The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
A United States federal court has struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping suspension of immigrant visas covering Nigeria and 74 other nations. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan ruled on Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his statutory powers by freezing entry based entirely on nationality. The court declared the State Department directive…
A preliminary investigation into a runway overrun at Oba Akenzua II Airport in Benin has exposed dangerous airfield lapses, broken weather instruments, and blocked tower views. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau released initial findings on Friday detailing the July incident involving an Enugu Air Embraer ERJ 170. While all 68 passengers and crew walked away…
Recurring labour disruptions across Nigerian airports are eroding passenger trust and threatening vital aircraft leasing agreements. Wildcat strikes and aggressive union picketing continue to ground scheduled flights with little advance notice to travellers. Industry analysts warn that sudden terminal blockades damage the fragile commercial reputation of local carriers. Foreign lessors watch these disruptions closely before…
Chad and the Republic of the Congo will open their borders visa-free to Nigerian travelers on January 1st, 2027. The bilateral decision gives a green light to seamless travel across two major Central African nations. Passport holders will soon cross these regional borders without paying hefty visa fees or navigating heavy red tape. Diplomatic envoys…
Aviation unions grounded domestic flights across Nigeria after barricading departure terminals in Lagos and Abuja. Thousands of air travellers found themselves stranded at Murtala Muhammed and Nnamdi Azikiwe airports as unionists targeted major carriers like Air Peace. Labour leaders accuse the operators of withholding 15 billion Naira in statutory ticket sales charges owed to aviation…
United Nigeria Airlines has halted all operations to Benin Airport following an emergency runway closure. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria ordered the immediate shutdown after an aircraft skidded off the tarmac on Thursday. Management announced that flights will remain cancelled until regulators reopen the airfield. The suspension leaves hundreds of domestic travellers stranded across…
A disaster was narrowly averted on Thursday after an Enugu Air aircraft overshot the runway in Benin City. Sixty-eight passengers and crew members escaped without injury when the jet veered into nearby brush during landing. The flight, registered as 5N-ENR, was operating a regional route between Enugu, Benin, and Lagos. Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria…
British border officials have released an updated list of prohibited and restricted goods ahead of the peak summer travel season. Customs officers warned that authorities will confiscate unauthorized items instantly at all ports of entry. The revised guidance targets illegal contraband alongside everyday food staples brought from non-European nations. Personal imports of meat and dairy…
The federal government approved a 50 per cent reduction in fares across all passenger train services for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The Federal Ministry of Transportation announced the policy directive in an official statement released by its permanent secretary on Tuesday. This temporary pricing intervention aims to lower intercity travel costs for citizens during a period…
Air Peace aborted a scheduled flight from Lagos to London on Friday after technicians discovered a minor mechanical fault. The airline withdrew the aircraft from service immediately after passengers had finished boarding. Safety protocols forced the crew to disembark everyone on board while engineers inspected the plane. Air Peace officials claim the decision reflects an…