The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has enabled 1,000 women to acquire locally assembled vehicles. The empowerment programme marked the commencement of CREDICORP's nationwide ‘10,000 Women Mobility’ initiative rollout at Eagle Square, Abuja, on Monday, December 22. According to CREDICORP, the scheme represents the largest single-day mobility asset acquisition for women in Nigeria. It is …
The United States is facing a worsening air travel crisis as the ongoing government shutdown enters its second week, forcing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose sweeping nationwide flight cuts and heightening frustration among airlines and passengers alike. On Saturday, major U.S. airlines slashed another wave of flights, marking the second consecutive day of …
The Malian government has shut down all schools and universities across the country following a severe fuel crisis caused by a militant blockade. Education Minister Amadou Sy Savane announced on state television Sunday that classes would be suspended for two weeks. He explained that the fuel shortage has disrupted the movement of teachers and school …
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has introduced drone technology to boost traffic monitoring and security surveillance across the state. The innovation marks a shift from manual enforcement to digital intelligence systems. Speaking at the launch, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the drones will provide real-time aerial coverage of major traffic corridors, enabling …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the derailment of its Abuja-Kaduna train service on Tuesday morning, sparking fresh safety concerns over one of Nigeria’s busiest railway corridors. According to a statement signed by NRC Managing Director Kayode Opeifa, the train derailed at about 11:09 am at KM 49, between Kubwa and …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that a coach on the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) developed a hot axle some kilometres before arriving at Rigasa Station in Kaduna. NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, clarifying that the incident occurred on Wednesday …
The Federal Government (FG), through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), has donated four 50-seater hybrid buses to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). FCT Minister Nyesom Wike received the handover on Thursday in Abuja. Presenting the vehicles, PCNGi Chief Executive Officer and Program Director Michael Oluwagbemi said the donation reflects President Bola Ahmed …
By Esther Ososanya Commercial drivers in the Federal Capital Territory are raising the alarm over worsening inconsistencies in fuel prices across filling stations, warning that the rising costs paired with passenger resistance to fare hikes are crippling their daily income and pushing many closer to financial collapse. For the past five days, the capital city …
