Anambra govt under fire over plans to construct another airport
By Dickson Omobola The decision of Anambra State government to construct another airport has come under severe criticisms, with many describing it as a misplaced priority. The backlash comes nine months after the state government dismissed reports of a proposed airport in Ndikelionwu, Orumba North Local Government Area, barely 60 kilometres by road from the […]
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Lufthansa passenger offload not caused by Abuja runway – Airport officials
Officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja have clarified reports that Lufthansa Airlines offloaded 45 passengers and all checked-in luggage on July 23, 2025, in order to take off from the runway, which had been shortened due to an ongoing construction work.
Cross River acquires 2 CRJ1000 jets to tackle flight delays, boost tourism
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has taken delivery of two new Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft, a regional jet, designed to carry up to 100 passengers.
Turkish policy centre decries Western roles in Middle East crises
Turkish think tank, Centre for National Strategy, USMER, has condemned what it describes as crimes against humanity committed by Western forces in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and Iran.
Job losses loom over dollarisation of air tickets —travel agents
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agents, NANTA, has expressed sadness over the dollarisation of air tickets by some foreign airlines, describing the development as a direct affront to Nigeria’s sovereignty which could result in job losses.
NSIB moves to standardise maritime, rail safety protocols
THE Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has concluded plans to finalise the NSIB casualty investigation regulations for the maritime mode of transport and rail and track accident investigation regulations for the rail sector.
