The Lagos State Government is set to establish a Road Safety Unit within its Ministry of Transportation to enhance transport safety across the state. This initiative...
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded 40 vehicles, including 25 commercial and 15 private ones, for operating illegal garages and causing road obstructions...
The Federal Government has criticized Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) for failing to complete even 1km of the 15km East-West Road section from Eleme Junction to Onne...
The Federal Government has approved a final N280 billion for Julius Berger Nigeria PLC to complete the Bodo-Bonny road project in Rivers State. This announcement was...
The average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) in Nigeria for May 2024 surged by 223.21% to N769.62 per litre, compared to N238.11 per litre...
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has vowed to arrest the perpetrators behind the recent kidnapping of three Lebanese nationals, including Muhammed Fouani, the Managing Director of...
The Lagos State Government plans to establish a dedicated Aviation Unit within the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation to enhance aviation sector oversight within the state....
The Lagos State Government has set an ambitious target to significantly reduce carbon emissions and enhance sustainability in public transportation by aiming for 52% of the...
Five individuals, including three brothers from Fouani Nigeria Limited, a prominent electronics distributor, have regained their freedom four days after being abducted in Lagos last Friday....
Story highlights The Lagos State Government plans to complete the arrangements and award the contract for the Fourth Mainland Bridge within the next two years to...
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has been unanimously elected as the inaugural Chairperson of the Financial Caucus of African Ministers...
The Federal Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government will soon reveal the date for lifting...
The federal government has announced that it has secured commitments from several corporate bodies in the private sector to soon begin refurbishing the arrival and departure...
Four Lebanese nationals, including Muhammed Fouani, Managing Director of Fouani Nigeria Limited, a leading distributor of electronics such as LG, Hisense, and Huawei in Nigeria, have...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced that, similar to Air Peace’s Nigeria-United Kingdom route, local airlines will soon launch direct flights to...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a comprehensive verification exercise targeting privately owned aircraft operating within the country. This initiative, detailed in a statement...
The French Embassy in Nigeria, through its Cooperation and Cultural Department, has launched a plastic waste management project worth €753,000 to be executed in 13 Nigerian...
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to expand the pipeline network at the Lekki Industrial Complex, aiming to significantly reduce road freight traffic. This strategic...
The Lagos State Government is set to introduce a star rating system for purpose-built auto repair workshops within the state to enhance service quality and promote...
The Lagos State Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to drastically reduce private car trips within the state, aiming to cut them from 11% in 2015...
The Lagos State Government has proposed a new approach to road infrastructure management, where the main traffic-carrying roads in the state will be financed through funds...
The Lagos State Government has announced that it is intensifying efforts with the federal government, via the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), to permit state authorities...
The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at key transportation points, including interchanges, bus stops, freight yards, and taxi parks,...
The Lagos State Government is set to expand the ‘Cowry’ ticket integration, currently used by state-regulated public transport services, to include other modes of public transportation....
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has firmly rejected the federal government’s ₦62,000 minimum wage proposal, insisting on a minimum of ₦250,000. Chris Onyeka, the NLC’s Assistant...
The Lagos State Government is planning to implement a vehicle scrapping scheme that provides existing operators of danfo minibuses used for public transport with incentives to...
The Lagos State Government is actively engaging with Federal authorities to delegate certain powers, including managing federal highways and developing networks of electric vehicle charging stations...
In the first quarter of 2024, Nigeria’s air transport sector facilitated the export of commodities valued at N55.32 billion. This data comes from the recently released...
The Lagos State Government is looking to transform the present monocentric spatial development pattern in the state, where most activities are concentrated in a single central...
The Plateau State Government plans to refurbish the dormant Hill Station Hotel in Jos into a world-class establishment, with an estimated cost of N8.5 billion. This...
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has stated that while a new minimum wage is necessary, a minimum wage of N60,000 is unsustainable and unfeasible. This resolution...
The average fare for domestic air transportation in Nigeria for specified routes rose by 19%, reaching N89,189.19 in April 2024 from N74,947.30 in April 2023. This...
Domestic cargo agents in Nigeria estimate that the country lost about N7 billion during the two-day nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade...
