A’Ibom Airport Soon To Commence International Flight Operations
Governor Umo Eno has declared that Akwa Ibom State is on course to commence international flight operations at the Victor Attah International Airport, as part of his administration’s effort to boost the state’s aviation and economic prospects. Speaking to Government House Correspondents Tuesday, after an inspection of the airport’s neo-terminal and a review meeting, the…
Ladipo Market Asks Lagos Govt For Pedestrian Bridge On Expressway
The President-General of the market’s association, Prince Africanus Ogudoro, made the appeal during the quarterly sanitation of the market last weekend. He said many lives had been lost and others maimed while trying to cross the busy highway. He said the appeal became imperative because other requests in the past to the government were not…
FAAN Moves To Establish Centralised Database For Cargo Operators
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced moves to establish a centralised database of legitimate cargo operators as part of efforts to enhance security, transparency, and efficiency within Nigeria’s aviation cargo ecosystem. The initiative, being driven through FAAN’s Directorate of Cargo Development and Services (DCDS), was unveiled during a stakeholder engagement session held…
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway To Open Gateway Between East And West
A major transport corridor linking China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan is steadily taking shape, in what is being described as a transformative infrastructure project poised to redefine connectivity between Asia and Europe. Kyrgyz Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev disclosed that construction of the strategic China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway is advancing at a rapid pace, reflecting strong political commitment and…
PETROAN Proposes Transport Subsidy To Cushion Soaring Fuel Prices
The National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, Billy Gillis-Harry, has proposed measures to cushion the impact of rising crude oil prices driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Channels reports. Global oil prices climbed again on Tuesday as Brent crude oil rose above $100 per barrel, a…
ValueJet To Launch Lagos–Accra Flights March 30
Efforts to deepen intra-African air connectivity have gained momentum as ValueJet Airlines finalises plans to commence operations on the Lagos–Accra route next week. The airline’s Managing Director, Omololu Majekodunmi, disclosed this in an interview, describing the new service as a strategic move to strengthen seamless and affordable travel across West Africa. He said the Accra…
Lagos Taskforce Impounds 70 Okadas Over Alleged Drug Transport In Lagos
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce) has intensified its clampdown on illegal commercial motorcycle operators, impounding 70 motorcycles during a fresh raid along the Mile 2–Badagry Expressway. In a statement released on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the agency confirmed it conducted a cleanup exercise along the Iyana-Iba axis. This follows a…
FRSC Commends Motorists’ Conduct During Eid Celebrations
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, has expressed satisfaction with the general conduct of the motoring public during the just-concluded Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The Corps Marshal gave the commendation after receiving comprehensive operational briefs from supervisory officers deployed from the National Headquarters to monitor the special operations across the country. He noted…
