By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH MOTORISTS, traders, and residents along the Ikpoba-Okha/Uhumwonde corridor of the Benin–Agbor Road have expressed frustration over the slow pace of rehabilitation work on the Benin–Asaba Expressway, describing the situation as disruptive to daily life and damaging to vehicles. The project, handled by the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited, has dragged on […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A.A.) RUFUS The Presidency has said ongoing road and rail projects in Northern Nigeria will unlock trade opportunities and boost the regional economy. Presidential aide Abdulaziz Abdulaziz listed the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway, Sokoto–Badagry Highway, and Kano–Katsina–Maradi rail line as key projects that will open trade routes, ease movement of goods, and create jobs. […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON AIR Peace Ltd. has announced the arrival of its second Embraer 190 aircraft, further strengthening its fleet and boosting capacity for domestic and regional routes. The 96-seater jet, registered 5N-CER, touched down at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 2:42 p.m. on Friday, according to a statement by the airline’s spokesperson, Efe […]
By SANI BATURE THE Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says poor maintenance and a faulty track switch were behind the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment at Asham Station on 26 August 2025. Investigators found that damaged sleepers were patched instead of properly replaced, while the station’s automatic switch was out of service and had to be manually […]
By SANI BATURE THE Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced mandatory safety training for Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) staff as part of preparations to resume operations following the 26 August derailment. Managing Director Dr. Kayode Opeifa, addressing staff at Idu Station, emphasised strict adherence to operational directives and caution orders. He said a four-day refresher […]