The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that $1.3 billion belonging to international airlines remains blocked from repatriation by several governments as of April 2025. However, Nigeria is not …
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Lagos to Launch €410m Omi Eko Water Transport Project in June; E-Call-Up System Enforcement Rescheduled
The Lagos State Government has confirmed that work will begin in June 2025 on the much-awaited €410 million Omi Eko water transport project, aimed at easing Lagos’ long-standing traffic congestion …
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Cross-Border Traders Cry Out Over High Levies, Poor Infrastructure on Lagos-Abidjan Trade Corridor
Cross-border traders along the Lagos-Abidjan trade corridor are raising the alarm over the rising cost of moving goods within the West African sub-region. Many of them say the burden of …
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Empty Container Backlog Worsens at Apapa Port as Shipping Lines Prioritise Imports
Shipping companies operating at Apapa Port have started prioritising the discharge of import-laden containers over the evacuation of empty units due to a sharp and sustained surge in cargo volumes. …
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Rwanda Targets Big Infrastructure Growth with Focus on Urban Planning, Housing and Energy
Rwanda’s Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, has shared the country’s latest plans to improve infrastructure and attract more investors. Mr Gasore said Rwanda is working on new policies that will …
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TransCentury Returns to Profitability After Major Turnaround Strategy
TransCentury Plc, an infrastructure investment company based in Nairobi, Kenya, has returned to profit after facing financial challenges for several years. The company, which is listed on the Nairobi Securities …
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Barge Operators, Maritime Workers Union Set for New Partnership to Boost Maritime Efficiency
The Barge Operators Association of Nigeria (BOAN) is set to work closely with the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) in a fresh move aimed at improving operations in the …
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Cargoplug Co-founder Kikelomo Fola-Ogunniya Highlights Tech-Driven Logistics as Key to Trade Efficiency Between UK and Nigeria
Kikelomo Fola-Ogunniya, co-founder of Cargoplug, has shared how innovative shipping APIs, end-to-end tracking, and a customer-first approach are revolutionising cross-border logistics between the UK and Nigeria. In a recent interview, …
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Shafa Energy Launches CNG Station in Abuja to Support Nigeria’s Shift to Cleaner, Cheaper Fuel
Shafa Energy, a subsidiary of AYM Shafa Holdings Limited, has launched its compressed natural gas (CNG) brand, Shafa CNG, with the unveiling of a new station in Abuja. The move …
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Uganda Airlines Launches Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor to Boost AfCFTA Trade for Nigerian Exporters
Uganda Airlines has launched a new air cargo corridor connecting Nigeria to East and Southern Africa, aiming to facilitate Nigerian exports into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market. …