Day: 17 June 2025

The infrastructure push: Nigeria’s gamble on roads and rails

In the long arc of Nigeria’s development story, few themes recur as persistently—and as problematically—as infrastructure. Broken roads, dysfunctional ports, stalled railways, and bottlenecked urban sprawl have long defined a nation rich in potential but hamstrung by logistics. Yet under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, now two years into office, Nigeria may be witnessing one …

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FG courts global investors for rail, power, others

From Idu Jude, Abuja Minister of Transportation Said Alkali has made a pitch to Chinese and international investors, urging them to seize investment opportunities in the country’s railway infrastructure. He said opportunities abound, particularly in power supply systems, integrated security solutions, and real-time monitoring technologies to enhance rail corridor safety and service reliability. Speaking at …

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Flight Services: NCAA Endorses Propel Reprotection System to Resolve Travel Disruption

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has endorsed a client-based solution unveiled by a consortium to resolve challenges associated with travel, in particular re-protection for passengers triggered by operational, weather-related, and other infractions. The new solution, the “Propel Reprotection System,” is a unique tech-powered platform designed to help Nigerian carriers reprotect passengers when flight disruptions …

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How Salim Transport is revolutionizing logistics in West Africa

Salim Transport, a rapidly growing logistics and transportation company based in Niger, is making significant strides in the West African transportation sector. The company stands out due to its strong focus on affordability, reliability, and passenger comfort. Recently, Colonel Major Idrissa Chaibou, Director General of ARCEP, visited Salim Transport along with his team. The purpose …

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Ogun kicks off Akute-Lambe-Agbado Road reconstruction

Succor is on the way for motorists plying the Akute-Lambe-Agbado Road in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State as the contracting firm, Craneburg, has moved to the site to begin its reconstruction. Craneburg has started the mobilisation of heavy-duty equipment to the site. The execution of earthworks has also started across multiple sections of …

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