Transport/Aviation

Flights grounded as aviation workers suspend operation at MMIA

Flights grounded as aviation workers suspend operation at MMIA

CitizenDiary January 23, 2023 0

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Passengers stranded inside forest as Warri-Itakpe train derails

CitizenDiary January 23, 2023 0

Aviation ministry holds aerotropolis, cargo terminal bidders’ conferences

Aviation ministry holds aerotropolis, cargo terminal bidders’ conferences

CitizenDiary January 17, 2023 0

PIX 001: The Blue Rail Line inaugurated by Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the commemoration of completion ceremony for the First Phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line (Marina – Mile 2), at the National Theatre Blue line station, Iganmu, on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. Inset L-R: The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa; Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abimbola Akinajo during the ceremony. PIX 002: The Blue Rail Line inaugurated by Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the commemoration of completion ceremony for the First Phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line (Marina – Mile 2), at the National Theatre Blue line station, Iganmu, on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. Inset L-R: Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa in the Train during the ceremony. PIX 0570: The Blue Rail Line inaugurated by Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the commemoration of completion ceremony for the First Phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line (Marina – Mile 2), at the National Theatre Blue line station, Iganmu, on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. PIX 4337: Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on a ride on the Blue Line Rail during the commemoration of completion ceremony for the First Phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line (Marina – Mile 2), at the National Theatre Blue line station, Iganmu, on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. PIX 4609: Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu (second right) fielding questions from government house correspondents during the commemoration of completion ceremony for the First Phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line (Marina – Mile 2); at the National Theatre Blue line station, Iganmu, on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. With him from right: Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa (behind governor); Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abimbola Akinajo; Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon Sola Giwa and Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso. PIX 3425 R-L: Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa during the commemoration of completion ceremony for the First Phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line (Marina – Mile 2), at the National Theatre Blue line station, Iganmu, on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. PIX 4247 L-R: The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa; Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abimbola Akinajo and an official of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) display the E-ticketing system - Cowry card, during the commemoration of completion ceremony for the First Phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line (Marina – Mile 2), at the National Theatre Blue line station, Iganmu, on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. PIX 4704 L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu (middle) flanked by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat (right); Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abimbola Akinajo (left) followed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde and others, during the commemoration of completion ceremony for the First Phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line (Marina – Mile 2), at the National Theatre Blue line station, Iganmu, on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. PIX 4812 L-R: Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abimbola Akinajo; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa, during the commemoration of completion ceremony for the First Phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line (Marina – Mile 2), at the National Theatre Blue line station, Iganmu, on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. PIX 3385 L-R: The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa; Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abimbola Akinajo during the commemoration of completion ceremony for the First Phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line (Marina – Mile 2), at the National Theatre Blue line station, Iganmu, on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. PIX 4749 R-L: Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abimbola Akinajo; Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa and the Consul General of China in Lagos, Mr. Chu Maoming, during the commemoration of completion ceremony for the First Phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line (Marina – Mile 2), at the National Theatre Blue line station, Iganmu, on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. PIX 3116/4769: Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu addressing dignitaries and stakeholders during the commemoration of completion ceremony for the First Phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line (Marina – Mile 2), at the National Theatre Blue line station, Iganmu, on Wednesday, 21 December 2022.

