In the 2025 budget that was presented to the National Assembly, the Federal Government allocated N105,953,496,365 to the aviation sector. The budget included no financing for the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria or the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority. Compared to the 2024 total budget of N63,317,450,275, The Punch reported that the 2025 allocation represents an …
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde says one of his priorities this year for the state is the completion of the upgrade of Ibadan Airport to international standards. Makinde, who spoke yesterday, said although he had been getting much banter on the viability of the facility, efforts being put in place so far by his administration …
A cleric and philanthropist, Prophet Sam Olu-Alo, has urged Southwest Governors to collaborate with the newly formed Southwest Development Commission and invest in the construction of an interstate speed rail network to boost connectivity and economic growth of the region. The cleric, the Planter, Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain Worldwide, stated that the transformative potential …
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Nigerians would have to look out for changes that would take place in nine palaces and their proximal roads as they have been identified for federal interventions in the proposed 2025 appropriation bill. The intervention would separately be targeted directly at the palaces for upgrade, proximal roads for construction or solar light installation, and ecological …
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Taiwo Shittu, managing director of Lanre Shittu Motors (LSM), has called on the National Assembly to enact sustainable policies to drive the growth of Nigeria’s automotive industry. Shittu made the appeal when the Senate Committee on Industry paid a working visit to the LSM Automobile Assembly Plant in Lagos when the lawmakers inspected the LSM …
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to addressing the infrastructure deficit in Ogun West Senatorial District, particularly the poor state of roads in the region. Speaking at the Odun Omo Iganmode Festival held at the Otta Mini Stadium, AUD School, Otta, on Saturday, Abiodun, represented by his Deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, lamented …
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Work is seriously in progress on the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project as the first 120km is being constructed in Sokoto. The minister of Works, Dave Umahi, gave the assurance in a press release on Saturday in Lagos. “It has been procured, and work is going on by Hitech, using concrete. “Then, you have the Kebbi section, …
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The Ogun State government has declared that currently, the Gateway International Agro-cargo Airport is the best in Nigeria and the West African corridor, boasting the longest runway. The state government shared the details and the unique selling point during a meeting with the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) at the facility, which was …
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has raised the alarm over the growing airport capacity crunch, threatening global air travel freedom and economic growth. With infrastructure expansion lagging behind increasing demand, IATA has proposed stricter slot regulations to encourage airports to maximize capacity using existing resources, according to a post on the association’s X handle. …
The Federal Government has approved the upgrade of the airstrip initially earmarked for Abia State to an international cargo airport. He stated this Wednesday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the commencement of work on the airport project sited at Ubahu Nsulu in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government, about 10km from Umuahia, the capital city. Keyamo …
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