic gridlock, accidents and possible loss of lives. The traditional ruler made the call on Tuesday during a visit to the Federal Ministry of…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cheaper, cleaner and more sustainable alternative to conventional transport fuels. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the government’s efforts were aimed at reducing transportation costs, easing the burden of rising living expenses…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has clarified the applicability of aviation charges to helicopter operations in the upstream petroleum sector, stating that the $300 helicopter levy remains payable, while the Terminal Navigational Charge (TNC) does not apply to offshore oil and gas operations. The commission said the $300 levy for air navigational services…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has partnered with the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) to advance innovation, human capital development and sustainable growth in Nigeria’s Blue Economy. The partnership will be highlighted at the 2026 Maritime Training Summit and Awards scheduled to hold in Lagos, bringing together regulators, industry operators,…
