Travel & Tourism
6 Dec
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish the Mazamaza Bridge and build a new one as part of the ongoing construction of the Blue Line Rail Phase 2, a 14-kilometre extension from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko. This disclosure was made by the Director of Rail Transport at the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority…
6 Dec
Effective human resources and training are critical agents to the development of the transport sector, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, has said. He stated this while speaking at a one-day women in transport conference recently held in Lagos on the theme ‘Mindset plus skillet: Championing inclusive agenda for women in Nigeria transport industry’.…
6 Dec
American aircraft manufacturer, The Boeing Company, has pledged support for Air Peace airlines and its scheduled operations. Senior Organisational Consultant and Programme Manager, Boeing Global Learning Institute, Harry Magui, made the disclosure when a delegation from The Boeing Company and Cranfield University, a specialist postgraduate university in the UK, visited Air Peace to conduct a…
6 Dec
The Joint Action Congress (JAC), an umbrella body of the various aviation unions, has rallied behind the confirmation of Capt. Chris Najomo as the substantive Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The congress, representing unionists at the NCAA, rose from their recent extraordinary leadership meeting, expressing confidence in the leadership of the apex regulatory…
6 Dec
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) recently recertified the Lagos and Abuja airports for local and international services. Stakeholders recorded the endorsement as a plus for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the new found drive to overhaul the critical facilities, JOKE FALAJU reports. Recertification of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and…
1 Dec
The vibrant city of Lagos is set to host the much-anticipated Tourism and Technology Summit Africa 2024, organized by My Beautiful Africa and
27 Nov
Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC) has appealed to terminal operators and other key stakeholders to provide financial support to enable the council to fulfil its advisory objectives on port-related matters to boost the maritime sector’s growth. The Chairman of NPCC, Bolaji Sunmola, appealed during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Seaport Terminal Operators…
27 Nov
Industry stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to eliminate policy bottlenecks and reduce high import duties, operational fees and inefficiencies that hinder indigenous operators from competing globally in the shipping industry. The appeal was made during the second edition of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) Annual Maritime Lecture, which was themed, ‘AfCFTA:…
27 Nov
The Nigeria Marine Coast Guard Volunteer Service (NMCGVS) has called on President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to grant it formal recognition through a government gazette, enabling it to function effectively as a critical component of the country’s maritime emergency response framework. The Chief Commanding Officer of the NMCGVS, Captain Isaac Adamolekun, stated that…
23 Nov
The indigenous people of Ifeku Island reside in the northern region of present-day Etsako Central Local Government Area in Edo State. According to the Kukuruku Certified Intelligence Report by the British government, dated 1923, it is recorded that the people of Ifeku Island have inhabited this land since before 1787. In 1919, they were incorporated…
8 Nov
Mr P of the sensational P Square music group and Ayo Maff thrilled guests to a day of fun as De Paris Hotels and Suites opened for operations in the Alimosho area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Located on Oladun road in the Idimu area of Alimosho, the hotel reflects the newest global design vision for…
8 Nov
The Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, has highlighted the
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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said that the sacrifices of the members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria are the foundation upon which the citizens stand tall. Akpabio said this at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2025 Lecture and Art Exhibition, organised by the Defence Headquarters on Tuesday in Abuja.…
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has hinted that local gun manufacturers will be meaningfully engaged to showcase their skills in the interest of the country. Speaking when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Defence to defend the 2025 budget, he assured that once the Defence Industry Corporation of…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enhance consumer protection, promote fair competition, and eliminate exploitative practices in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, introduces a one-stop-shop approach for telecom operators, streamlining operations and fostering a more…
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The Kebbi State Police Command officers have rejected a N1 million bribe offered to them by some suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group. The state’s police spokesperson, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. Abubakar identified the three suspects as Umaru Garba, 53, from Dangandu village; Alhaji Abubakar and Alhaji…
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The Katsina State Government says it has earmarked about N50b to execute various water-related projects across the state in the year 2025. The Managing Director of the State Water Board, Mr Tukur Tingilin, disclosed this in Katsina on Tuesday while inaugurating grievance redress committees. He also said that in 2025, the government would initiate various…