The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has reaffirmed the restriction of mini buses, popularly known as Korope, along the Lekki–Epe Corridor, declaring the policy a core component of the Bus Reform Initiative. The Ministry made this known in a statement issued on Monday after a stakeholders’ meeting convened to address concerns arising from the reform,…
The Federal Government is weighing several funding models , including adoption of viable public private participation (PPP), with investors, airlines, players in different sectors of the economy as part of the aggressive strategy for airports’ modernization/ rehabilitation programme. The alternate funding initiative, sources familiar with the development said it to rely less on capital emanating…
ValueJet Airlines has concluded plans to consolidate its foothold on the Nigerian travel ecosystem as it moves to strengthen connectivity between the country commercial hub – Lagos and Owerri , the Imo State Capital in the South Eastern region. To drive the strategy , the airline is increasing its flight rotations from thrice weekly to…
Nigeria’s aviation industry is set for a major investment drive as the Federal Government moves to establish aerotropolises across key cities while convening global aircraft lessors, financiers, and airline operators for strategic business engagements in the country. The engagement is themed Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit. Speaking through a video on Sunday ahead of the…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) schemes, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard bus routes. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, noting that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu granted the approval…
THE Kano state government has inaugurated the newly constructed TRC Bridge at the Challawa 6MW Hydro Power Site, linking Turawa town and surrounding communities in what officials described as a major boost to transportation and socio-economic activities in the area. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, the State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Gaddafi Sani…
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has assured Borno residents that all ongoing bridges and road projects in the state will be completed as scheduled. Speaking during an inspection of the Galtimari and Moromoto bridges in Maiduguri, the Commission’s Managing Director, Mohammed Alkali, said the projects are vital for reconnecting communities and restoring livelihoods. “There…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has clarified that personal selfie videos are permitted at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, with intervention by airport officers occurring only when filming involves other passengers without consent or captures sensitive security areas. The clarification follows an incident at MMIA involving a passenger who recorded video in a restricted security…
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has assured that section one of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway is scheduled for commissioning by May. Umahi, who lamented over the vandalism along the corridor, particularly the cutting of metal fences and dumping of refuse into maintenance holes. The Minister, who stated this during an inspection of the…
