11 articles tagged with “transport”
President Tinubu highlights the 7-kilometre Tungan Madaki-Zuba road in Abuja as a catalyst for economic growth, emphasizing its potential to unlock investment in the Federal Capital Territory.
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport warns that more than 400 minibus taxi and scholar transport operator licenses will be cancelled if not collected by August.
The Nigerian government has finalized a strategic engagement with Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, marking the conclusion of a series of talks with global aircraft makers to modernize the country's aviation sector.
Algeria has reopened its airspace to Malian flights, ending a yearlong suspension that began in April 2025, as both nations move to restore diplomatic relations.
Nigeria has the highest number of private jets in Africa, with approximately 240 aircraft currently in operation, according to Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo.
Air Peace has successfully concluded the fourth phase of its humanitarian evacuation from South Africa, returning 284 Nigerians to Lagos in coordination with the Federal Government.
An Air Peace flight tasked with evacuating Nigerians from South Africa was delayed after the aircraft's windshield shattered, prompting deployment of a replacement plane.
Prasa has received bids for mainline passenger rail services that are deemed financially unsustainable, with one comparison suggesting air travel would be cheaper.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun Command reports 161 fatalities in 415 road crashes between January and May. Spokesperson Afolabi Odunsi attributed the accidents to speeding, driver fatigue, and poor vehicle maintenance.
Audi is introducing three new models in South Africa this year, with eight total approved for rollout by 2027, marking a major refresh of its local lineup.
An aircraft that made an emergency landing on a road in Delta State did not suffer mechanical failure, according to Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. The pilots mistook the road for a runway.