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17 Nov
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called for speedy implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decision with regard to the liberalisation of access to air transport markets in Africa. Speaking at a week-long event to celebrate the 24th anniversary of the Yamoussoukro Decision with the theme: ‘Africa wants to fly’, held in Abuja,…
17 Nov
The future of young people in Nigeria, who use the highway and roads to access their schools, is under threat due to rising unsafe mobility practices in the country.With a lack of respect for zebra crossing and lack of infrastructure such as pedestrian bridges, among others, children and other stakeholders, who gathered in Abuja, insisted the government across Nigeria must make concerted efforts in safeguarding the future of young people
17 Nov
• Stakeholders say rise in transport cost impacts regional trade volumes The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, said the objectives of Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presented beacon of hope for Africa’s economic transformation, ranging from the promotion of intra-African trade to sustainable economic growth. He stated this at…
17 Nov
Nigerian-based Indian exporter, Aarjun Aarav, has raised the alarm over evading customs duty with the use of falsified import documents to ship soybean from Nigeria through Niger Republic to India. Aarav disclosed this in an urgent letter to the Department of Plant Protection, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India and made available…
17 Nov
The continuous boat mishaps claiming lives in the northern region of the country have raised concerns and the need for the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to address the challenges of the waterways transport system. The series of boat incidents in the Taraba, Niger, Kebbi, Nasarawa, Adamawa, Kwara, Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto States in the…
17 Nov
Coscharis Motors, the exclusive distributor of Ford brand in Nigeria, has unveiled the all-new Ford Territory sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the country. The latest addition to the Coscharis product line-up, the Ford Territory, was showcased by the Deputy Group Managing Director of Coscharis, Fred Amobi, at the company’s in Lagos. The SUV is equipped…
17 Nov
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat said the automotive industry is one of four priority sectors that offer opportunities to boost intra-African trade. A representative of the secretariat, Themba Khumalo, said this during the Auto Forum held on the third day of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2023) in Cairo, Egypt. He emphasised…
17 Nov
Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, said rail will emerge as the leader in Nigeria’s transport system when connectivity with all state capitals, including the Federal Capital Territory, and major industrial hubs is achieved. Okhiria said this would lead to the facilitation of effective distribution of goods, farm produce and services…
17 Nov
Nigeria and Brazil have a rich history of religious and cultural affinity that dates back to centuries. Citizens of both countries could relate as kith and kin of one nation in two continents. And in that intercontinental ancestral ties abound tourism and trade opportunities that South African Airways is reactivating in grand style, WOLE OYEBADE…
11 Nov
In the first quarter of 2023, according to data from the Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Canada recorded 5,755 Permanent Residents (PRs) from Nigeria alone, making a substantial 32.5 percent rise compared to the same period in 2022
11 Nov
To drive transformative change through international trade development, UK Africa Trade Expo (UKATE) brought together sector professionals across the globe to dialogue on how to bring culture and commerce together for sustainable development at the Institute of Directors in Central London recently. UKATE, which was a move to improve economic opportunities for Medium, Small and Micro…
11 Nov
The number of destinations offering Digital Nomad Visas (DNVs) has risen significantly over recent years, with almost half now offering visas for at least one year.

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