Chiagozie Azubuike

Fashola said that Nigeria had demonstrated leadership by starting construction of its own side of the project. The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Saturday, expressed satisfaction at the progress of work on all three sections of the ongoing Lagos-Badagry Expressway reconstruction and rehabilitation project. Fashola, during an inspection of the highway, said …

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“Argentina completed the first sale to Nigeria of a radar for civil use built by INVAP SE, which landed today in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, and will be used for air traffic control in the African country…” The Nigerian government Thursday took delivery of an air traffic control radar from Argentina. “Argentina completed the …

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has appointed Zilcotech International Limited as a consultant for the monitoring of the illegal erection of high structures nationwide. NCAA noted that this was in line with section 35(h) of the Civil Aviation Act 2022; and Parts 12.1.7.1.3.1, 12.1.7.1.2 (2), and 12.1.7.1.6 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations, (Nig. CARS) …

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The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) commissioned 16 brand new terminal trucks to boost efficiency and cargo handling operations at Onne Port in Nigeria. Additionally, the new equipment is expected to improve the turnaround time for vessels calling WACT. Managing director of APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke, commended WACT for acquiring and deploying the new …

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China Exim Bank backed off from financing one of Nigeria’s largest railway modernization projects. Key highlights:     China Development Bank (CDB) announced as the new financier for the Kaduna-Kano railway modernization project. China Exim Bank backed off from financing one of Nigeria’s largest railway modernization projects. Chinese Construction Engineering Company (CCEC) Nigeria Ltd and the …

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching “Focus Africa” to strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety, and reliability for passengers and shippers. The initiative IATA said will align private and public stakeholders to deliver measurable progress in six areas. Commenting on the development, the IATA Director General, …

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The Lagos State government has teamed up with ARCA Payment Limited to develop a parking payment application to improve coordinated parking operations across the state. The partnership was announced at a meeting between the Lagos State Parking Authority (LSPA) and ARCA Payment Ltd.. Its goal is to improve the parking system and provide a seamless transaction process …

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Diamond Aircraft, an aircraft manufacturer, has announced that it is looking for a local partner who can help it to obtain a licence to produce aircraft in Nigeria. According to the firm, this is as it sets out to establish a presence in the country. The Chairman, Diamond aircraft, Bin Chen, disclosed this when his …

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The Federal Government is currently engaging with aviation experts to finalize the construction of Auchi Airport in Edo State. The State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, disclosed this to Newsmen weekend in Auchi, Edo State. He noted that the federal government has granted the state tentative approval for the project. According to him, the state government is …

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