Sanwo-Olu completes infrastructure work of Lagos blue rail line project

CitizenDiary December 21, 2022 0

Ibom Air hits the two million passenger mark Ibom Air, this morning recorded its 2 millionth passenger. The airline’s sophisticated algorithm had calculated that the milestone would be reached on the 16 of December. And the exact flight turned out to be the 11:30am Uyo to Lagos flight. The management of Ibom Air, led by the COO, Mr. George Uriesi, were on hand to do the countdown to the 2 millionth passenger, who turned out to be Ms. Ifeoma Chiadika, a 22-year-old, fresh graduate of Communication Arts from the University of Uyo! This was contained in a statement signed by Aniekan Essienette, General Manager, Marketing and Communication, Ibom Air on Friday. Congratulating Ms. Chiadika, the COO said “we congratulate you on emerging our 2 millionth passenger. Ibom Air greatly appreciates your patronage and we do not take any single one of our 2 million passengers for granted. We promise to continue to work hard to maintain the high standards that we have come to be known for and customers like you, have come to expect of us”. Ms. Chiadika, the lucky passenger, was gifted with a premium return ticket and a certificate of recognition as Ibom Air’s 2 millionth passenger! Ibom Air commenced operations on 7 June 2019. Since then, the airline has operated more than 27,000 scheduled, commercial flights. The airline is ready to commence regional flights in the first quarter of 2023 as it prepares to expand its reach throughout the continent of Africa, operating out of the soon to be commissioned, ultra-modern hub terminal at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, the airline’s home base. Ibom Air is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, which aims to set the standard as an Airline of choice for passengers by focusing on schedule reliability, on-time departures, and excellent service. It has a fleet of seven Aircraft: five (5) Bombardier CRJ 900 and two (2) Airbus A320-300, covering seven (7) destinations.

Ibom Air hits two million passengers mark

CitizenDiary December 16, 2022 0

PWDs condemn discrimination against members for using airport facilities

PWDs condemn discrimination against members for using airport facilities

CitizenDiary December 15, 2022 0

Ibom Air to carry one million passengers per year

Ibom Air to carry one million passengers per year

CitizenDiary December 15, 2022 0

Aero Contractors to resume flight operations December 5

Aero Contractors to resume flight operations December 5

CitizenDiary December 2, 2022 0

Obaseki inaugurates two new Airbus A320-200 Ibom Air

Obaseki inaugurates two new Airbus A320-200 Ibom Air

CitizenDiary November 22, 2022 0

A’Ibom govt debunks claims by Akan Okon of being instrumental in establishing Ibom Air

A’Ibom govt debunks Akan Udofia’s claims of being brains behind Ibom Air establishment

CitizenDiary November 15, 2022 0

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FAAN workers, pensioners protest planned demolition of headquarters, others

CitizenDiary November 10, 2022 0

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Abuja-Kaduna train services to resume November – FG

CitizenDiary November 7, 2022 0

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Toyota (China) Automobile recalls 14,799 defective Lexus vehicles

CitizenDiary November 4, 2022 0

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Lagos drivers lament extortion, threaten to boycott roads

CitizenDiary October 22, 2022 0

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Sanwo-Olu officially receives federal approval letter for Lekki-Epe Airport

CitizenDiary October 11, 2022 0

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Airports security: Nigeria records over 1,000 breaches this year

CitizenDiary October 1, 2022 0

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Aviation workers protest anti-workers law, shut down airports

CitizenDiary September 12, 2022 0

Delta-airline

Delta airline suspends New York flights to Lagos

CitizenDiary August 30, 2022 0

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Emirates suspends air flights to Nigeria

CitizenDiary August 18, 2022 0

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Lagos Blue Rail Line nears completion, engineers launch final track beam

CitizenDiary August 17, 2022 0

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NCAA suspends Dana Air operations

CitizenDiary July 21, 2022 0

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Third anniversary: Ibom Air to start regional flights

CitizenDiary June 9, 2022 0

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FRSC seeks establishment of non-motorised transportation infrastructure

CitizenDiary June 3, 2022 0

Kaduna highway

Avoid Kaduna highway for now, security group urges travellers

CitizenDiary June 1, 2022 0

Akwa Ibom dismisses reports of 76 oil wells cession

Akwa Ibom dismisses reports of 76 oil wells cession

CitizenDiary February 16, 2026 0

A’Ibom police vow relentless action against drug peddlers

A’Ibom police vow relentless action against drug peddlers

CitizenDiary February 16, 2026 0

Nwoko urges private investors to boost football development

Nwoko urges private investors to boost football development

CitizenDiary February 16, 2026 0

NSE appoints Eradiri, others to 2026 Professional Development Board

NSE appoints Eradiri, others to 2026 Professional Development Board

CitizenDiary February 16, 2026 0

DELSU matriculates 9,498 students for 2025/2026 academic session

DELSU matriculates 9,498 students for 2025/2026 academic session

CitizenDiary February 15, 2026 0