FG Signs Enhanced BASA Agreement With Egypt
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and an Enhanced Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with the Arab Republic of Egypt. The MoU was the fallout of a meeting held in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, by the NigeriaN delegates and the Arab Republic of Egypt, which culminated in the review of the Bilateral…
Customs Seizes Contraband, Fuel Worth N1.84bn In South-West
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing anti-smuggling operations, seizing contraband goods and petroleum products valued at over N1.84 billion, destined for smuggling into the Benin Republic. The coordinated operation, which ran from June 3 to July 18, 2025, covered several South-Western states under Zone A jurisdiction. It led…
NSIB To Launch Maritime, Rail Regulations To Boost Transportation Safety
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has disclosed plans to launch two regulatory frameworks to enhance safety in the rail and maritime transport sector. The Bureau said it was finalising the regulations; the NSIB Casualty Investigation Regulations for the maritime mode of transport and the Rail and Track Accident Investigation Regulations for the rail sector….
NPA, MAN Target $1bn Upgrade To Boost Manpower, Port Infrastructure
Cargo surge pushes trade surplus to N5.81trn. The country is ramping up investments in port infrastructure and seafarer training as part of a strategic effort to reposition its maritime sector for global relevance and increased trade volumes. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, revealed comprehensive reforms targeted at…
NIWA Urges Riverine Communities To Heed Waterway Regulations
THE National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has called on riverine communities in Niger to adhere strictly to waterways regulations to prevent boat mishaps and ensure safety on inland waterways. Mr Akapo Adeboye, Area Manager in charge of NIWA, Niger and Kwara, made the call during a sensiststaion campaign at Zumba market in Shiroro Local Government…
ATTAN Seeks Gov Abiodun’s Intervention On Planned Inclusion Of Members To Obtain Ogun Emission Permit
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Allied Truck Transporters Association of Nigeria, ATTAN, has called on Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Ogun State Governor to intervene on a planned inclusion of its members to obtain ‘Emission Permit’ at the cost of Five Thousand Naira per annum from the Ogun State government through the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency,…
Following Non-compliance, Lagos Shifts E-Call-Up Enforcement To August, Reduces Initial Levy
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos Following non-compliance to the E-call-Up system by some truck operators, the Lagos State Government held a meeting with the stakeholders to shift the enforcement date to August 1, while the cost was reduced to N10,000 per truck.The communique issued after the meeting, held at Dangote Oil Refining Limited, Alfred Rewane Road, Falomo,…
Relief For Motorists As Fayose Repairs Deplorable Ado-Ijan-Iluomoba Road
A governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Otunba Emmanuel Fayose, has brought relief to motorists and commuters plying the Ado-Ijan-Ilumoba road by repairing the deplorable portions of the road. The road, which links Ekiti to Kogi State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, had been in a terrible state, causing…
