Intercity bus fares in Nigeria increased in July as pump prices of petrol and diesel rose across the country, the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown. The NBS’ Transport Fare Watch report presents data covering bus journeys within the city per drop, constant route, bus journey intercity, state route, and …
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has expressed concern over the recent pattern of late arrivals and subsequent delayed departures of British Airways flights at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, noting that for about three consecutive days, starting from August 27, 2024, the airline had been delaying flights causing significant inconvenience to travelers. In the statement signed by the NCAA Director of Public Affairs & …
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The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Tuesday, led key officials from the Ministry of Transportation on a non-fee paying ride aboard the Redline Rail. This was part of the ongoing trial phase of the Redline Rail project by the ministry. The journey, which took place between Ikeja and Agbado, marked a significant …
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Domestic travelers paid 25 percent more for air flights in July 2024, a new report by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. The bureau in its Transport Fare Watch Report for July said domestic airfare rose by 25 percent year-on-year (YoY) to ₦98,561.74 in July 2024 from ₦78.775.74 in July 2023. NBS said: …
Domestic Air Fare Jumps By 25% To ₦98,561 in July Read More »
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has unveiled plans for the country’s first underground rail line that will connect the Abuja Metro Station with the Central Business District, CBD, Bus Terminal. The Mandate Secretary, Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Elechi disclosed this yesterday at the flag-off of the construction of the Central Business District Bus/Taxi Terminal. He …
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Barr. Nyesom Wike has commenced the construction of a state-of-the-art Taxi/Bus Terminus in the Central Business District, behind Eagle Square, Abuja. This project marks the third modern terminus in the nation’s capital, aimed at revolutionizing the transportation system in FCT. “Before now we have a flagged off two …
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has pointed out the importance of airport viability in driving the success of the aviation industry. The Minister made it clear that airports are the heartbeat of the aviation ecosystem, connecting cities, regions, and countries and facilitating the movement of goods and people. Keyamo, who stated …
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The first section of the reconstruction work covering the stretch of Durbar Junction, Badagry Bound (on both Toll Lane and Service Lane) will commence from Monday, 26th August, to 30th September 2024. This was contained in a statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Friday. According to Osiyemi, the first …
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Azman Air has debunked reports that it has suspended operations indefinitely after grounding its aircraft The company disclosed in a statement that its aircraft are on scheduled maintenance abroad and would soon resume operations It stated that the reports of the indefinite suspension of operations are inaccurate and false. Following the suspension of its flight …
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As part of measures to ensure a seamless takeoff of the newly established Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ekiti State Government. The MOU, which was signed at the agency’s headquarters annex, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, over the …
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