April 24
Kenya: KPA Issues Evacuation Notice for Idle Equipment At the Port
Business Day Africa
In a bid to optimise operational efficiency and ensure safe harbour operations, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has initiated a comprehensive port clean-up exercise that would… Read more »
Liberia: 12 Major Highways Under Full Rehab
Liberian Observer
The government has embarked on the rehabilitation of 12 major highways across the country. The rehabilitation of the 12 highways is in line with President Boakai's promise to keep… Read more »
Liberia: Police and Motorcyclists Sign MOU On Road & Public Safety
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia National Police, in collaboration with the Motorcycle and Tricycle Union, signed a memorandum of understanding on road and public safety on Tuesday, April 23, 2024,… Read more »
Kenya: Traffic Disruptions in Various Parts of the Country After Heavy Rains
Capital FM
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned of traffic disruptions on various roads across the country, following the flooding situation that has been caused by… Read more »
Seychelles: Greenpeace Teams Up With University of Seychelles for Seagrass Research Onboard Rainbow Warrior
Seychelles News Agency
The Greenpeace ship, the Rainbow Warrior, arrived in Port Victoria in Seychelles after a week-long expedition with a team of scientists and students from the University of… Read more »
Nigeria: FAAN Reopens Lagos Runway After Dana Incident
Vanguard
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified the public and all stakeholders that runway 18L/36R has been reopened for flight operations at about 8 p.m. Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Lagos to Roll Out 2,000 CNG Buses, 231 Electric Vehicles in June
Leadership
The Lagos State government on Tuesday hinted that it has commenced moves to introduce about 2, 000 Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, buses into the state before the end of 2024. Read more »
Somalia: Historic Arrival of Turkish Warship in Mogadishu Marks New Era in Bilateral Relations
Shabelle
In a significant display of military cooperation and partnership, the first Turkish warship has docked at the port of Mogadishu, Somalia. This momentous occasion coincides with a… Read more »
Gambia: Ferry Disaster Must Be Prevented [editorial]
Foroyaa
The recent arrest of those who attempted to protest against the absence of ferries at the Banjul/Barra route and the subsequent invitation of some officials of The Gambia Ferry… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Airport Outranks JKIA in Latest Rankings
Business Day Africa
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is slipping from its once-held position as the premier regional hub, trailing two spots behind Kigali in the latest rankings. Read more »
Kenya: UN Set to Establish Humanitarian Hub At Kenya's JKIA
Business Day Africa
The United Nations will establish a humanitarian logistics hub at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), elevating Kenya to the status of the second African nation to host… Read more »
Nigeria: After 16 Years, Airspace Agency Considers Review of Navigation Charge
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has hinted on the review of navigation charges paid by airlines operating in the country's airspace. Read more »
Nigeria: Commercial Transport Operators Hike Fares As Petrol Stations Shut Outlets
Premium Times
The transport operators hiked fares due to fuel scarcity as petrol stations shut down outlets following the withdrawal of service by IPMAN. Read more »
Nigeria: 560 Naval Personnel to Participate in 2024 Inter-Command Competition
Vanguard
The Nigerian Navy has commenced the 2024 Inter- Command Football, Volleyball and Tug of War competition ,with a view to discovering new talents that would represent the Service at… Read more »
Nigeria: Minna - 5 Children Suffocate in Abandoned Car
Vanguard
Five children, three of the same parents, have died from suffocation in an abandoned car in Minna, Niger State. Read more »
Nigeria: Junior Pope - Fufeyin Gifts Survivor of Boat Accident N2m
Vanguard
ThankGod Ikoma, a survivor of the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, Engr Precious Ofurum, and others has received a life-changing… Read more »
Nigeria: Low Investments, Non-Channelisation Hamper Water Transport - Oyetola
Vanguard
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that low investments, non-channelisation and dredging of navigable waterways have over the years hindered… Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Transfer - CAC Revokes Nipost Subsidiaries' Certificates
Daily Trust
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has revoked the certificates of incorporation of NIPOST Properties and Development Company and NIPOST Transport and Logistics Services… Read more »
Liberia: LCAA and Bagasoo Conduct Training On Safety Concerns
New Dawn
The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) and the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organization (BAGASOO) conduct training on Resolution of Safety Concerns (RSC) at… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bus Firm Boss Loses U.S.$147 000
The Herald
Transport tycoon Mr Leonard Mukumba allegedly lost US$147 000 after investing in a close friend's business. Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Aviation Fuel - Domestic Airlines Set to Cut Airfares
Vanguard
There are strong indications that domestic airlines operators may reduce ticket prices for passengers due to the imminent supply of aviation fuel, otherwise known as Jet A1, by… Read more »
Uganda: Traffic Diverted As Kampala - Masaka Road Section Caves in
Nile Post
Police have advised motorists to use alternatives routes to enable ongoing works to repair the section of Kampala-Masaka highway that caved in on Sunday continue smoothly. Read more »
Nigeria: Abducted RCCG Pastor, Passengers Regain Freedom in Oyo
Vanguard
Pastor Olugbenga Olawore and other passengers of a 14-seater bus, who were abducted on Friday in Oyo State have been released through combined efforts of the security agencies. Read more »
Nigeria: Worshippers' Death in Road Crash, Soludos' Anger At Ezeife's Funeral, Other South-East Top Stories
Premium Times
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's South-east within the past week Read more »
Nigeria: FG to Deploy, Launch First Set of CNG Vehicles in May to Mark Tinubu's One Year
This Day
· Considers buses, tricycles, targets one million automobiles by 2027 Read more »