The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) exceeded the Federal Government’s revenue target in 2025, generating N7.46 billion from passenger services, about 11 percent above the N7 billion benchmark, as a rapid expansion in freight operations reshaped the economics of the country’s rail system. Data obtained from the corporation’s operational fact sheet showed that while passenger traffic …
The ongoing repair of the expansion joint on Kara Bridge has plunged motorists into hours-long gridlock along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with travellers bearing the brunt of the disruption. The situation worsened on Wednesday as hundreds of road users were stranded from as early as 2pm, amid a surge in outbound traffic from Lagos ahead of …
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Stories by Chinedu Eze The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an Air Operator Certificate to Binani Air Global Services, giving approval to the airline to begin scheduled flight service. At a ceremony in Abuja, Director General, NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, described the development as a major milestone, highlighting the significance of a female-led …
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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said it would operate three train trips on the Lagos-Ibadan corridor on Monday, March 23, 2026, following increased passenger traffic recorded during the Eid-el-Fitr travel period. The corporation said the additional service is to ease the movement of commuters returning to their destinations after the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. Under the arrangement, …
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African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has unveiled a continent-wide aviation financing platform aimed at unlocking large-scale investment in Africa’s fast-growing air transport market and turning rising passenger demand into sustainable airline profits. The initiative, known as the Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme, was presented at the Airlines, Capital and Connectivity Forum held in Nairobi, Kenya, where …
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ABUJA – When the Nigerian Railway Corporation announced additional trips on the Abuja–Kaduna train service, it read at first like a routine operational update. But, beneath the new timetable lies a deeper economic signal: rail transport on one of Nigeria’s most strategic corridors is regaining momentum, with implications that stretch beyond mobility into commerce, urban …
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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has highlighted key achievements in the corporation recorded in recent years while also detailing plans and institutional reforms designed to reposition the rail sector as a major engine of economic growth. Opeifa, made the disclosures during an appearance on Politics Tonight’ on TVC News, …
If you are among auto enthusiasts who have been careful enough to notice the growing visibility of Dana Motors vehicles on Nigerian roads, and have been wondering what factors must have been responsible, the good news is that the company has issued a statement on the trend. Dana Motors, last week, reported a growing presence …
The Abia State Government has announced that its newly introduced electric mass transit service, known as the “Green Shuttles,” will commence full commercial operations on March 1, 2026, following a three-month free test run across major routes in the state. Governor Alex Otti made the announcement on Friday at Government House, Umuahia, during the February …
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has disclosed that the incorporation of smart technologies such as drones, TMC cameras, and GPS-enabled patrol vehicles has helped to drive safety on roads across the state. The LASTMA Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to Taofiq, the technological …
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