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In line with international standards and best practices, the Federal Government has installed 30-second biometric clearance gates for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at all international airports in the country. The biometric gates can screen and clear a passenger within 30 seconds without any interface or contact with Immigration personnel. When inaugurated, it would provide seamless clearance …

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Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has announced his plans to upgrade Jigawa airport to an international cargo airport, as part of his policies geared towards boosting trade, commerce, investment, and services among local and international businessmen who have indicated an interest in opening a new chapter in the socio-economic development of the state. Governor …

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The International Air Transport Association, the Geneva-based trade association representing world airlines, has expressed fears that foreign airlines operating in Nigeria, may lose about $200m to exchange rate depreciation. IATA Regional Vice-President for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Al Awadhi, said the issue of trapped funds was being exacerbated by the depreciation of the …

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has established a committee aimed at reducing the high costs of airfares, especially for international travel. This announcement was made by Captain Chris Najomo, the Acting Director-General of the NCAA, via a video press release posted on the Authority’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday. Najomo, who noted …

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The Minister of Transportation, Sai’d Alkali, has charged heads of departments and agencies to explore avenues of collaboration that will boost operational efficiency and performance and foreign direct investments into the transport sector. “With the impending Land Transport Policy, coupled with well-defined objectives and strategies, we anticipate an influx of international private investors into our …

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Leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has raised the bar in the industry as the company has its sail set for Cotonou, Republic of Benin where it is breaking new grounds with a highbrow contract to rehabilitate and improve access roads and crossings in the burstling commercial city, the company’s Managing Director, Engr. …

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The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello-Koko, and the entire Management and Staff of NPA earlier this afternoon welcomed the newly appointed Executive Director of Finance & Administration, Ms. Vivian Richard Edet, and the Executive Director of Marine & Operations, Engr. Olalekan Badmus, at Corporate Headquarters in Marina, Lagos. Source: Aspheric News

The Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola has applauded the management team of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA for compliance with the ministerial directive to take cognizance of global energy transition in its port modernization project by deliberately factoring in measures that promote energy efficiency thereby making the ports Eco-Friendly. Oyetola made these …

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A new taxi app called Gab Taxi has been launched by E.F. Network Limited, to disrupt the ride-hailing market in Nigeria. Currently, the market is dominated by established players like Uber and Bolt. Speaking at the launch of the new app, Gideon Egbuchulam, the chairman and CEO of EFGroup, said over 30 local software engineers …

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the acquisition of additional trains for the Blue Line and Red Line rail projects in Lagos State. Sanwo-Olu in his announcement said overall, his administration aims to provide a safe, efficient, and interconnected rail system that enhances the lives of Lagosians and contributes to the city’s development. “I am pleased …

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