A 2.5-kilometre road project initiated by the Nigerian Government in three communities in Igbo Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State is set for commissioning. The Commissioner representing Enugu State at the Federal Character Commission, Peter Eze, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja. Eze said the road, which links Aji, Isiugwu and…
Operations of United Nigeria Airlines have suffered another disruption after a bird strike forced the grounding of one of its aircraft, marking it the fifth such incident for the airline in 2026. The airline disclosed that this time, a CRJ-900 encountered a bird strike while landing in Abuja on Flight UN0579 from Kano. This was…
The Chairman of Igbogbo‑Baiyeku Local Council Development Area, Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun, has inaugurated the reconstructed Oliwo Amoju and Olayinka streets, equipped with solar-powered streetlights and dual drainage systems. The event, which coincided with the chairman’s birthday, was described as a significant step toward addressing infrastructural challenges faced by residents and business owners within the community….
The federal government is targeting a 12-month timeline to advance the proposed Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port, accelerating consultancy processes as part of a broader strategy to decongest seaports and strengthen trade logistics nationwide. At a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Abeokuta, convened by the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, key industry players and government…
Nigeria on Wednesday reiterated its ambition to position itself as a central hub in the West African maritime and shipping network, with plans to deepen its role in regional trade and global transshipment operations. The Chairman of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Ibrahim Shema, said the country holds significant potential to serve as a gateway…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an Aerodrome Certification for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). An Aerodrome Certificate is an official licence issued by the NCAA that confirms an airport meets all the required safety, operational, and infrastructure standards to legally receive aircraft…
The Airline Operators of Nigeria has warned that domestic airlines may suspend operations nationwide from April 20, if the rising cost of aviation fuel is not urgently addressed. In a letter issued to journalists on Wednesday, dated April 14, 2026, and addressed to the Executive Secretary of the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria, Clement…
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State on Tuesday donated 300 motorcycles to the Police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other security agencies as part of efforts to strengthen security operations across the state. Speaking at the distribution of the motorcycle held at Osun State Police Command, the…
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has unveiled 70 brand-new Howo trucks for distribution to boost construction activities in the state. Governor Zulum announced this at the inaguratiob at the Government House, Maiduguri with the fleet allocated to the Ministry of Works and the Borno State Road Maintenance Agency (BORMA) The governor said the trucks would…
The Ogun State Police Command has impounded six vehicles and removed shanties as well as other road obstructions in Sango-Ota and the Ijebu-Ode Toll Gate axis under its ongoing traffic enforcement exercise tagged Operation “No Traffic Gridlock”. In a statement issued on Monday, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the operation was…
