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Wike shuns protesters, flags off resurfacing of 49 roads in Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has ignored those protesting his administration policies and flagged off the resurfacing of 49 roads in the Asokoro, Wuse, and Maitama areas of Abuja. Performing the flag off in Asokoro, Thursday, after protesters stormed the National Assembly gate on Wednesday, Wike said his …

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Africa Targets 4,203 Air Traffic Controllers In 2037 – Minister

The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has tasked the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), to develop innovative solutions to accelerate the training of new and proficient air traffic controllers as Africa is expected to have 4,203 new air traffic controllers in 2037. The minister stated this at the 34th IFATAC Africa …

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NCAA lifts suspension of United Nigeria Airlines’ wet-leased Airbus A320

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has lifted the ban it placed on one of United Nigeria Airlines’ aircraft, a wet-leased Airbus A320. This was contained in a statement issued late Friday by the airline. The statement reads: “We are pleased to announce the lifting of the suspension placed on our ‘Part G’ operations specifications …

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inDrive Unveils Groundbreaking 2023 User Ride Statistics in Nigeria’s Top Five Cities

inDrive, a leading ride-hailing service, has released compelling data that underscores the significant impact of its unique ‘name your price’ model across Nigeria’s top cities in 2023. This data underscores the company’s commitment to offering fair and accessible transportation solutions in urban areas. The vibrant city of Lagos stands out with an astounding average of …

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GreenLight Initiative Pushes For Healthier, Safer, Sustainable Mobility At COP28

Mr. Simon Patrick Obi, President, GreenLight Initiative, a devoted Road Safety Advocate and a current Public Health student from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize and implement green and sustainable mobility solutions, describing it as a game changer for the climate, requiring government’s investment in …

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Tinubu Rolls Out 100 Electric Buses to Transform Transportation System Across Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has announced Nigeria’s forthcoming deployment of 100 electric buses, marking a pivotal move towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. Emphasizing the significance of this initiative, President Tinubu underscored the country’s commitment to substantially reducing its carbon footprint and modernizing its transportation systems. Tinubu addressed the Nigeria Carbon Market and Electric …

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Transport Minister, Alkali promises action against greenhouse gas emissions

The Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, has declared Nigeria’s commitment to addressing the serious issue of greenhouse gas emissions from the transport industry. The minister made this commitment at the ongoing COP28 Summit in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement by his Special Assistant (Public Affairs), Jamilu Ja’afaru. Alkali underlined Nigeria’s lofty goal …

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Residents Agonize Over Collapsed Yellow Duke Culvert In Calabar Metropolis

Before 2016, Yellow Duke Mount Zion road, Càlabar South local government area of Cross River State, used to be one of the best routes for motorists plying the streets of the Calabar metropolis. This route is the shortest route for anyone trying to locate the University of Calabar from Càlabar South LGA of the state. …

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Implementation of Physical Planning Law Will Address Lagos’ Parking Challenge

Parking spaces in Lagos are shrinking by the day with new buildings, both commercial and residential springing up and with their promoters not paying attention to planning laws that specify the setting aside of an area for parking of residents’ vehicles. The land mass of Lagos is small and individual plots are expensive, so it …

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“We Are 99% Done”: FG Announces Upgrade to International Airports, Gives Implementation Date

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, has said that the automation of Nigeria’s passport application is set for completion. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the minister said that the automated application would be finally completed in a week, and Nigeria’s international airports would be upgraded. He said that by February 2024, the …

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