By Zainab Oyekan The Plateau government says it has overhauled its transport systems and also cut down the transportation fares. Mr Davou Gyang, the Commissioner for Transportation, disclosed this on Tuesday in Jos during a media briefing on activities and achievements of his office from May 2023 to date. Gyang listed reforms in the state’s …
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Nigeria has emerged as the chairman of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG), a West African sub-regional organization with 7 member states poised toward enhanced air safety and regulations for safer skies. Speaking at the 4th Council of Ministers at the ongoing 18 BAG meeting on Thursday in Abuja, the immediate past Chairman of the Banjul …
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Nigeria’s aviation industry has reached a significant economic milestone, contributing approximately $1.7 billion to the country’s Gross Domestic Product, according to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). This substantial figure underscores the transformative impact of private sector participation in reshaping the nation’s aviation landscape. Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, FAAN’s Managing Director, revealed these statistics during …
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The Lagos State Government has issued a travel advisory for motorists ahead of the ECOWAS Summit, scheduled from May 27 to 29. Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, made this known in a statement on Monday. She said traffic diversions are to ensure smooth flow and …
Nigeria has emerged the Chairman, Banjul Accord Group (BAG), a West African sub-regional organization with 7 member states poised toward enhanced air safety and regulations for safer skies. Speaking at the 4th Council of Ministers at the ongoing 18 BAG meeting on Thursday in Abuja, the immediate past Chairman of the Banjul Accord Group, who …
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LAGOS— The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said that despite the huge number of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), otherwise known as drones, none of the equipment falls under the certified category in the country. The NCAA also debunked the allegation that it costs about N3 million for drone users to register the equipment with …
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it is working with the Office of the national security adviser (ONSA) to deploy an anti-drone system for threat detection and neutralisation. Chris Najomo, director-general of the NCAA, spoke on Wednesday during the fifth drone technology conference and exhibition held in Lagos. Najomo said the authority is dedicated …
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By Babatunde Yusuf Over the past few years, electric vehicles (EVs) have taken the global auto industry by storm. In 2023 alone, over 14 million EVs were sold worldwide which accounted for nearly 18 percent of total car sales, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). From America to China to many advanced countries and …
The Federal Government has called for the speedy implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) among the African countries that have signed the agreement. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who made the call in Abuja yesterday during the opening ceremony of the 18th Plenary Session of the Banjul Accord …
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The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is faced with cooperation challenges from the agencies of other modes of transportation, apart from those in the aviation industry. In this report, OLUSEGUN KOIKI chronicles the achievements of the bureau in the last one year and how the teething challenges can be resolved. The transportation system globally is …
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