The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to modern transportation, urban renewal and housing development, with a proposed railway project in Umuahia forming a key part of its infrastructure drive. The state Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided …
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The Lagos State Government has intensified plans to introduce water taxis as part of a wider effort to ease transportation challenges and reduce pressure on major road corridors, particularly along the Lekki Epe axis. Honourable Abdoulbaq Ladi Balogun, Managing Director, LAGFERRY disclosed this during a management retreat themed sustainable water transportation and the Lagos transport …
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The Lagos State Government says the Red Line rail will significantly boost mass transit capacity, with the ability to move up to 500,000 passengers daily when fully operational. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the 159th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), currently being held …
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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has urged greater integration of rail infrastructure with ports to boost efficiency in the country’s freight and logistics system. Managing Director Dr. Kayode Opeifa made the call during a Nigerian Ports Consultative Council meeting, warning that maritime reforms and deep seaports would deliver limited benefits without effective rail connectivity. Opeifa …
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, …
