Abuja–Kaduna Train Services Resume Oct. 1 After Suspension

NewsNigeriaTransportationAbuja–Kaduna Train Services Resume Oct. 1 After Suspension

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 29, 2025

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that passenger train services on the Abuja–Kaduna corridor will resume on Wednesday, 1st October 2025, following weeks of suspension. According to a statement signed by the Corporation’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the commercial service will recommence after the “successful completion of all required safety, technical, and operational checks.” The NRC stressed that the step underscored its commitment to “ensuring smooth, reliable, and secure train services for...

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Abuja–Kaduna Train Set to Resume as NRC Wraps Up Repairs After Asham Derailment

NewsNigeriaTransportationAbuja–Kaduna Train Set to Resume as NRC Wraps Up Repairs After Asham Derailment

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 24, 2025

Links Crash to Excessive Speeding, Emergency Brake Failure The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says substantial progress has been made in the recovery, repair, and safety assessment following the derailment of the Abuja–Kaduna train on 26 August 2025, at Asham, Kaduna State. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa, the NRC confirmed that its engineers had successfully re-railed and recovered all the coaches and locomotives involved in the incident. The...

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Enugu State Government Launches State Commercial Airline – Enugu Air

NewsNigeriaTransportationEnugu State Government Launches State Commercial Airline – Enugu Air

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)July 7, 2025

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Monday, officially launched Enugu Air, the Enugu State-owned commercial airline, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu. In his speech, Keyamo applauded the Enugu State Governor’s proactivity in matters of the state, which he said gives him an edge over intending gubernatorial candidates come the 2027 general election in Nigeria. “Governor Peter Mbah was the first governor to visit me immediately after I...

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Abuja Vehicle Terminals To Accommodate Over 20,000 Passengers Daily

NewsNigeriaTransportationAbuja Vehicle Terminals To Accommodate Over 20,000 Passengers Daily

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 27, 2025

Mr. Biodun Otunola, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Planet Project Ltd, said the newly built Kugbo and Mabushi Bus and Taxi Terminals in Abuja can serve over 20,000 passengers every day. Otunola made this known on Thursday during the official opening of the Kugbo terminal by President Bola Tinubu as part of activities marking his second year in office. He described the new terminals as a big step forward in Abuja’s transport...

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FG Reopens Akanu Ibiam Airport Enugu for Flight Operations

NewsNigeriaTransportationFG Reopens Akanu Ibiam Airport Enugu for Flight Operations

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)April 28, 2025

Following the completion of emergency runway repairs, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for flight operations on Monday, 28th of April, 2025. A press release signed by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, states thus, “The work was scheduled to begin on April 22nd and conclude before reopening on May 6th, 2025.” “However, rehabilitation works on the runway have been completed,...

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5,421 killed, 31,154 Injured in 2024 Road Crashes Nationwide – FRSC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTransportation5,421 killed, 31,154 Injured in 2024 Road Crashes Nationwide – FRSC

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 28, 2025

No fewer than 21,580 traffic offenders by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) were arrested between January and December 2024 across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Malam Shehu Mohammed,  FRSC Corps Marshal disclosed this while addressing Journalists on the 2024 special patrol operations on Monday in Abuja, explained that the corps recorded a reduction in the number of offenders recorded in 2024 as against 29,220 within the same period in 2023....

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From Seoul to Amsterdam: Study Ranks World’s Best Airports for Sleep

NewsTourismTransportationWorld NewsFrom Seoul to Amsterdam: Study Ranks World’s Best Airports for Sleep

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 10, 2024

A recent global study has ranked the best airports for sleeping during layovers, with Seoul Incheon International Airport in South Korea taking the top spot. The study, conducted by Onebed, assessed airports based on sleepability ratings, passenger density, availability of free resting areas, and total passenger traffic Seoul Incheon, with a composite score of 86, offers eight free resting areas and a low passenger density of 3,823 per acre, making it the ideal spot for...

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Kwara State-Owned Transport Company in Temporary Shutdown

NewsNigeriaTransportationKwara State-Owned Transport Company in Temporary Shutdown

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 7, 2024

The Kwara state-owned Harmony Transport Services Ltd, popularly known as Kwara Express was temporarily shut down. The transport company’s Corporate Affairs Unit said in a statement on Thursday that the temporary closure signaled ” the beginning of a wholesome repositioning of the legacy firm for improved productivity, efficiency, and economic development.” “The restructuring involves full payment of exit benefits to all the workers in the distressed company amid best wishes in their future endeavors, according...

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Keyamo, Brazilian Ambassador Discuss Direct Flights Between Nigeria and Brazil

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTransportationKeyamo, Brazilian Ambassador Discuss Direct Flights Between Nigeria and Brazil

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 8, 2024

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has commenced discussions with the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to activate the Bilateral Air Service Agreement, BASA, between both countries and initiate direct flights. This was revealed in a statement signed by the minister’s media aide, Tunde Moshood, on Monday. According to the statement, this strategic meeting is part of efforts to revive the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Nigeria and Brazil in 2018,...

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NCAA Suspends Operations Of Ten Private Jets

NewsNigeriaTransportationNCAA Suspends Operations Of Ten Private Jets

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 6, 2024

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has suspended the operations of ten private jet operators as non-commercial flight holders in the country. Private jet operators affected include Azikel Dredging Nigeria Ltd, Bli-Aviation Safety Services, Ferry Aviation Developments Ltd, Matrix Energy Ltd, and Marriettaand  Management Services Ltd. Others are Worldwide Skypaths Services, Mattini Airline Services Ltd, Aero Lead Ltd, Sky Bird Air Ltd, and Ezuma Jets Ltd. A statement signed by the NCAA’s Director of Public...

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