The average fare for bus journeys within Nigerian cities per drop rose by 49.32%, reaching N967.76 in April 2024, compared to N648.12 in April 2023. This...
Freight services have resumed on the old Lagos-Kano narrow gauge railway line after the completion of its rehabilitation. Freight services on the Lagos-Kano narrow gauge railway...
The average fare for a single trip via water transport increased minimally in April 2024 by 0.12%, rising to N1,385.95 from N1,384.32 in March 2024. This...
Story highlights Licensed professionals emphasize the importance of adhering to building codes, quality materials, and safety protocols, which are often neglected by quack builders, resulting in...
The average fare for intercity bus journeys in Nigeria surged by 78.31% year-on-year, reaching N7,122.57 in April 2024, up from N3,994.51 in April 2023, as reported...
The cost of waterway passenger transportation in Nigeria saw a significant rise, with the average fare increasing by 34.45% year-on-year, reaching N1,385.95 per trip in April...
The average fare paid by commuters for intercity bus journeys in Nigeria surged by 78.31% year-on-year to N7,122.57 in April 2024, up from N3,994.51 in April...
The average airfare paid by passengers for specified routes on a single journey in Nigeria was N89,189.19 in April 2024, reflecting a 0.25% increase compared to...
The average fare paid by commuters for bus journeys within Nigerian cities declined slightly by 0.16%, from N969.32 in March 2024 to N967.76 in April 2024. ...
The Lagos State Government has announced that the 25% fare discount on its regulated public transport buses, ferries, and train services will end on Sunday, June...
Sixty-one Nigerian passengers from an Air France flight from Paris to Abuja are currently stranded in Chad, where they were dropped off by the airline due...
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has temporarily suspended the $300 helicopter landing levy imposed by its concessionaire, Messrs NAEBI Dynamic...
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has said that Africa needs $402.2 billion annually by 2030 to fast-track its structural transformation. ...
In April 2024, African airlines experienced a 15.5% year-on-year increase in passenger demand, aligning with the global trend, which saw an 11% rise. This information comes...
The Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport in Ogun State has received authorization to operate non-scheduled flights. This announcement was made by the Ogun State Government on Thursday...
President Bola Tinubu has announced the extension of free rides on the newly launched Abuja Light Rail until the end of the year. He made this...
In April 2024, African airlines experienced a 10.6% year-on-year increase in air cargo demand, aligning with robust global growth in the air cargo market in the...
The Federal Government aims to increase revenue generation from the blue economy, targeting an annual revenue of N2 trillion by 2027. The Minister of Marine and...
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a comprehensive transport policy aimed at significantly easing traffic congestion and improving the overall commuting experience for residents, among several...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) identified speed violations as the leading cause of road traffic crashes in Nigeria between 2020 and 2022. This information comes...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) produced a total of 3,563,759 number plates for motor vehicles and motorcycles between 2020 and 2022. This is according to...
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced the launch of an investigation into the derailment of a train coach on the Abuja-Kaduna corridor at Jeremy...
The Lagos State Government has announced the disbursement of over N63 billion in pension benefits to 19,814 retirees over the past five years. The Lagos State...
Michael Segun, a Lagos resident, complains that his building project in Ikorodu, Lagos, which he started in late 2022 with the intention of moving in by...
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of 250 housing units at the Renewed Hope Estate site in Yobe State as part of the Renewed Hope...
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of construction on section three of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, starting from Calabar in Cross Rivers State, and section...
The Federal Government has commenced construction of 500 housing units at the Renewed Hope City site in Kano State. The Minister of State for Housing and...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed that Air Peace has resolved the safety issues raised by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation...
The Federal Government has launched an online portal to streamline the marketing and sale of houses being built under the Renewed Hope Cities and Estate Programme. ...
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of the 250 housing units at Renewed Hope Estate in Katsina State. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development,...
The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin the revalidation and valuation process for structures affected by the planned 8.7-km Quality Bus Corridor (QBC)...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that cargo flight operations between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia are set to resume after years...
Air Peace has denied allegations of violating safety protocol in its United Kingdom operations, as recently reported by various media outlets. On Monday, the airline issued...
