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Nigeria has emerged the Chairman, Banjul Accord Group (BAG), a West African sub-regional organization with 7 member states poised toward enhanced air safety and regulations for safer skies. Speaking at the 4th Council of Ministers at the ongoing 18 BAG meeting on Thursday in Abuja, the immediate past Chairman of the Banjul Accord Group, who …

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LAGOS— The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authori­ty (NCAA) has said that despite the huge number of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), otherwise known as drones, none of the equipment falls under the certified category in the country. The NCAA also debunked the allegation that it costs about N3 million for drone users to register the equipment with …

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it is working with the Office of the national security adviser (ONSA) to deploy an anti-drone system for threat detection and neutralisation. Chris Najomo, director-general of the NCAA, spoke on Wednesday during the fifth drone technology conference and exhibition held in Lagos. Najomo said the authority is dedicated …

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By Babatunde Yusuf Over the past few years, electric vehicles (EVs) have taken the global auto industry by storm. In 2023 alone, over 14 million EVs were sold worldwide which accounted for nearly 18 percent of total car sales, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). From America to China to many advanced countries and …

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The Federal Government has called for the speedy implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) among the African countries that have signed the agreement. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who made the call in Abuja yesterday during the opening ceremony of the 18th Plenary Session of the Banjul Accord …

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The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is faced with cooperation challenges from the agencies of other modes of transportation, apart from those in the aviation industry. In this report, OLUSEGUN KOIKI chronicles the achievements of the bureau in the last one year and how the teething challenges can be resolved. The transportation system globally is …

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ABUJA— The transportation landscape in Ni­geria’s Federal Capital Territory is ex­periencing a significant shift, as taxis powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) now offer fares up to 40% lower under a new initiative aimed at reduc­ing commuting costs and promoting cleaner energy. This development comes as a key milestone in the rollout of the Presi­dential …

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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) recently announced a 72-hour suspension of operations along the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor following a major engine failure that left passengers stranded in a remote, dangerously forested area in Kogi State. The NRC management admitted to multiple technical shortcomings, including the breakdown of the main train engine and a failed emergency …

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Nearly three decades have passed since the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, popularly known as the Abuja Light Rail, was first conceived under the administration of the late General Sani Abacha. Designed to position Abuja as Nigeria’s first city with a rapid transit rail network, the project has faced decades of delays and limited execution. Today, …

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In a bold step to modernize Nigeria’s busiest airport, the federal government is set to carry out a complete reconstruction of the old terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The planned overhaul aims to boost the terminal’s capacity from 3 million to 20 million passengers annually, positioning it for future aviation demands. …

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