The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced an investigation into a reported ventilation failure aboard an airline operating a flight from Abuja to Calabar after a passenger allegedly began bleeding due to excessive heat inside the aircraft. The NCAA spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, while responding to a complaint…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned international airlines operating flights into Nigeria against allowing passengers and crew members to board without completing the mandatory Health Declaration Form, threatening sanctions for non-compliance. The directive, issued in a circular to all international carriers, is part of efforts to strengthen public health surveillance and prevent the…
The Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN) has appointed Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Abiola, popularly known as Istijabah, as its interim Lagos State chairman for a six-month tenure, in a move aimed at promoting unity and stability among tricycle operators across the state. The appointment was formally communicated by TOAN’s National President, Comrade Augustine Agbo-Akpe, and National…
The Chairman of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, has stressed the need for stronger stakeholder collaboration, mutual trust and shared responsibility to improve the growth, efficiency and global competitiveness of Nigeria’s air cargo industry. Afolabi made the call at the SAHCO Plc Cargo Stakeholders Forum held recently in Ikeja, Lagos, where…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has disclosed that domestic refineries received more than 127 million barrels of Nigerian crude oil and condensate between January and September 2026, following interventions to address supply challenges between producers and refiners. The Commission Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, said crude deliveries improved in the second and third quarters…
The Lagos State Government has confirmed that no case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has been recorded in the state, while announcing intensified surveillance and preparedness measures at entry points, including the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). The state government said the measures were aimed at strengthening early detection, improving emergency response and preventing the…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has unveiled a comprehensive traffic management strategy ahead of the December festive season, with a renewed focus on road safety advocacy, crash reduction and improved traffic flow, especially on Otedola Bridge Coastal Road and others across the state. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos Lagos State is set to deepen its investment in mass transit infrastructure as the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced that three new stations on the Blue Rail Line will commence operations by February 2027, while the Red Rail Line will receive three new eight-car train sets in November, a move…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has recorded 860 traffic-related incidents resulting in 17 deaths on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road between January and October 2026, raising concerns over road safety on the major corridor. The agency also disclosed that 365 traffic incidents, including road crashes and vehicle breakdowns, were recorded along the Otedola Bridge–Kara…