Johnson Wede’s story is one of many in Abuja, where empty, finished buildings contrast sharply with the housing struggles of everyday citizens. Wede, a dedicated family...
The Federal Government will begin constructing 1,250 housing units in four Northern states this week as part of the first phase of the Renewed Hope Cities...
The Director of Catalyst 2030, Mrs. Pearl Uzokwe, emphasized that Nigerian businesses must address the multifaceted impacts of climate change through strategic investments and adaptability to...
Mrs. Pearl Uzokwe, Director of Catalyst 2030, has stated that Nigerian businesses can benefit from international partnerships by leveraging valuable climate change data collected by international...
The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, has disclosed that China has committed to funding the Ibadan-Abuja and Kaduna-Kano sections of the Lagos-Kano railway under the Belt...
Renovating buildings in Lagos requires a permit from the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) for activities such as retiling, re-plastering, and other aesthetic improvements,...
The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement has finally officially come, 24 years after the bilateral agreement was provisionally applied in 2000. The agreement has now come into...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that the sale of E-tags, which will permit entry into the 24 federal airports across the country,...
The Federal Government has announced that the portal for student loan applications will officially open on Friday, May 24, 2024. This information was disclosed on Thursday...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that Emirates Airline is set to resume flights to Nigeria “shortly” stating that the official...
Air Peace has acknowledged issues faced by customers trying to book London-bound flights on their platforms, as many travellers have encountered a ‘fully booked’ error message...
Air Peace has acknowledged issues faced by customers trying to book London-bound flights on their platforms, as many travellers have encountered a ‘fully booked’ error message...
Planet Projects Nigeria Limited, the firm behind the design and construction of the Oshodi Transport Interchange in Lagos State, has secured N51 billion contract to build...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Tuesday, approved a new initiative designed to transform Nigeria’s infrastructure and housing sector. The announcement, posted on the official X...
The Cross River State Government has secured $3.5 billion in funding from Afreximbank in Cairo for the Bakassi Deep Seaport Project. Governor Bassey Edet Otu announced...
The Ogun State Government has attributed the dilapidated condition of the road leading to the Abeokuta train station to delays by the Federal Government in granting...
The Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour notice to property owners whose structures encroach on the Right-of-Way of the Storm Water drainage channel in Jakande...
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced that it has successfully cleared the notorious decade-long gridlock on the Mile 2-TinCan-Apapa corridor, home to the TinCan and...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged Air France-KLM to reduce ticket prices for Nigerian travellers to make air travel more accessible...
The Enugu State Government has ordered 50 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses to enhance public transportation, coinciding with the initiation of new mega bus terminals across...
The Niger State Government has disclosed that it can generate billions of Naira annually from trucks passing through Bida, as Nigeria plans to reintroduce the tolling...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that the tax reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu’s administration are aimed at enhancing the overall well-being of Nigerians. He...
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion from Adeniji through Falomo, including Bourdillon and Queens Drive, to accommodate road repairs starting Monday, May 13,...
The Lagos State Government has announced that it is set to add 13 new jetties to boost water transportation in the state, with the construction of...
The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, has assured that the first segment of Kano-Maradi rail project, the Kano-Daura section, will be completed by 2025. Alkali made...
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the monthly rental scheme. The Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, reiterated this on Thursday during...
The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Agency (LASRERA) said it has recovered N478.13 million and 18 properties from fraudulent real estate practitioners, returning them to their...
The Lagos State Government has begun the demolition of illegal shanties within the abandoned Ikoyi Towers, days after discovering hundreds of undocumented individuals residing in makeshift...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that Heads of States of its member states have agreed to raise $2.4 billion to establish...
The Federal Government is committed to promoting sustainable air travel through the strategic use of satellite technology. Mr. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Technology,...
The Lagos State Government has temporarily shut down The Bay Lounge in Lekki over environmental violations, citing non-compliance with the state’s environmental protection directives. The announcement...
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has said that trade relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK) currently stands at about £7 billion....
Ben Murray-Bruce, a former senator representing Bayelsa East from 2015 to 2019 and founder of the Silverbird Group, has stated that the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway will...