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

Aviation

NiMet Urges Caution as Dust Haze Anticipated in Northern and Central states.

By Ada Nkong Nigeria Meteorological Agency NiMet has predicted thick dust haze with visibility of less than or equal to 1 km in the north and central parts of Nigeria while in the southern region, moderate dust haze is expected on Sunday Jan 11 2026.An advisory made available to our correspondent says Lagos and other… Continue reading NiMet Urges Caution as Dust Haze Anticipated in Northern and Central states.

Transportation

From Congestion to Global Influence: Review of NPA’s Historic 2025 Maritime Transformation

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is currently riding a wave of unprecedented growth, making 2025 as a year of transformation for the country’s maritime sector. Since his appointment in July 2024, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has revitalized the agency, turning Nigeria’s ports into models or hubs of efficiency that bolster… Continue reading From Congestion to Global Influence: Review of NPA’s Historic 2025 Maritime Transformation

Transportation

Minister of Transportation Condemns Borno Bombing

By Ada Nkong Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa'id  Alkali has condemned the bombing at Al Adum Jummuat mosque, located in the Gamboru market area of Maiduguri, which took place on Wednesday 24th December,  2025. In a statement by  Umar Alkali Jibril, Special Assistant Media and Publicity, the Minister  described the incident as barbaric and inhumane also… Continue reading Minister of Transportation Condemns Borno Bombing

Aviation

NiMet Hosts Stakeholders’ Engagement Ahead of 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction

By Ada Nkong In fulfillment of its statutory mandate, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has produced the draft 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and convened a Stakeholders’ Meeting to validate the document and enrich sector-specific advisories through co-creation and co-production. A statement made available to our correspondent says the meeting brought together stakeholders from the… Continue reading NiMet Hosts Stakeholders’ Engagement Ahead of 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction

Aviation

Nigeria Joins League of Nations As NCAA Launches Automated Pilot Licencing

By Ada Nkong In a bid to increase Transparency, regulatory integrity and improve service delivery, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has introduced automation for licensing of pilots and other regulatory processes. Speaking at a digital stakeholders forum on the EPIC PEL/ MED software in Abuja, the Director General NCAA, Capt. Chris NajomoExpressed excitement because the… Continue reading Nigeria Joins League of Nations As NCAA Launches Automated Pilot Licencing