Chiagozie Azubuike

The aircraft delivery delays from major manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing, may worsen the current plane shortages in Nigeria, stakeholders have said. Boeing and Airbus have been struggling to meet delivery goals amid supply chain challenges. An ongoing strike at Boeing has raised concerns about worsening delays at the U.S. plane maker amid a broader crisis …

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The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority confirmed that the Blue Line Rail resumed operation on Sunday after a fire engulfed a section of the rail track on Saturday. The PUNCH reports that the Fire Service said there was no casualty following the inferno as emergency responders were quick to douse the fire which began around …

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The Akwa Ibom State Government has disclosed that it has spent over N208.16bn on roads and other infrastructural projects since Governor Umo Eno assumed office on May 29, 2023. The Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga, made the revelation during a press briefing in Uyo, the state capital, on Sunday. He was …

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 The Lagos State government has said that a feasibility study conducted by the government revealed that the construction of Ibeju-Lekki Airport in the state was viable, but regretted the delay in the take-off of the project. This is as the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), said that he was awaiting the submission of the declaration …

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Capt. Alex Badeh Jr., the Director-General, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) revealed that other modes of transportation, apart from the aviation industry were not cooperating with it on accident investigation. He specifically said that some of the correspondences sent to agencies in other transport modes are not responded to despite the NSIB Act 2022, …

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A former Minister of Transport, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says the wagon assembly plant at  Kajola, Ogun, has much capacity to create employment, facilitate knowledge transfer, and boost rail transport. Amaechi made this known at a maiden transport summit organized by the Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria, on Thursday in Lagos. According to Amaechi, the plant …

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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s No 1 carrier has said it will soon introduce its newest state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 aircraft that offers unmatched comfort, luxury, and technological advancements to its Lagos fleet.  This is just as it marked its 78th anniversary at the 20th Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos. The airline’s Sales Manager, Mrs. Adetola Alabi, …

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Simba Planet captivated audiences at the Lagos Car-Free Day, showcasing its cutting-edge electric bicycles that generated considerable excitement among everyday commuters. The event, organized by Ludi and Cycology in partnership with Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Transport and LAMATA, provided a platform for Simba Planet to highlight the benefits of eco-friendly transportation. Simba’s …

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The Chief Executive Officer of Braniz & Lloyds Aviation, Brienze Lawrence, has said that Nigeria’s aviation industry holds a lot of growth potential, making it attractive to foreign investors. In an interview with journalists, Lawrence credited the reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration for creating a fertile ground for the industry’s expansion. She said: “We …

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has estimated that the country’s air passenger volume would grow to 25.73 million by 2029.  The Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) is also expected to be about $100.30, the apex regulatory agency forecasted in its report.  Dr. Emeka Okengwu, Gulf Pole Concerns Limited, stated these recently in his paper: …

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