Idu Station fire: NRC says Abuja–Kaduna trains unaffected
The NRC says the September 9 electrical-room fire at Idu Station was contained, while technical assessment of the underlying fault is still ongoing....
Travels
Kara Bridge repairs: Traffic eases after Lagos–Ibadan gridlock
Repairs to damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge remain underway, with September 22 still the scheduled completion target....
Lagos–Ibadan Expressway: Kara Bridge Repairs Cause Severe Traffic Gridlock
Motorists faced hours of severe congestion after repair work on Kara Bridge reduced available lanes on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The works are scheduled to continue until September 22....
Kara Bridge repairs cause second day of Lagos–Ibadan Expressway gridlock
Kara Bridge repairs caused severe Lagos–Ibadan Expressway congestion on Tuesday and Wednesday morning as motorists faced delays under a partial traffic restriction....
Kara Bridge repairs start September 8 on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Motorists using the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway should prepare for lane restrictions and possible peak-period delays as repairs begin on the Kara–Berger Bridge section....
Five dead, 18 injured in Ugwu-Onyeama crash in Enugu
FRSC says five people died and 18 others were injured in a three-vehicle crash at Ugwu-Onyeama, Enugu State. The precise causal chain remains under investigation....
Uber Exits Nigeria After 12 Years of Ride-Hailing Operations
Uber has ended its Nigeria operations after 12 years. The company gave broad business reasons for the exit, while riders and drivers now face an immediate change in the country’s ride-hailing market....
Golden Eaglets China Trip Raises Stakes As Nigeria Begins U17 Rebuild
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets are set for a youth tournament in China as preparations build toward the next WAFU B U17 qualification campaign....
Nigeria Aviation Cost Crisis Escalates as Airlines Threaten Shutdown Over Fuel Spike and Structural Cost Burden
Nigeria aviation cost crisis has escalated after airlines warned they may suspend operations within days over surging fuel prices and mounting structural costs. Despite government relief measures, operators say deeper issues—ranging from multiple charges to forex pressure—remain unresolved, pushing the sector toward a potential shutdown and raising concerns about safety, pricing and long-term sustainability....
Arik Air Flight Returns to Lagos After Engine Anomaly, NSIB Opens Probe
An Arik Air engine anomaly forced a flight to return to Lagos shortly after takeoff, prompting a safety investigation by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). The aircraft landed safely with no reported injuries, while regulators confirmed that standard aviation protocols were activated immediately....