By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN) is set to honour Champions of Transport Industry Development (CoTID) at its 2026 Annual Transport Summit slated for September 24th 2026 with the theme: Unlocking Economic Growth Through Transportation Logistics. The umbrella body of transport journalists, in a statement explained that the event, which will hold at Raddison Hotel & Suite in the heart of Lagos, will convene key stakeholders across Nigeria’s transportation value chain — including aviation, maritime, rail, road transport, and logistics services — alongside policymakers, regulators, captains of industry, financial institutions, and development partners. According to the TCAN statement, “The 2026 TCAN Transport Summit is set to recognise agencies of government, and other operators who have contributed immensely to the development of Nigeria's transportation sector by presenting Champions of Transport Industry Development ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) has been temporarily suspended due to operational exigencies and  technical advice from  Engineers. According to a statement released by Callistus Unyimadu,Chief Public Relations Officer,  the temporary suspension has become necessary to enable the engineers carry out critical operational assessments  aimed at ensuring continued safety, reliability, and improved service delivery on the corridor.  "NRC regrets the inconvenience this development may cause passengers and other stakeholders, and assures the public that efforts are currently ongoing to resolve the issues within the shortest possible time. NRC says passengers and intending travelers will be duly informed before the end of the week on the date for the resumption of normal  train operations." NRC said the Corporation remains committed to safe, efficient, and customer-friendly rail serv...