ECONOMY

FG Vows To Punish Killers of NSCDC Officer, Kit Marshals to Combat Illegal Miners

The Federal Government has resolved to provide weapons and equipment to boost the fire power of Mining Marshals to combat illegal mining . Following the loss of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps during an operation to counter illegal mining in Niger State, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake… Continue reading FG Vows To Punish Killers of NSCDC Officer, Kit Marshals to Combat Illegal Miners

ECONOMY

Abaribe, Others Laud Chika Chukwudi at Blue Economy Book Launch

Dr. Chika Chukwudi                                Author                                       A new book is drawing national attention to the vast but largely untapped economic potential buried within Nigeria’s oceans, rivers and coastal resources, arguing that the country may be sitting on trillions of dollars in overlooked wealth. Titled Blue Economy: Gateway to a Sustainable Future, the publication by maritime expert… Continue reading Abaribe, Others Laud Chika Chukwudi at Blue Economy Book Launch

Aviation

Arik plane crash averted as port Harcourt bound plane diverts to Benin

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that an Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL aircraft, registration 5N-MJF, operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos (LOS) to Port Harcourt (PHC) earlier Wednesday day, experienced an in-flight engine anomaly and diverted safely to Benin Airport (BNI). A statement says during the cruise phase of… Continue reading Arik plane crash averted as port Harcourt bound plane diverts to Benin

LEGISLATURE · Transportation

Marine and Blue Economy: Oyetola Presents ₦10.5bn 2026 Budget, Laments Inadequate Funding

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday presented a ₦10,499,984,667.10 budget proposal for the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy for the 2026 fiscal year. The Minister lamented that the allocation was grossly insufficient to effectively execute the ministry’s wide-ranging mandate critical to Nigeria’s trade, transport efficiency and food… Continue reading Marine and Blue Economy: Oyetola Presents ₦10.5bn 2026 Budget, Laments Inadequate Funding

Aviation

SCP 2026: NiMet Warns Farmers Against Premature Farming,Predicts Early Onset of Rains By Ogar Francisca Early onset of rainfall has been predicted in Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Cross River , Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa and Oyo states while late onset is expected in Borno. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Department Festus Keyamo (SAN) made this known while… Continue reading

Transportation

7 Days Cargo Dwell Time :NPA Partners PEBEC, PCEC

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)  in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee (PCEC) under the Business Environment Enhancement Programme Accelerator (BEEPA) held a three-day high-level stakeholder engagement in Lagos,titled "Achieving a 7-Day Cargo Dwell Time," to streamline port processes to bolster the ease… Continue reading 7 Days Cargo Dwell Time :NPA Partners PEBEC, PCEC

Aviation

How Zuid Energies Electric Vehicles Will Aid Nigeria’s Zero Emission Efforts – MD

Zuid Energies Limited, a new-energy mobility and infrastructure company says it partnered with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to deploy electric taxi services across major international airports to boost transport efficiency and improve Nigeria's zero emission efforts. Ogochukwu Abiakam, CEO of Zuid Energies Limited who made the disclosure to Newsmen said the collaboration… Continue reading How Zuid Energies Electric Vehicles Will Aid Nigeria’s Zero Emission Efforts – MD

Aviation

NCAA Threatens to Sanction Defaulting Airlines over Special Needs Assistance Column on Air tickets

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has mandated all domestic airlines operating in Nigeria to comply with its directive to  incorporate a mandatory Special Needs/Assistance request feature on their ticket reservation system  for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) and passengers with disabilities . A statement by Michael Achimugu Director public relations and… Continue reading NCAA Threatens to Sanction Defaulting Airlines over Special Needs Assistance Column on Air tickets

Aviation

Nigeria’s First Fully Electric Airport Shuttle Service Takes Off as FAAN Partners NEV

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched Nigeria’s first fully electric airport-to-city shuttle bus service, marking a historic milestone in the country’stransition to sustainable transport and low carbon aviation access. The initiative, unveiled at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, is being delivered in partnership with NEV Electric, Nigeria’s first and premier electric… Continue reading Nigeria’s First Fully Electric Airport Shuttle Service Takes Off as FAAN Partners NEV