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The Federal Government has approved the upgrade of the airstrip initially earmarked for Abia State to an international cargo airport. He stated this Wednesday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the commencement of work on the airport project sited at Ubahu Nsulu in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government, about 10km from Umuahia, the capital city. Keyamo …

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To achieve zero emissions on campus, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) recently unveiled solar-powered, electricity buses. The event also unveiled the university’s updated logo, symbolizing its commitment to environmental responsibility and modernization. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, who disclosed this at a media parley, said the vehicles were donated by two of the institution’s alumni, …

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A cross-section of regulatory agencies in the aviation industry visited the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport located along the Ilisan-Iperu axis of Ogun State on Tuesday, commending the quality of facilities put in place as well as its level of completion and thereby certifying it for commercial operations. The agencies, which comprised the Nigerian Civil Aviation …

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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) transported 743,205 passengers in the third quarter of 2024, generating revenue of N1.7 billion. This represents a 13.8% increase compared to the N1.49 billion recorded in Q3 2023. The data was detailed in the Rail Transportation Data for Q3 2024 report, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on …

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The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, unveiled the rehabilitated Babafemi Dada link road and bridge, alongside the Yinka Folarin, Jamiu Lawal, and Shalom Academy road network in Alimosho Local Government Area. Speaking at the unveiling, Sanwo-Olu described the project as a “testament to the enduring partnership between this government and the good people …

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The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to expand its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-Diesel locomotive technology beyond the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor to other regions in the country. This initiative aligns with the NRC’s commitment to promoting cleaner, cost-effective, and eco-friendly rail transport solutions. The Acting Managing Director, Engr. Ben Iloanusi, made this announcement during …

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The Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport located at Iperu-Ilishan Road in Ikenne Local Government Area has secured regulatory approval to carry out chartered flights, the State Commission for Works and Infrastructure, Ade Akinsanya has disclosed. He said while chartered flights are ongoing the aerodrome is working with supervising aeronautical authorities led by the Nigeria Civil Aviation …

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Stakeholders in the Nigerian aviation industry say the government needs to pay more attention to the welfare and comfort of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) in a bid to enhance their concentration. OLUSEGUN KOIKI writes. The importance of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) to safety and efficiency of air travel cannot be over-emphasised in the global aviation …

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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Monday announced plans to spend N12.5bn in 2025 on mass transit-related projects and improvement of road safety. Zulum made this known while presenting the 2025 appropriation bill tagged “Budget of Recovery and Continuity” before the State Assembly. The governor said that his administration was planning to launch a …

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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, expressed a desire to revive the moribund Edo State Transport Company, Edo Line. The governor disclosed this when he, alongside his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, inspected facilities at the abandoned government-owned transportation company located along Mission Road, Benin City. Okpebholo, who was taken on a tour of the premises by …

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