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  Federal Govt mulls Red Line train services for Lagos Airport terminals  ....Earmarks N1trillion for airport infrastructure upgrade  The Federal Government has concluded plans to begin the construction of a light rail Red Line originating from Ikeja Bus Stop into the General Aviation Terminal (GAT), MMA2, Air Force Base into the new International Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport( MMIA). The new intervention is part of the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Initiative for the aviation industry gulping almost N1trillion drawn from the Renew Hope Infrastructure Fund. Disclosing this on Monday , Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo said Tinubu's administration has impacted the aviation industry like others with urgent infrastructure intervention and policies. Keyamo said the Tinubu administration has addressed the concern of infrastructure upgrade with the N712 billion pumped into the overhauling the many decades old facility  He li...

 Air Peace Enhances Premium Travel Experience with Complimentary Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service West and Central Africa’s leading airline, Air Peace, has further enhanced its premium travel offering with the introduction of a complimentary airport pick-up service for eligible passengers travelling in First Class and Business Class on its London routes. The new pick-up service complements the airline’s existing complimentary airport drop-off offering and is delivered in partnership with SIMPLAA, providing customers with a seamless end-to-end travel experience. With this enhancement, eligible passengers can now enjoy premium transfers from their homes, offices or preferred locations to the airport before departure, as well as onward transfers upon arrival. The service is available in Lagos, Abuja, Heathrow and Gatwick, ensuring convenience across both Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Speaking on the initiative, the Air Peace, Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Nowel Ngala stated "At Air Peac...

  Tinubu Receives Nigeria Civil Service Union Shield Award at 114th Anniversary As part of events marking its 114th anniversary, the Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) on Monday conferred its prestigious Shield Award on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in recognition of his commitment to the welfare of Nigerian workers. The Shield Award, is the Union's highest honours, reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service and dedication to the advancement of Nigerian workers. The award was received by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo (SAN), on behalf of the President at Merit House, Abuja. The award was subsequently displayed by the Minister in his office with the leadership of the union after the event. The awards were presented by the Union's leadership, led by its National President, Comrade Oluwole Sunday. He was joined by the immediate past President, Comrade Lawrence Ameachi, who also served as Chairman of the Occas...

 ROTARY CLUB OF PORT HARCOURT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UNVEILS ₦48M PROJECT PORTFOLIO The Rotary Club of Port Harcourt International Airport, the Gateway Club, District 9141, has opened a new chapter of purposeful leadership and service with the installation of its 2nd President, Rtn. Ngozi Vivienne Onyeanwuna, for the 2026–2027 Rotary Year. The colourful ceremony, held on 26 September 2026 at Gate 5, International Terminal, Port Harcourt International Airport, began in spectacular fashion with a red-carpet moment, as guests trailblazed in the glitz and glamour of the occasion, setting the tone for an evening of elegance, fellowship and celebration. The event witnessed the induction of the Board of Directors and nine new members, and brought together District 9141 leadership led by the Club’s Assistant Governor, AG Joy Madukanya, who represented the District Governor; the District Membership Chair, PAG Nkiru Enyia; members of the Club’s mother club, Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Rebisi...

 United Nigeria Airlines sponsors football tournament for 58 Lagos markets …As Ndigboamaka Traders Cup 2026 enters 3rd season   Caption: L-R:  Vice Chairman Local Organising Committee (LOC), Emeka Onyeaduru, Sales Manager for United Nigeria Airlines, Nnonyelum Ibemere, President, Ndigboamaka Progressives Market Association, Hon. Chinedu Ukatu, , General Secretary Ndigboamaka/ Chairman LOC, Anthony Okeke and Chairman , Cooling Parts Dealers Association, Ebutte metta and LOC member, Arinze Chukwukere, during a press conference held in Lagos on Monday. United Nigeria Airlines has become the headline sponsor of the United Nigeria Airlines Ndigboamaka Traders Cup 2026 (3.0 Edition), a football tournament designed to unite traders from all 58 major markets across Lagos State. The announcement was made on Monday during a press conference in Lagos at the unveiling of the third edition of the tournament, where the President of the Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association, ...

 EDO NDLEA, ARMY DESTROY TWO CANNABIS FARMS  ..ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTS OVER 1,467.23KG OF DRUGS A joint operation by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Edo State Command and military personnel has led to the destruction of two cannabis plantations measuring 0.544092 hectares with an estimated yield of 1,360.23kg and 107kg of processed cannabis, including cannabis seeds, in Eko Camp, Illushi, located in the Esan South East Local Government Area. According to Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, NDLEA Edo State Commander, this operation, undertaken on September 23, 2026, underscores the relentless commitment to combating drug abuse and trafficking in Edo State. “Let this operation serve as a strong warning to those who see our forests and farmlands as bases for criminal enterprise. The NDLEA Edo State Command will not rest until cannabis cultivation is rooted out of our communities. We are combining intelligence-driven surveillance, communit...