BREAKING NEWS: Speed Limits in Lagos

Speed Limits in Lagos; 3rd Mainland Bridge – 80km/hr NITEL – Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way – 60km/h Ojota Bridge by Motorways – 50km/h Lekki Ikoyi Bridge – 60km/h Allen Avenue Junction – 50km/h Nurudeen Olowopopo Road – 60km/h Ikorodu Roads (Various Locations) – 60km/h Oshodi-Apapa Expressway – 60km/h Epe Expressway – 80km/h Muritala Mohammed Int’l…

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Toll Collection Resumes on Keffi-Makurdi Highway 

Keffi, Nigeria  —   Toll operations have resumed at the four plazas along the Keffi-Makurdi highway following a temporary suspension caused by payment processing difficulties. The disruption, which lasted approximately two hours, was attributed to technical issues affecting electronic transactions. However, normal operations have now been restored, with improvements observed in payment processing efficiency across all…

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403 Stranded Nigerians Repatriated from Niger Republic 

A total of 403 Nigerians, including children, have been successfully repatriated from the Niger Republic through a coordinated humanitarian effort. Speaking at the reception held at the Nigerian Immigration Service Training School in Kano, the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Hon. Aliyu Tijani, revealed that the…

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Aviation: NCAT Retains ICAO Certification

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) has successfully retained its certification from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), reaffirming its commitment to global aviation training standards. Acting Rector of NCAT, Mr. Joseph Imalighwe, announced the achievement during an interview in Lagos, emphasizing that the recertification underscores the…

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Nigerian govt hands over 20 CNG buses to Oyo

The Federal Government has handed over 20 Compressed Natural Gas buses to the Oyo State Government on Monday The Chief Executive Officer and Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Micheal Oluwagbemi, conducted the handover on behalf of the Federal Government at the Pacesetter Transport Service, Eleyele, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital….

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NiDCOM to Repatriate 250 More Nigerians from UAE

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has announced the upcoming repatriation of another 250 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During her visit to the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, in Abuja, Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the importance of reinforcing partnerships between Nigeria and the UAE. She…

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190 Nigerians Repatriated from UAE

The Federal Government has welcomed 190 Nigerians repatriated from the United Arab Emirates. The returnees arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 5:59 a.m. and were received by a team of government officials led by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Upon arrival, the returnees underwent profiling and documentation by relevant agencies. They were…

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NCAA Confirms Security of Nigerian Airspace

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has assured that the country’s airspace is safe and secure, thanks to the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON) system managed by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). In a statement addressing allegations of insecure airspace due to inadequate radar coverage, Acting Director General of the NCAA, Captain Chris…

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Nigerian Air Force Completes 4800-Hour Maintenance on Aircraft

For the first time, engineers from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have successfully conducted a 4800-hour Periodic Depot Maintenance (PDM) on a Dornier-228 (DO-228) aircraft. This extensive maintenance, previously outsourced to foreign Maintenance Repair Organizations (MROs), was completed domestically at a lower cost and with reduced downtime. At a ceremony honoring the engineers involved in…

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Qoray unveils Nigeria’s first fully solar-powered EV Battery Swap Station

On May 21, 2024, Qoray, a pioneer in the electric mobility space, launched Nigeria’s first fully solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) battery swap stations in Kano State, Nigeria. These landmark stations put another feather in Qoray’s hat and signal a significant leap in the nation’s transition towards sustainable urban transportation. This milestone follows the handover of…

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UK to Issue 43,000 Seasonal Worker Visas

The United Kingdom government plans to offer 43,000 seasonal worker visas to the agricultural sector and extend the visa program by five years, continuing until 2029. This decision follows Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement of the largest-ever round of farming grants at the NFU Conference earlier this year, with a total of £427 million available…

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VP Shettima Halts US Journey Due to Aircraft Malfunction; Minister Tuggar to Represent President Tinubu at US-Africa Business Summit

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has been designated to stand in for President Bola Tinubu at the prestigious 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas. Vice President Kashim Shettima, initially designated to represent the President, encountered an impediment as his aircraft faced technical issues, compelling him to revise his travel plans…

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FAAN, NSA to cut down on security checks at airports.

Edited By Margret Oshinowo The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has said that plans have been concluded with the Office of the National Security Adviserto reduce the number of security checkpoints where personnel physically come in contact with both passengers and their baggage at the nation’s airports. It was reported that travellers have been complaining…

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Lagos Rolls Out CNG Buses, Electric Vehicles In June

Lagos State government has hinted of a plan to introduce about 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses before the end of 2024. The commissioner for transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who disclosed this, at the commencement of the 2024 ministerial briefing on the activities of the ministry during the administration of Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu,…

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