Chiagozie Azubuike

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to resume train services along the Kano–Minna corridor before the end of 2025, as part of efforts to revitalise rail transport and boost economic activity across Northern Nigeria. NRC Managing Director Dr. Kayode Opeifa made this known during an official visit to the corporation’s Northern District Office …

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The federal government has partnered with the Kaduna state government to develop light rail infrastructure across the state as part of ongoing efforts to modernise Nigeria’s transport systems and ease mobility challenges.Said Ahmed Alkali, minister of transportation, said he made this announcement when Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, led a delegation to the ministry …

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To boost road safety, the Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN) has kicked off the Pre- and Post-Crash Initiative for its members. The initiative focuses on crash reduction and efficient emergency response and recovery from accidents. The association’s initiative marks a turning point in the sector, especially among tricycle operators, experts said. National President of …

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The federal government plans to strengthen ties with Brazil to improve railway track monitoring systems across Nigeria as part of efforts to enhance safety and ensure more efficient rail operations. This was disclosed by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr. Kayode Opeifa, on Wednesday in Abuja, during a meeting with Mr. …

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LAGOS— Nigeria and Ireland are on the verge of strengthening their bilateral ties, especially in the area of training personnel for the aviation industry. A statement by Mr. Tunde Moshood, the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, said that the minister is presently in …

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Electric cars are becoming more prominent every day in Nigeria. They have unique features; their engines are electrically powered, and you don’t have to worry about constant servicing. Electric vehicles’ engines produce fewer pollutants; they do not release smoke. This makes them more beneficial to our environment and health. ContentsLess noise pollutionNo emissionsUnique storage systemNo …

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In a statement, the local authority said that “the study was based on the need to analyse and adapt the network to current mobility standards”, identifying “the service operating scenarios and terms of reference that will form the basis for the necessary contracting” that will carry out the “operation of municipal public transport over the …

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An aviation expert, Ndubuisi Chibuogwu, has introduced a lightweight AI-based system for early aviation failure detection. Chibuogwu who is a safety inspector, regulatory compliance expert, and data analytics professional revealed that the system gives smaller and general aviation operators the capability to anticipate or detect failures in aviation operations before they happen. Speaking with newsmen …

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When Chinese tech giant Transsion stormed Nigeria’s phone market with Tecno, Infinix, and Itel, few could have imagined how thoroughly it would come to dominate the continent. Its formula—affordable devices tailored to local needs, supported by robust distribution—turned it into Africa’s smartphone king. Today, Transsion controls nearly half of the continent’s smartphone market. Now, it …

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The International Air Transport Association has reported a 5.8 percent year-on-year increase in global air cargo demand for April 2025, with international operations showing a 6.5 percent rise. Capacity also grew by 6.3 percent globally and 6.9 percent on international routes, compared to the same month last year. According to the report on IATA’s website, …

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