Day: 31 October 2023

Repairs on Lagos-Abeokuta road begin soon -Abiodun

Worried by the trauma being experienced by motorists and commuters alike along the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta expressway, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, on Saturday said arrangements are in top gear to begin work on the road anytime soon. Besides, the governor also disclosed that the Compressed Natural Gas powered Mass Transit Buses would be launched next week Monday. …

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Keyamo woos investors for aviation sector

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, is ramping up efforts to attract investors for Nigeria’s aviation industry. The minister, who is on a working visit to the United States said talks are at an advanced stage between Nigeria and United over the resumption of direct flights from Huston. Keyamo disclosed this in Houston, …

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Global flight navigation market to hit $29.2 billion in six years

The global flight navigation systems market covering airports and advisory air traffic services to aircraft is projected to grow from $18.38 billion to $29.15 billion in the next six years. The projected 6.8 percent growth, global regulatory data indicated, is hinged on an increase in the number of aircraft in flight across the globe, causing …

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Reps to investigate hike in flight fares, poor service delivery in aviation sector

The House of Representatives yesterday mandated its committee on aviation to investigate the hike in international flight fares and poor service delivery by foreign airlines operating in Nigeria. This, it said, was to curb unwholesome practices by airlines and ensure that flight fares were at par with those of neighboring countries. It also called on …

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Nigerian Railways to begin e-ticketing – Minister

The Nigerian Railways flagged off e-ticketing for the Lagos-Ibadan and Itakpe–Warri routes on Monday. Said Alkali, the Minister of Transportation, says the Nigerian Railways, will commence e-ticketing on Wednesday. Mr Alkali said this on Monday in Abuja during the flag-off of e-ticketing for the Lagos-Ibadan and Itakpe–Warri routes. According to him, the e-ticketing system will direct …

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Upgrade Maiduguri airport, Senate tells FG

The Senate has called on the Federal Government to begin the process of upgrading the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri, Borno State for international operations. It urged the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo,  to take urgent action on its resolution and further mandated its Committee on Aviation for a follow-up and …

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FG flags-off e-ticketing services for Warri-Itakpe, Lagos-Ibadan rail lines

In a bid to enhance the efficiency and ease of transportation across Nigeria, the Minister of Transportation, Mr Sai’du Alkali, has officially launched the e-ticketing services for Lagos-Ibadan and Itakpe-Warri train services. The long-awaited e-ticketing system was inaugurated on Monday, in Abuja. Vanguard reports that the new system aims to revolutionize the way passengers book …

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