The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has urged the National Assembly to increase its share of the statutory five per cent aviation revenue pool from 22 per cent to 56 per cent, citing the growing cost of maintaining critical air navigation infrastructure across the country. The agency’s Managing Director, Farouk Umar, made the request on…
ABUJA — Nigeria and Canada have signed an expanded Air Transport Agreement that will, for the first time, allow direct scheduled flight operations between both countries, marking a major milestone in bilateral aviation relations. The agreement was signed in Abuja on Thursday by the Director of Air Transport Management at Nigeria’s Ministry of Aviation and…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to building an efficient, transparent and globally competitive maritime administration through sustained reforms and stronger stakeholder collaboration. The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made the pledge while receiving the leadership of the Alumni Association of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (AMANO), led…
The Federal Government is exploring syndicated financing and other private-sector funding options to accelerate the development of critical port and maritime infrastructure, as part of efforts to unlock the economic potential of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy. The initiative was discussed during a meeting in Abuja between the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of…
President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the construction of the Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road and the reconstruction of the Gbongan-Osogbo Road in Osun State, with a combined value of about ₦216.65 billion, directing contractors to deliver quality work within the approved timelines. Represented by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, at the flag-off ceremony…
Residents and traders along the Imedu-Olori Road in Mowe, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have expressed concern over the slow pace of the ongoing road construction, saying the situation has disrupted transportation, businesses and daily activities. The road project, facilitated by the Senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Adeola, commenced about a month ago….
ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its authority to enforce traffic regulations, warning motorists, transport operators and touts that violators will face stiff sanctions under existing laws. The Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Transportation Secretariat, Chinedum Elechi, gave the warning during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, dismissing reports that…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has directed the Abia State Traffic and Safety Management Agency (ARTSMA) and the Abia State Harmonised Taskforce to extend their daily operational hours to 10:00 p.m., including weekends, as part of efforts to improve road safety and traffic management across the state. The governor also ordered the agencies to deploy…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have pledged to support reforms aimed at making transportation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) safer, more accessible and inclusive, particularly for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable commuters. The commitment was made during the “Safe Transport,…
ABUJA — The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving road safety service delivery by strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing operational efficiency, and leveraging technology to address emerging challenges in Nigeria’s transport sector. Speaking during the Half-Year 2026 Corps Marshal Strategy Session with the FRSC High Command in Abuja, Corps Marshal Shehu…
