Day: 29 July 2025

The federal government has introduced a set of unified national standards aimed at equipping Nigerian vehicle technicians with the skills required to service compressed natural gas (CNG), electric, and hybrid vehicles—a move designed to accelerate the country’s energy transition and industrial revitalisation. The new standards, developed by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), …

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As the federal government begins to concession some of the road projects, it’s imperative to review articles and clauses in the existing concession agreements to accommodate CCTV and solar streetlights. In a meeting with stakeholders and concessionaires in Abuja, Minister of Works Senator David Umahi listed other requirements for the concessionaires, which include their obligation …

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The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has strengthened its commitment to improving road safety through a strategic partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies in Abuja aims to broaden safety investigations across all modes of transport, including road, aviation, maritime, and railway. …

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The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria, Kaduna State, has appealed to the government for additional equipment and improved funding to harness its potential in the provision of the manpower needs of the aviation sector in the region. Rector, NCAT Zaria, Dr Danjuma Ismail, made the appeal in an interview on Sunday in Zaria. …

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The struggle for market dominance among leading aircraft manufacturers has intensified in the global air travel ecosystem. This follows the manufacturers’ unveiling of different strategies aimed at consolidating their footprints in frontier markets in Africa, including Nigeria. The manufacturers Airbus, Boeing , Embraer, and Bombardier are latching on to aircraft delivery, setting up service centers, …

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