In an effort to foster capacity development in Africa’s second largest economy, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has launched a railway technology training center in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital. […]
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Nigeria’s transport infrastructure concerns
Citizens in Nigeria have expressed their frustrations regarding the poor state of the country’s transport infrastructure, which they feel is a threat to their lives. Road travellers have to contend […]
Apapa Customs’ new cargo exit procedures
In the whole of the ports in West and Central Africa, it is claimed that those in Nigeria attract the highest cost. In fact, players in the industry, especially licenced […]
Nigeria’s FCT to get new railway
Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and its surrounding areas will soon be benefiting from a new railway system, thanks to a loan agreement signed between the Nigerian government and the […]
Nigeria: the return of Onitsha River Port
Shipping industry stakeholders while applauding the Federal Government for refloating Onitsha River Port after about 30 years of comatose, make strong case on how the River port, among others being […]
Council seeks adequate budget for shipping industry
The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Shippers’ Council, Capt. Adamu Biu, has called for effective financing of the maritime sub-sector through adequate budgetary allocation and internal resources. Biu made the call at […]
Govt plans new national carrier
A new national carrier largely driven by the private sector but with substantial public ownership will soon be set up by the Federal Government. President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed this in […]
Minister decries poor rating of African aviation safety
Nigeria’s aviation minister, Princess Stella Adaeze Odua, has decried the unimpressive rating on aviation safety in the African region based on the number of accidents per million departures compared to […]
Nigerian fuel tanker fire kills 92
At least 92 people including women and children were killed on Thursday after a gasoline tanker crashed on the east-west road in Nigeria’s oil-producing Niger Delta and caught fire as […]
IATA to unveil plan to bolster Africa’s air safety record
Africa’s air safety record, the world’s worst, is under scrutiny again after accidents in Nigeria and Kenya earlier this month. Africa’s air safety record, the world’s worst, is under scrutiny […]